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Abigail grew up in a large agricultural county where many farm animals are raised, but goats ended up being her thing. She started raising goats in sixth grade through 4-H, leasing her first goat and instantly connecting with the work, the responsibility and the competitive side of goat showing. By the time she graduated, she was raising three market goats at a time and spending up to six hours a day feeding, brushing, bathing and caring for them.

Her family now has ten goats at home. Her favorite is Fancy, a full-on diva who gets jealous whenever another goat gets attention.

This past market season was one of her strongest. Her goat, Dos, finished 2nd in Georgia Born, 4th overall and 3rd in one of the biggest divisions in the state. Abigail knows what makes a standout goat. The wide skull, stout frame, big hair and balanced build are all part of the ideal look. She will also tell you the hardest part of raising goats is simply keeping them healthy and alive. It takes patience and a whole lot of commitment.

Raising goats taught her a lot about herself. She learned that she needs patience, because goats will absolutely test it. She learned what it means to show up every day and put in the work, even when it is hard. And she learned that the effort pays off.

Abigail gives a shout out to her mom and dad for supporting her, driving to shows and giving her the chance to do something she truly loves. Her years in 4-H shaped her and helped her grow in ways she is proud of.

Stay hootworthy, Abigail!

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Khloe never pictured herself on the news. As a kid, she was more interested in cartoons than cameras, and she’s still more comfortable asking questions than answering them. But when a family friend mentioned a local competition for 13WMAZ’s Junior Journalist program, she decided to give it a shot. Hundreds of kids auditioned. Khloe was number 28, and nerves had her doing her signature “nervous smile” the whole time. The first round flew by in a blur. Then came round two, where she had to memorize a script and deliver a live report. She walked out convinced she hadn’t done well.

Weeks later, the doorbell rang. When she opened the door, legendary 13WMAZ anchor Frank Malloy was standing there with the news: she had been chosen as one of just ten Junior Journalists. “My mind went completely blank,” she remembers. “I was like a deer in headlights.”

Her first real assignment was the “Stuff the Truck” Thanksgiving food drive. Khloe not only volunteered at the event but also reported on it, interviewing the event leader about why the work mattered. That conversation was her favorite part of the day because it reminded her that there are still people out there trying to help others.

The experience taught her a lot — especially how much work goes into journalism behind the scenes. She’s still planning a career in the medical field, but she’s grateful for the chance to try something completely new. Her biggest takeaway from it all? Patience.

Khloe gives a special shout-out to her teachers and best friends for cheering her on through every step of the journey.

Stay hootworthy, Khloe!

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At just 10 years old, Kalani already has the travel baseball rings to rival Tom Brady. He’s been playing since he was six and has racked up game-winning runs, MVP titles, and even took home the “Fastest Runner” award at Ripken Myrtle Beach. That was also the site of one of his favorite memories—walking it off with the winning run and grabbing MVP in the same game.

Kalani started out as a catcher but quickly realized he belonged on the mound. Pitcher is now his favorite spot, and he’s got the arsenal to back it up: fastball, cutter, curveball, and a sharp slider. When asked whether he'd rather get the final out or drive in the winning run, it was an easy choice. Pitching gets him locked in.

His favorite place he's played is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Something about the mountains and sky made it feel like he was playing above the clouds. But as fun as travel tournaments are, he’s quick to point out how much work it takes. Practice four days a week, then games all weekend. It’s a grind, but one he clearly loves.

Kalani’s pregame routine is simple—just one deep breath to get focused. Since he started, he’s proudest of how far his hitting has come. He’s on a team made up of the best of the best in the region, and he’s got big goals ahead. High school, college ball, and hopefully a shot at the MLB. If he had to choose, he’d suit up for the Braves.

He wrapped the interview with advice for anyone chasing a sport or skill. “Keep going. Don’t give up. Don’t stop even when you feel like you can’t.” He gave shoutouts to his brothers, his teams, and especially his mom for always being there, driving him wherever he needs to go.

Kalani is the kind of student-athlete who makes you believe that the big dreams aren’t too big after all. Stay Hootworthy, Kalani!

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