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Lynchburg’s club rebrands as Hill City Howlers for 2026, competing in CAR North
Beginning with the 2026 season, Lynchburg’s Carolina League club is competing as the Hill City Howlers, retiring the longstanding Hillcats moniker. [1][2]The franchise’s lineage includes previous eras as the Lynchburg Hillcats (1995–2025) along with earlier names such as the Lynchburg Red Sox and Lynchburg Mets. [1] The Howlers appear in the 2026 CAR North second‑half standings, marking the first campaign under the new identity. [2]