The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs continued their winning ways on Thursday afternoon with a 1-0 win over visiting West Laurens. This was the second meeting this week between the two teams, and the second Harlem win. Last Tuesday, the Bulldogs earned a 6-3 road victory over the Raiders.
Harlem has won back-to-back GHSA Class 4-AAA state championships with Coach Jimmie Lewis at the helm and is now in strong position to add a third consecutive championship if the pitching continues to dominate opposing batters.
The Bulldogs (23-0, 14-0) have won 18 straight games at home dating back to last season. West Laurens (12-9, 11-2) had won 17 straight road games but were unable to generate enough offense against the Bulldogs.
Harlem’s pitching has been outstanding this year, allowing only 1.4 runs per game and kept West Laurens off the scoreboard to earn the win.
Harlem will next travel to Greenbrier for a Monday afternoon game with first pitch at 2 p.m., and West Laurens will take on Bleckley County at 5:45 p.m. next Wednesday.
The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)The undefeated Harlem Bulldogs defeated West Laurens High School, 1-0, in a GHSA Class 4-AAA region game on Jimmie Lewis Field in Harlem, Ga.; Thursday, April 3, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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