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Junior Jaylen Thomas placed 14th in the 100-meter dash, eighth in the 200-meter dash and 13th in the 400-meter dash at Franklin County April 11. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Junior Jaylen Thomas placed 14th in the 100-meter dash, eighth in the 200-meter dash and 13th in the 400-meter dash at Franklin County April 11. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Track Dogs conclude regular season at Franklin

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Track Dogs just sneak inside the Top 10 at the John Scott Hartness Invitational.  On April 11, Hart traveled to Carnesville to compete in the 2026 John Scott Hartness Invitational at Franklin County High School. For the boys, they finished ninth out of the 14 teams that competed.
The Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

The Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Madi Bennett named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 9, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett. Every meet that Bennett has competed in the high jump, she has earned a Top 5 placement this season, including her most recent third place finish at North Oconee April 2.
Junior pitcher Riley Sanders allowed four hits, no runs and issued one walk in his five innings of relief in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue Christian April 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Riley Sanders allowed four hits, no runs and issued one walk in his five innings of relief in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue Christian April 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs two game win streak turns into a three game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 9, 2026
After beginning their first winning streak of the season, the Diamond Dogs find themselves in a skid following three-straight losses.  On April 1, Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for game two of the three game series.