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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

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Illuminating the News for the Students by the Students

Lamplighter Media Productions

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Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor

Hi, my name is Jacob Hayes and this year I am a senior. This is my second year being part of PLD Lamplighter and I am our Sports Writing Editor. As time has gone on, my love for journalism has grown larger and larger and I am considering pursuing a career in the field after high school. I am involved in multiple clubs at Dunbar including Student Council, Senior Executive Board, and some others. I enjoy participating in all of my extracurricular activities and I am passionate about volunteering to help those in need in our community. I’m excited to be our Sports Writing Editor this year and am looking forward to working with our entire staff to make the torch burn as bright as possible!

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Seniors Elise White and Noor Eqal's team posters.

Eqal and White Celebrate Their Senior Night

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor May 19, 2022

On May 12, the Dunbar softball team celebrated its seniors in one of their last home games of the year. The senior night game was against Bourbon County. Dunbar beat Bourbon County previously on Apr. 22...

Hunter Williams shoots a free throw

Bulldogs Offense Catches Fire in Dominant Win

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor February 14, 2022

On Feb. 12, The Dunbar Bulldogs faced off against the Tates Creek Commodores in the last regular-season district game for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs got off to a hot start and never dropped throughout...

Dunbar Bowling Brings Home First Ever Title

Dunbar Bowling Brings Home First Ever Title

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor February 10, 2022

On Feb. 8, the Dunbar bowling team competed in the KHSAA state bowling tournament in Louisville. The state tournament was played at Executive Strike and Spare in Louisville. The team was able to win the...

In order to get a point, Max VanDyke shoots for the basket.

Reinhardt’s 31 Points Drown the Bulldogs

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor January 23, 2022

On Jan. 22, the Dunbar Bulldogs faced the Lexington Catholic Knights in the 43rd District classic. Lexington Catholic Guard #22 John Reinhardt started off the game hot with a three pointer that foreshadowed...

The current softball team and their new head coach Shelby Shanks.

Softball Opens with New Coach

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor November 12, 2021

The Dunbar softball season is quickly approaching and this year they will have a new head coach, Shelby Shanks.  Shanks will look to turn things around for the softball team after an abysmal season...

Girls Basketball Team Gears Up for New Season

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor November 4, 2021

The girls’ basketball season is quickly approaching and they look to build upon their success from last season. Last year, the Dawgs finished first in the 11th region, but sadly lost to Tates Creek...

The team celebrates their 2-1 win against Covington Catholic, securing the state title.

Dunbar Boys’ Soccer Captures Fifth State Title

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor November 3, 2021

On Oct. 30 the Dunbar Boys’ Soccer team squared off against Covington Catholic in the state championship game. Covington Catholic came into the game with a record of 14-8-5. The Colonels entered the...

Varsity Soccer 9/18

Dawgs Advance to the Final Four

Jacob Hayes, Sports Writing Editor October 21, 2021

The Dunbar boys' soccer team competed in their elite eight-game and their last home game for the season on Oct. 21 against Boyd County.  The Boyd County Lions came into the game with a record of 19-2...

Varsity Soccer 9/18

Dunbar Boys’ Soccer Dominates Tates Creek

Jacob Hayes, Sports Editor September 20, 2021

On Sept. 18 , The Dunbar Boys Soccer team faced off against Tates Creek in their last regular season district game of the year. The Dawgs have been spectacular all season, and haven’t lost a district...

Sporting events are being canceled due to a lack of players when COVID strikes a whole team.

COVID-19 Sports Cancellations Continue

Jacob Hayes, Sports Editor August 23, 2021

With the Delta variant encapsulating the world of sports, regulations are just as tight as ever. Some of these regulations include having to cancel a game if a team member tests positive and having to...

8.20 football game

Dunbar Racks it Up Against Breathitt County

Jacob Hayes, Sports Editor August 23, 2021

On the first Friday night under the lights, Dunbar put a pounding on Breathitt County. The Bulldogs got off to a blistering start with wide receiver Erik White taking the first kick-off of the game...

As the Delta variant runs rampant around the country, masks are still a common sight, especially during sports games.

Updates on FCPS's Mask Protocol

March 4, 2022

As the Delta variant runs rampant around the country, masks are still a common sight, especially during sports games.

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