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Rising sophomore right side hitter Coley Phillips goes for the kill during a summer practice. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Rising sophomore right side hitter Coley Phillips goes for the kill during a summer practice. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Volleyball Position Breakdown: Right Side Hitters

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Volley Dogs feel confident about their outside hitters as they will return everyone from the position that played last season.   In volleyball, the most crucial offensive player on the floor is the outside hitter as their primary role is hitting and being relied upon to score.
Pictured is rising sophomore running back Zeebo Harper during summer practices. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured is rising sophomore running back Zeebo Harper during summer practices. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Football Position Breakdown: Running Backs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the strongest groups on the offensive side of the ball returns just one starter from a season ago as this week’s position breakdown is the running backs.   Just before last season kicked off, Timothy Newton got injured which elevated Faustino Rangel to start, and he didn’t disappoint.
The Bulldogs defense stopping Jasper County’s run game in an 11on11 game. (Photo/Benjamin London)

The Bulldogs defense stopping Jasper County’s run game in an 11on11 game. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Dogs end summer camping with FCA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
On July 14-16, the Dogs traveled up to Piedmont University up in Demorest to compete in the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Football Camp. Hart played in multiple 7on7’s, 11on11 games, linemen challenges and a red zone challenge over the course of the three days.
Madi Bennett fields a blunt before throwing the runner out at first during a fast-pitch game in 2024. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Madi Bennett fields a blunt before throwing the runner out at first during a fast-pitch game in 2024. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Softball Position Group Breakdown: Infield

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Lady Dogs’ infield has not been set in stone as depth has created competition across the diamond.    Last season, the infield didn’t change much as rising seniors Kinsley Duncan held down first base and Madi Bennett locked down third base for the majority of the season.