Midfielder Johan Santos Perez sends the ball into play earlier in the season, as he scored goal and collected an assist in the 3-0 win over East Jackson March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.
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Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Dogs undefeated season continued, as they picked up back-to-back shutout wins.
On March 13, Hart hosted the Eagles of East Jackson to begin Region 8-AA play.
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Midfielder Madison Heaton throws the ball into play during a match earlier in the season, as she scored two goals in the 6-0 win over Greene County March 16. Photo by Benjamin London.
Lady Dogs handed their first loss of the season
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
After dropping their first match of the season in region play, the Lady Dogs responded with a shutout road win over Greene County.
On March 13, Hart kicked off Region 8-AA play, as they hosted the Lady Eagles of East Jackson.
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Will Bell named Athlete of the Week
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Soccer Dogs’ senior forward Will Bell. Bell has played a vital part in the Dogs’ undefeated start to the season and has scored a multitude of goals so far this season, paired with a few assists.
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Track Dogs place inside Top 10 at Battle of the Blue Ridge
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Dogs earned a Top 3 finish, while the Lady Dogs finished inside the Top 10 at the Battle of the Blue Ridge Invitational.
On March 13, Hart traveled to Mt. Airy to compete in the Battle of the Blue Ridge Invitational at Habersham Central High School.
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Centerback Aidyn Craft scores off a free kick in the 6-2 win over the Lady Wildcats of Rabun County Feb. 27. Photo by Benjamin London.
Lady Dogs battle through injuries to remain undefeated
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Centerback Aidyn Craft shines for the Lady Dogs, as they continue to increase their winning streak after back-to-back wins over the past week.
On Feb. 27, Hart hosted the Lady Wildcats of Rabun County.
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Junior shortstop Crew Franklin went 3-4 with two runs and a run batted in during the 10-0 run ruled win over the Indians of Lumpkin County Feb. 27. Photo by Benjamin London.
Diamond Dogs five-game skid ends before falling in final inning to Oconee
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Diamond Dogs ended a five game skid to a future region foe, before falling in a close rematch against Oconee County on the road.
On Feb. 27, Hart hosted a future Region 8-AAA foe in the Indians of Lumpkin County.
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Track Dogs start season with a pair of Top 15 placements
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Lady Dogs just missed out on Top 5 team placement, while the Dogs finished 15th in the first meet of the season.
On Feb. 28, Hart traveled to Monroe Area High School to compete in the Javianne Oliver Invitational. For the boys, they placed 15th overall as a team.
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Lady Dogs even out record while Dogs get back to their winning ways
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Racquet Dogs split on the road at Clarke Central and Stephens County before returning home to sweep East Jackson.
On Feb. 25, Hart traveled to Athens to take on the Gladiators of Clarke Central. For the Dogs, they were swept 5-0 with Jacob Moon having a close match at No. 2 singles.
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Lady Dogs’ season ends after falling in Elite Eight
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
The Lady Dogs’ season comes to an end after a first quarter lapse in the Elite Eight.
On Feb. 27, Hart traveled to Macon to take on the Lady Seminoles of Westside in the Sweet Sixteen. It was a low scoring first quarter of play, as the Lady Dogs led 9-7 heading into the second quarter.
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Midfielder Noé Ramírez Padilla celebrates after scoring from long range in the 4-0 win over the Wildcats of Rabun County Feb. 27. Photo by Benjamin London.
Dogs continue to roll through the competition
Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Two Dogs finish with hat tricks to help push their win streak to seven and remain undefeated.
On Feb. 27, Hart hosted the Wildcats of Rabun County.
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