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HJH TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

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TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS - Hamilton’s junior high volleyball squads dominated the McGregor Junior High Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. Hamilton’s eighth graders followed up a tournament championship win in Stephenville two weeks ago by dropping Waco Reicher on Saturday in the title match to win the McGregor Tournament. Hamilton’s eighth grade Black squad also competed well, falling in the semi-final round of the tournament. After earning a runners-up finish in the Stephenville Tournament, Hamilton’s seventh grade also earned a tournament championship in McGregor after upending the host team in the title match. Eighth grade tournament champions, pictured l-r, include (back row) Coach O.J. Kemp, Addison Massingill, Kate Lengefeld, Henlee Wagner, Brynn Emeyabbi, (front row) Kaitlyn Walton, Destini Ranaghan, Emery Parrott and Anna Pearcy. Seventh grade champions, pictured l-r, include (back row) Coach O.J. Kemp, Cate Hooper, Reese Kelley, Bethany Thompson, Anna Claire Cooper, (front row) Kiree Solis, Piper Hanson, Addyson Clowdus, Harper Lengefeld and Masyn Raibourn. Photos by Mary K. Gardner

Runners get sneak peak at McNeil Invitational

Hamilton’s cross-country runners were given a sneak peak of the UIL State XC Course in Round Rock on Friday and Saturday of last week.

Itasca no task for young Dogs

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Hamilton’s gridiron squads outpaced Itasca by a combined score of 207-0 last week. Prior to the Bulldogs ransacking Itasca last Friday 47-0, Hamilton’s junior high and junior varsity Dogs swamped the Wampus Cats in Hamilton.

We’ve got spirit!

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Top photo, Sparky cuts Kevin Gilmore’s tie. Above, Jose Najera is ready to play. At left, Barbara Johnson sings, “Bulldogs will Shine Tonight.” 

Dogs open district with Itasca after slaying Dragons, 62-21

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In a Homecoming game for the ages, the Hamilton Bulldogs treated their hometown faithful to a 62-21 shellacking of the visiting 3A Bangs Dragons last Friday night at Kooken Field. Generating points in every phase, the Bulldogs recorded five rushing touchdowns, one through the air, two defensive scores and a special teams six as they relegated the magic Dragon breath to merely a puff.

SERVING UP BURGERS FOR SELLERS

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SERVING UP BURGERS FOR SELLERS - The Melanie J Financial team of Melanie Housden, Abbie Housden, Alex Reich and Reagan Reich served more than 150 hamburgers at Saturday’s benefit for Gina Sellers. Hamilton High School teachers Rob Cochran and Asa Hamilton along with Hamilton Junior High student Jonathan Hurst were among the 26 teams competing in the three-man scramble on Saturday morning.. Organizers deemed the event a success that exceeded their fundraising goal for the Sellers family. Gina will be undergoing treatment for CIPD.

UNDERCLASSMEN THUNDER

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STUFFED - The Kazmanian Devil, freshman Kazdon Thedford, sacks Bangs QB Jaxon Andrade with Bulldogs Ron Ramirez (66), Ben Bruce (34), Evan Norwood (56) and Jaydon Watson (8) ready to add weight to the dogpile. 

PICK-6 - Freshman Jaxon Edwards reverses field 45 yards for a pick-6 to tack on Hamilton’s final six of 34 points scored in the first quarter alone. 

STRIKE UP THE BAND - Sophomore Cooper LeGrande is pictured hauling a 67-yard touchdown reception to the house during the first quarter of Hamilton’s 62-21 Homecoming victory over Bangs. 

TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

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TOURNEY CHAMPS - The eighth grade Lady Bulldog volleyball team defeated teams from Dublin, Weatherford, Brownwood and Godley on Saturday to remain unbeaten on the season while laying claim to the Stephenville Tournament Championship. The Lady Dogs coasted past Godley in two decisive sets in the title game. On Monday, the undefeated eighth graders trounced Tolar in Hamilton, and the eighth grade B squad dropped a competitive match to the visiting Lady Rattlers. HJH Volleyball will be back in action on Saturday in McGregor for more tournament competition.

Thursday Night ACTION

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THURSDAY NIGHT ACTION - As Hamilton’s junior high squads hosted Bangs last Thursday evening at Kooken Field, the junior varsity Bulldogs traveled to Bangs and slayed the Dragons 38-6. Through four games, the JV Bulldogs have outscored their opponents 174-20 in staking a perfect 4-0 record. Hamilton’s seventh grade Dogs played Bangs to a 14-14 draw last Thursday evening, and the eighth grade Dogs pitched a 44-0 shutout to improve to 2-0 on the young season. The Itasca Wampus Cats will be coming to Kooken Field this Thursday.

HOMECOMING TRADITION

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HOMECOMING TRADITION - Hamilton High School football players, cheerleaders and seniors ride into Wednesday’s Community-wide Pep Rally on Hamilton VFD firetrucks with an escort from the Hamilton Police Department.