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Football’s senior receiver and defensive back Zaylen Shealer earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Ric Williams)

Football’s senior receiver and defensive back Zaylen Shealer earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Zaylen Shealer named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to football’s senior receiver and defensive back Zaylen Shealer. Shealer finished the game with two tackles and an interception on the defensive side of the ball.
Senior safety Riyan Partlow celebrates after making a tackle for a loss in the 31-28 upset win over the top ranked Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 26. (Photo by Ric Williams)

Senior safety Riyan Partlow celebrates after making a tackle for a loss in the 31-28 upset win over the top ranked Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian Sept. 26. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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UNDER DOGS COMPLETE THE UPSET

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The 24-point under Dogs completed the upset to pick up their first Region 8-AA win over top ranked Prince Avenue Christian.    On Sept. 26, Hart hosted the No. 1/No. 2 ranked Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian for homecoming. The Wolverines won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Freshman infielder and outfielder Chloie Lack collects a hit as she would go 3-4 at the plate and scored a run in the 4-1 win over the Lady Leopards of Banks County on senior night Sept. 22. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Freshman infielder and outfielder Chloie Lack collects a hit as she would go 3-4 at the plate and scored a run in the 4-1 win over the Lady Leopards of Banks County on senior night Sept. 22. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs win on senior night, shutout by private schools

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Lady Dogs get shutout by the private schools while picking up a senior night win in between those games.    On Sept. 18, Hart began a four game homestand by hosting the No. 1 ranked Lady Lions of Hebron Christian.
A host of Dogs defenders bring down the Monroe Area running back in the 25-13 loss Sept. 19. (Photo by Ric Williams)

A host of Dogs defenders bring down the Monroe Area running back in the 25-13 loss Sept. 19. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Purple Hurricanes surge past Dogs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Hart County dropped their fourth straight game after the loss to Monroe Area to get off to their worst start since 2017.    On Sept. 19, Hart traveled to Monroe to take on the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area.
Softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Kinsley Duncan named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to the softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan. Duncan has played a vital role defensively this season for the Lady Dogs’ as their everyday first baseman.
Senior middle Ashlyn Wicker serves the ball into play during their 2-0 win on the road against Prince Avenue Sept. 18. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Senior middle Ashlyn Wicker serves the ball into play during their 2-0 win on the road against Prince Avenue Sept. 18. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs push win streak to seven

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Volley Dogs continued their winning ways by picking up a pair of region wins and a pair of non-region wins on the road.    On Sept. 18, Hart traveled to Toccoa to take on the Lady Indians of Stephens County and the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian.
EJ Watkins celebrating after a touchdown run. (Photo by Ric Williams)

EJ Watkins celebrating after a touchdown run. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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HCMS Dogs complete the comeback to remain undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Hart County Middle School football team traveled to Elberton to take on the Rams of Elbert County. After being down 12-0 at the half, the Dogs stormed back and pulled off the 24-12 comeback win over the Rams.