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Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

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Playing on the world stage

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
On July 28, Team Southeast began their quest towards capturing a World Series title by taking on Team Canada in the first game of pool play.    After a scoreless first inning, Southeast loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the second.
10 campers were learning the fundamentals of the fast growing sport in the world at Pickleball Camp July 21-25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

10 campers were learning the fundamentals of the fast growing sport in the world at Pickleball Camp July 21-25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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YMCA ends summer with Pickleball Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The YMCA ends summer camps with one of the fastest growing sports in the world — pickleball camp.    On July 21-25, 10 campers were in attendance for pickleball camp as they learned the fundamentals of the game.
Rising sophomore right side hitter Coley Phillips goes for the kill during a summer practice. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Rising sophomore right side hitter Coley Phillips goes for the kill during a summer practice. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Volleyball Position Breakdown: Right Side Hitters

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Volley Dogs feel confident about their outside hitters as they will return everyone from the position that played last season.   In volleyball, the most crucial offensive player on the floor is the outside hitter as their primary role is hitting and being relied upon to score.
Pictured is rising sophomore running back Zeebo Harper during summer practices. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured is rising sophomore running back Zeebo Harper during summer practices. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Football Position Breakdown: Running Backs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
One of the strongest groups on the offensive side of the ball returns just one starter from a season ago as this week’s position breakdown is the running backs.   Just before last season kicked off, Timothy Newton got injured which elevated Faustino Rangel to start, and he didn’t disappoint.
The Bulldogs defense stopping Jasper County’s run game in an 11on11 game. (Photo/Benjamin London)

The Bulldogs defense stopping Jasper County’s run game in an 11on11 game. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Dogs end summer camping with FCA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
On July 14-16, the Dogs traveled up to Piedmont University up in Demorest to compete in the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Football Camp. Hart played in multiple 7on7’s, 11on11 games, linemen challenges and a red zone challenge over the course of the three days.