Hammond, Gunn, and British Sports Shine in 2024

In 2024, various sporting achievements emerged from different regions, highlighting both triumphs and heartaches. The Hammond girls' basketball team secured their second consecutive state title, while Sackets Harbor narrowly missed the boys' title, and local wrestlers also excelled with state championships. Rachael Gunn's performance in the breaking event at the Paris Olympics drew mixed reactions, igniting a phenomenon despite the sport's uncertain future in upcoming Olympic programs. Sussex celebrated Rob Cross's impressive darts comeback, while Brighton & Hove Albion fans relished a memorable Europa League journey despite a disappointing exit. In Kent, Maidstone United stunned Ipswich Town in the FA Cup, and Nathan Hales clinched Olympic gold in trap shooting, setting a new record. Furthermore, Emily Craig and Imogen Grant redeemed their previous near-miss with a gold medal in rowing at the Paris Games.