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Wamego, KS

MaxPreps Kansas state Player of the Year Peyton Hardenburger of Wamego struck out 30 in the quarterfinals then proceeded to throw back-to-back no-hitters en route to a second consecutive state title.

Peyton Hardenburger Turns in HISTORIC Playoff Performance with 30 Strikeouts

Wintersville, OH

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Waverly can now relate to. They fell just short of the Indian Creek Redskins by a score of 7-5 on Friday. Waverly's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. For Indian Creek's part, Sylus Hyde made...

Baseball Recap: Waverly snaps three-game streak of wins at home

Auburn, AL

Giles and Auburn squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Giles had to settle for second. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Auburn Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Giles of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.

Softball Recap: Giles falls short of Auburn in the playoffs

Hart County, GA

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Bowersville, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Driving through the bucolic countryside of Hart County, I came upon this farm near Bowersville. As I slowly passed each structure and took in the scope of the property, I realized what an amazing place it was. It has become rare to find this many structures still standing that were once the center of a […]

Historic Farmstead, Circa 1920, Hart County

Abbeville, LA

Abbeville’s claim to fame used to be that Jefferson Davis spent a night in the town as he was fleeing Union forces prior to his capture and imprisonment, and that was once the focus of the town’s annual public gathering. But times have changed and Abbeville is now known far and wide as the home […]

Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival, Abbeville

Centralia, PA

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CENTRALIA – The driver of a tractor trailer was not hurt when his rig rolled...
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Driver escapes injury in Centralia tractor trailer rollover

Thermopolis, WY

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The small herd of bison that roams the sage hills of Hot Springs State Park near Thermopolis may not garner the same attention as its brethren near Jackson, but it has a solid contingent of local fans.

A calf is born: Hot Springs park welcomes first baby bison of the year

Plymouth, MI

Plymouth Christian Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Whitmore Lake Trojans onto the board and left with a 16-0 win on Friday. Plymouth Christian Academy might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 21 games by six runs or more this season.

Softball Recap: Chloe Paryaski leads Plymouth Christian Academy to victory over Whitmore Lake

Bakersfield, CA

It was a good run, but Bakersfield Christian unfortunately witnessed the end of their 28-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 10-1 to the Otay Ranch Mustangs. For Otay Ranch's part, Kaylin Phillips made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Phillips has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Phillips was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.

Softball Recap: Bakersfield Christian's loss ends nine-game winning streak on the road

Sow Many Plants

Growing cucumbers is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. They are easy to grow and everyone in my family loves to eat them. When it comes to gardening and preserving, few delights are as universally cherished as the cucumber. This versatile vegetable offers the freshest crunch in salads and the tangiest bite in pickles. It's no wonder cucumbers have earned their place as a staple in home gardens, thanks to their versatility and ease of growth.

Growing Cucumbers

Wisconsin State

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Reading Time: 13 minutes Click here to read highlights from the story. Wisconsin lacks a clear system for maintaining and making publicly available information about police officers who are subject to what are known as Brady disclosures in court.

‘It shouldn’t be the wild west’: Wisconsin lacks clear system for tracking police caught lying

Berryville, VA

Clarke County is 9-1 against Madison County since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Clarke County Eagles have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Madison County Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Soccer Game Preview: Clarke County on Home-Turf

Beckville, TX

It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Beckville can now relate to. They lost 10-4 to the Shiner Comanches on Wednesday. Beckville's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak. Emily Grandgeorge was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run...

Softball Recap: Beckville comes up short despite Emily Grandgeorge's strong performance

Dixon, CA

Dixon is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Sutter is on a 19-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Dixon Rams will take on the Sutter Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.

Softball Game Preview: Dixon Plays at Home

Prairie View, TX

Prairie View and Grandview squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Prairie View had to settle for second. They lost 13-5 to the Grandview Wolves. Prairie View's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak. Giovanni Tarin and Wyatt Waterhouse stepped up to the plate in a...

Baseball Recap: Prairie View falls despite big games from Wyatt Waterhouse and Giovanni Tarin

Marietta, GA

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A deadly plane crash. A cryptic epitaph. And mysteries that endured for 82 years. Their story ended with a cryptic epitaph on a Marietta National Cemetery headstone: Died in a plane crash WWII April 29, 1942. And our interest in this story began there several Memorial Days past.

A Mysterious WWII Plane Crash Haunted Our Visits to Marietta National Cemetery

Oakland, CA

Atherton, CA

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Menlo School had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Oakland Tech Bulldogs and snuck past 3-2. The win was familiar territory for Menlo School who now have nine in a row.

Baseball Recap: Menlo School picks up seventh straight win at home

Canadian-born Private Dennis B. Buckley died a Union hero in the Battle of Peach Tree Creek near Atlanta on July 20, 1864. For his actions, he was awarded the US Medal of Honor, today the nation's highest military honor. Then he and his bravery were buried and lost for 142 years at Marietta National Cemetery. And all because of a clerical error.

Unearthing a Hero: Medal of Honor Recipient Hidden for 142 Years at Marietta National Cemetery

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Softball Recap: South Beloit wins going away against Alden-Hebron

South Beloit scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Alden-Hebron Green Giants with a...

Softball Recap: South Beloit wins going away against Alden-Hebron

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