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Bringing the storm: Lady Dawgs defeat Smithies in rain-delayed contest

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton senior Alexis Vazquez keeps her eye on the ball.   Dalton’s Ava Fivecoat pitches March 28 during the season opener against Smithville. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer After having their season opening game against Tuslaw canceled for rain, Dalton High School’s varsity softball team…

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A field of their own: Dalton softball players, alumnae break in new field dedicated to Howard J. Wenger

PHOTO BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN Front, Howard and Sandy Wenger; back from left, Jeff Wenger and wife, Jill, Preston Wenger, Coy Wenger, H.J. Wenger, Stephanie Wenger and Greg at the field dedicated to Howard J. Wenger. PHOTO BY THE DGKN A nice crowd showed up July 12 for the dedication of Dalton High School’s new softball field. PHOTO…

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Community invited to softball senior day

PHOTO BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton senior Emily Snyder DGKN staff report DALTON  The high school varsity softball team will be honoring its seniors April 30 and the community is invited to join in the celebration. Senior Day includes a double-header beginning at 11 a.m. and everyone is invited to come out and…

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Varsity, JV softball mark wins

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton JV centerfielder Matea Martinez scoops the ball to make a play. Dalton JV softball player Savannah Wenger looks to make a play. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer Dalton High School’s varsity softball team earned its first win of the season when the Lady Dawgs…

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Lady Dawgs finally take diamond for 2022 season

PHOTOS BY LISA McGINTY | LMc Photography Dalton’s Joey Reynolds with the out at second. Joey Reynolds and Ava Fivecoat celebrate an out. By ARIEL STAHLER Gazette & News sports writer After the first games of the 2022 season were postponed because of weather and field conditions, Dalton High School’s varsity softball team was finally…

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Field of dreams comes true for Dalton softball players

By JACQUI L. HERSHBERGER DGKN correspondent A dream of almost 10 years is weeks away from being realized for Dalton High School — a new softball field. “It has been the desire of the school district to provide our high school softball program with their own field. For a long time, the teams have been…

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Softball season springs into action

PHOTO PROVIDED Dalton softball’s first scrimmage win 16-11 over Fairless. Amber Jager had a grand slam over the fence to start her senior year. The teams celebrated Fairless’ softball coach, Julie Tull-Morrison, with flowers and wearing pink for “Coach Julie,” being a breast cancer fighter/survivor. By ARIEL STAHLER DGKN sports writer Experience can play a…

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Dalton softball field to be ready by spring

PHOTO BY KURT IMMLER | DGKN Dalton Local Schools’ softball field has been anticipated for years. The project is progressing downtown thanks to contributions by local businesses and community members. DGKN staff report DALTON  Part of downtown has been sporting a new look as Dalton Local Schools’ softball field is taking shape to be ready…

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Dalton represented in 10u softball tourney

  Pictured from left, front: Cali Steiner, Aubrey Maibach, Kennah Hignight, Charlotte Carpenter, Dayla Ryder, Sidda Chubbuck Middle row: Savannah Peppard, Gracie Clark, Ava Reed, Skylar Fletcher, Annabelle Combs Top row: Coaches Karl Chubbuck, Dustin Fletcher, Katy Chubbuck Submitted by DAVIDA HAMSHER Dalton was represented in the 10 and Under Summer Slam softball tournament in…

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