Top Sports Stories County ready for Ponytails softball Columbia County has served as host of a Dixie Youth recreation league World Series five times. Host team can draw inspiration from last year Brooke Buck has heard all about the World Series from her sister. Now, she'll have the chance to play in one. Poythress has been wielding a potent bat Former Greenbrier High School and University of Georgia star Rich Poythress is enjoying a tremendous first full season of pro baseball. Drills help kids get in shape for sports It all started six years ago. Athlete Spotlight Jackie Jeschke, who dreams of competing in the Olympics, is one of the top 12-year-old swimmers in the Southeast. Sports Calendar The Columbia County Recreation Department is seeking host families for teams visiting for the Ponytails World Series, which starts Saturday and runs through Aug. 5 at Patriots Park. Hosts will show the teams around the county and handle several other team needs. For information, contact Ken Warner at (706) 312-7402 or krwarner@columbiacountyga.gov or Christi DeLoach at (706) 312-7411 or cdeloach@columbiacountyga.gov.

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