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Chesnee Strickland waits for the pitch at a game earlier in the season. Photo by Benjamin London.

Chesnee Strickland waits for the pitch at a game earlier in the season. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs season comes to an end at Sectionals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
After winning the first game, the Lady Dogs fell in back-to-back games they played in to end their season.On April 15, the No. 8 seeded Lady Dogs of Hart County traveled to Woodstock to compete in Sectionals, as they took on the No. 9 seeded Lady Wolverines of Woodstock.
Slow-pitch softball’s junior pitcher Carly Dutton earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Slow-pitch softball’s junior pitcher Carly Dutton earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Carly Dutton named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to slow-pitch softball’s junior pitcher Carly Dutton. Dutton stepped into a role she had never been in before, as she switched from second base to pitcher for the 2026 slow-pitch season and had success in the circle.
Cayson Craft scores his fourth goal out of the five goals he scored in the 10-1 win over the Eagles of Josey April 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

Cayson Craft scores his fourth goal out of the five goals he scored in the 10-1 win over the Eagles of Josey April 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Soccer Dogs to host first set of playoff matches in school history

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The Soccer Dogs dropped a total of 20 goals in the regular season finale to elevate both teams to host playoff matches for the first time in the school’s history.On April 16, Hart hosted the Eagles of Josey High School out of Augusta. For the Lady Dogs, they got off to a blazing hot start.
Junior pitcher Max Martin pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two runs, issued one walk and struck out five in the 9-2 win over East Jackson April 17. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Max Martin pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two runs, issued one walk and struck out five in the 9-2 win over East Jackson April 17. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs sneak into the playoffs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 23, 2026
By Benjamin Londonsports@thehartwellsun.comThe Diamond Dogs completed the sweep against East Jackson to win their first region series of the season and also secure their spot in the state playoffs.
Elijah Garnett throws the ball into play, as he had an assist in the 7-2 win over the Blue Devils of Elbert County April 14. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Elijah Garnett throws the ball into play, as he had an assist in the 7-2 win over the Blue Devils of Elbert County April 14. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Seven Dogs score en route to win over Elbert

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Dogs had seven different players to score to pick up their 15th win of the season.  Hart returned to action after having 10 days off, as they traveled to the Granite Bowl to take on the Blue Devils of Elbert County.
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.