Laurens Academy’s Caleb Hardy Named Laurens County Touchdown Club Player of the Week
September 8, 2025
The Laurens County Touchdown Club is proud to announce that for games played on Friday, September 5th, the Player of the week is Laurens Academy H back and linebacker Caleb Hardy.
Caleb is a junior multiple position player for the Laurens Academy Crusaders and lead the Crusaders on offense and defense Friday night in their 42 – 16 win against Christian Academy in Myrtle Beach.
Caleb Hardy had an outstanding night for the Crusaders as the junior had 8 catches for 192 yardsand 4 touchdowns on the night. Hardy also had 5 rushes for 43 yards on offense. Defensively, Hardy had 10 total tackles, 4 tackles for loss and 1 sack. He also handled all punts and kickoffs as well.
Head Coach Jolly Doolittle stated, “Caleb Hardy is our Swiss Army knife. He blocks well, runs well, our best receiver. He can play inside or outside linebacker or cover the other teams’ best receiver. He also punts and handles kickoffs. He is a really good football player but an even better teammate. He is tough, a hard worker, and he is comfortable being uncomfortable.”
The Laurens County Touchdown Club will honor Hardy on September 18th at the thirdTouchdown Club meeting of the year. The meeting will be at noon at The Ridge in Laurens with School District # 56 serving the meal and the food service line opening at 11:45 am. Player of the Week awards will presented in 2025 by Farm Bureau Insurance of Laurens County.
Speaking on Thursday, September 18th will be legendary Laurens County native Coach Shell Dula. The Hall of Fame coach won 253 games in his 32 plus year career as well as six State titles at three different schools. Dula received the Order of the Palmetto as well in 2009.
The Laurens County Touchdown Club meets every other Thursday throughout the football season at The Ridge located in Laurens at 301 Exchange Road and the public is invited. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. All meetings are at Noon with the food service line opening at 11:45 am.
The featured speaker for the third TD Club meeting on Thursday, September 18th will be former High School Football Coaching great Shell Dula. In addition to his coaching and athletic director career, Dula served as the Executive Director of the SC Athletic Coaches Association for many years. Additionally, the Farm Bureau Insurance‘Player of the Week’awards will be presented for the September 5 and September 12 High School football games.
