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Senior infielder MaryBeth White gets mobbed by her teammates as she walked it off with an RBI single to run-rule the Lady Devils of Elbert County in six innings, 8-0, Sept. 17. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior infielder MaryBeth White gets mobbed by her teammates as she walked it off with an RBI single to run-rule the Lady Devils of Elbert County in six innings, 8-0, Sept. 17. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs catch fire to open second half of Region 8-AAA play

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 24, 2026
After suffering a loss in non-region play, the Lady Dogs remain undefeated in the second half of Region 8-AAA with a pair of shutout wins over Elbert County and BASA.On Sept. 16, Hart traveled to Jackson County to take on the Lady Panthers in a makeup game from earlier in the season that was rained...
Senior wide receiver Kurston Curry makes a defender miss after the reception, as he set the school record for most receptions in a game with 13. Photo by Ric Williams.

Senior wide receiver Kurston Curry makes a defender miss after the reception, as he set the school record for most receptions in a game with 13. Photo by Ric Williams.

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Dogs and Lions set to kick off Region 8-AAA play

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Dogs get set to start region play with the defending Region and two-time Private State Champion coming to town.Hart County has checked off their first two goals of the season — win the two scrimmages and go 4-0 in non-region play.
Junior outside hitter Coley Phillips (right) celebrates with junior middle Blair Allen after Phillips collected a kill in the 2-0 win over Stephens County Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior outside hitter Coley Phillips (right) celebrates with junior middle Blair Allen after Phillips collected a kill in the 2-0 win over Stephens County Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Volley Dogs get back on track with back-to-back wins

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
After a week off, the Volley Dogs got back in the win column with back-to-back wins over a pair of region rivals.On Sept. 15, Hart County hosted the Lady Indians of Stephens County and the Lady Devils of Elbert County after having a week to rest, recover and reset.
Senior pitcher and infielder Chesnee Strickland celebrates rounding third after blasting a two-run home run in the 4-3 win over Hebron Christian to hand the top ranked Lady Lions their lone Region 8-AAA loss of the season Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior pitcher and infielder Chesnee Strickland celebrates rounding third after blasting a two-run home run in the 4-3 win over Hebron Christian to hand the top ranked Lady Lions their lone Region 8-AAA loss of the season Sept. 15. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Upset Complete

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Lady Dogs ended a three game losing streak by starting a three game win streak that included handing top-ranked Hebron Christian their first region loss.On Sept. 10, Hart traveled to Toccoa to take on the Lady Indians of Stephens County.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team, with the Coach Marett Invitational trophy after placing first in the event Sept. 10 in Hartwell. Photo by Benjamin London.

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team, with the Coach Marett Invitational trophy after placing first in the event Sept. 10 in Hartwell. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs win Coach Marett Invitational; Lady Dogs third

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Dogs placed first, while the Lady Dogs finished third at the Coach Marett Invitational in Hartwell.On Sept. 10, the Hart County High School cross country team hosted four other schools – Crescent (SC), Madison County, Cedar Shoals and Lincoln County in the Coach Marett Invitational that honored...
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Bulldog nation, we need you

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Believe it or not, we are almost at the halfway point of the regular season, which is hard to believe because it felt like we just started the season yesterday. If you have read any of my columns in the past, you know as well as anyone that I’m not afraid to challenge our community.
Senior wide receiver Crew Franklin (4) celebrates with his teammates after hauling in his second receiving touchdown of the season in the 35-12 win over the Bulldoggs of Winder-Barrow Sept. 11. Photo by Ric Williams.

Senior wide receiver Crew Franklin (4) celebrates with his teammates after hauling in his second receiving touchdown of the season in the 35-12 win over the Bulldoggs of Winder-Barrow Sept. 11. Photo by Ric Williams.

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Hart rains on Bulldoggs homecoming parade

News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2026
After a short weather delay, the Dogs ended non-region play with an important road win to walk into region play undefeated.On Sept. 11, Hart traveled to Winder to take on the Bulldoggs of Winder-Barrow on homecoming night in the final non-region game of the regular season.
Junior running back Carson Hart (22) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the 48-14 win over the Jaguars of Cedar Shoals Sept. 4. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Junior running back Carson Hart (22) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the 48-14 win over the Jaguars of Cedar Shoals Sept. 4. Photo by Grayson Williams.

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Dogs on a roll

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Dogs scored seven touchdowns for the third straight week, as they pulled away late in the win over Cedar Shoals.On Sept. 4, Hart County hosted the Jaguars of Cedar Shoals.