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Photo by Grayson Williams Senior forward Kiasia Montgomery drives inside the paint, as she scored 23 points in the 60-39 win over the Lady Mountaineers of North Murray in the first round of the state playoffs Feb. 24. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Photo by Grayson Williams Senior forward Kiasia Montgomery drives inside the paint, as she scored 23 points in the 60-39 win over the Lady Mountaineers of North Murray in the first round of the state playoffs Feb. 24. Photo by Grayson Williams.

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Region 8-AA runners up will get a sweet taste of the Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 26, 2026
After finishing as the region runner up, the Lady Dogs dominated in the first round of the state playoffs to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.  On Feb. 18, Hart traveled to Bogart to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County in the Region 8-AA Semifinals.
Senior guard Zaylen Shealer heads to the line for free throws for a game earlier in the season, as he had 16 points against Hebron and 14 points against Prince Avenue. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior guard Zaylen Shealer heads to the line for free throws for a game earlier in the season, as he had 16 points against Hebron and 14 points against Prince Avenue. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs drop back-to-back games to earn No. 24 seed in playoffs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Dogs fell in the final two games of the region tournament to end up as the No. 4 seed out of Region 8-AA.  On Feb. 18, Hart traveled to Prince Avenue Christian in Bogart to compete in the Region 8-AA Semifinals against the No. 1 seeded Lions of Hebron Christian.
Senior outfielder Boston Graham 2-2 with two runs, a run batted in and also drew two walks in the 13-11 loss to Elbert County Feb. 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior outfielder Boston Graham 2-2 with two runs, a run batted in and also drew two walks in the 13-11 loss to Elbert County Feb. 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

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The Diamond Dogs come up short in now five-game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 26, 2026
The Diamond Dogs slump continues during their five-game skid.  On Feb. 19, Hart traveled to Elbert County to take on the Blue Devils. Elbert jumped out to an early lead by scoring two runs in the bottom of the first and two more in the bottom of the second to take an early 4-0 lead.
Senior Kailyn Bowers is the lone Lady Dog to advance to state after finishing second at Sectionals Feb. 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior Kailyn Bowers is the lone Lady Dog to advance to state after finishing second at Sectionals Feb. 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Mat Dogs send nine wrestlers to State

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Mat Dogs will send nine wrestlers to State after they advanced past Sectionals. On Feb. 4, three girls wrestlers traveled to Denmark High School to compete in the Area Traditionals. Omeria Huff placed second and Kailyn Bowers placed fourth.
Junior pitcher Riley Sanders pitched three scorless innings in relief while striking out six and allowing one hit in the 7-6 win over Banks County Feb. 9. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Riley Sanders pitched three scorless innings in relief while striking out six and allowing one hit in the 7-6 win over Banks County Feb. 9. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs comeback to walk it off in season opener

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Despite trailing early, the Diamond Dogs claw their way back and walk it off to win the season opener against Banks County.  On Feb. 9, Hart opened the 2026 season against the Leopards of Banks County.