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High school baseball getting closer
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Christian Campbell (left) and Jordan Rahn take a break for a photo in the Effingham County Rebels batting cage on Jan 18, the first day of practice for the 2018 baseball season. Tryouts were conducted Jan. 15. The regular season will start in late February. - photo by Mark Lastinger/staff

The "ping" of aluminum striking baseballs can be heard at Effingham County and South Effingham high school these days.

Tryouts were held last week and practice has started. The regular season will start in late February.