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The Volley Dogs celebrate after picking up the 2-0 win (25-18 and 25-18) over the defending AAA state champion, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson Sept. 4. (Photo by Benjamin London)

The Volley Dogs celebrate after picking up the 2-0 win (25-18 and 25-18) over the defending AAA state champion, the Lady Dragons of Jefferson Sept. 4. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs pick up key wins in nine match stretch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
After picking up two massive wins at home, the Volley Dogs go 2-3 at the Westside Tournament before splitting another two matches at home.    On Sept. 4, Hart hosted the Lady Dragons of Jefferson and the Lady Rams of Westside out of Anderson, South Carolina.
Sophomore infielder Emory McCollum hits a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning to score a run as the Lady Dogs fell just shy of completing the comeback over the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 9, 4-3. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Sophomore infielder Emory McCollum hits a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning to score a run as the Lady Dogs fell just shy of completing the comeback over the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 9, 4-3. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs get above .500

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Lady Dogs get over .500 after going 4-2 to start the month of September.    On Sept. 3, Hart traveled to Commerce to take on the Lady Tigers.
Senior libero Erin Miller sets the ball during the 2-1 win over Madison County Aug. 28. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Senior libero Erin Miller sets the ball during the 2-1 win over Madison County Aug. 28. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs drop first match of the season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Volley Dogs dropped their first match of the year but followed it up with a win to go 1-1 on their road trip to Madison County.   On Aug. 28, Hart traveled to Danielsville to take on the Lady Raiders of Madison County and the Lady Leopards of Banks County.
Senior infielder Madi Bennett collects a hit as she went 2-4 with a run and a run batted in against Franklin Aug. 28. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Senior infielder Madi Bennett collects a hit as she went 2-4 with a run and a run batted in against Franklin Aug. 28. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Lady Dogs even out region record

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
After falling to Elbert County, the Lady Dogs picked up their first win in Region 8-AA, with a long awaited win over Franklin County.   On Aug. 27, Hart hosted the Lady Devils of Elbert County.
Pictured is senior Mareli Fajardo Bacilio as she placed 10th and 12th in the last two meets. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Pictured is senior Mareli Fajardo Bacilio as she placed 10th and 12th in the last two meets. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Cross County teams finish Top 6 in back-to-back meets

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The Hart County boys and girls cross country teams capture a pair of Top 6 team placements at their home meet and at Tallulah Falls.    On Aug. 27, the Hart County High School cross country team unveiled its new course as they hosted the Bulldog Classic.
Junior quarterback Kurston Curry rolls outside the pocket to throw on the run during the 19-14 loss to Lumpkin. (Photo by Ric Williams)

Junior quarterback Kurston Curry rolls outside the pocket to throw on the run during the 19-14 loss to Lumpkin. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Dogs’ comeback falls short in Lumpkin loss

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Despite limiting the miscues, the Dogs dropped their second straight game against Lumpkin County.    On Aug. 29, Hart hosted the Indians of Lumpkin County. The Dogs won the toss and deferred to the second half.