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The Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

The Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Madi Bennett named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 9, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Track Dogs’ senior athlete Madi Bennett. Every meet that Bennett has competed in the high jump, she has earned a Top 5 placement this season, including her most recent third place finish at North Oconee April 2.
Junior pitcher Riley Sanders allowed four hits, no runs and issued one walk in his five innings of relief in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue Christian April 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Riley Sanders allowed four hits, no runs and issued one walk in his five innings of relief in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue Christian April 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs two game win streak turns into a three game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 9, 2026
After beginning their first winning streak of the season, the Diamond Dogs find themselves in a skid following three-straight losses.  On April 1, Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for game two of the three game series.
Mia Jackson led the Lady Dogs at the plate going 3-6 with a run and drove in a run, in the 12-8 and 12-2 losses to Jefferson March 31. Photo by Benjamin London.

Mia Jackson led the Lady Dogs at the plate going 3-6 with a run and drove in a run, in the 12-8 and 12-2 losses to Jefferson March 31. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs advance to Sectionals despite ending on four-game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Lady Dogs finish the season on a four-game skid, as they now prepare for Sectionals. On March 25, Hart made their lone road trip of the regular season to Elberton to take on the Lady Devils of Elbert County in a double header.
Senior Lucee Patrick rears back to return the serve, as the Lady Dogs fell just short on senior night to the Lady Indians of Stephens County, 3-2, March 26. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior Lucee Patrick rears back to return the serve, as the Lady Dogs fell just short on senior night to the Lady Indians of Stephens County, 3-2, March 26. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs remain confident after three-match losing streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Despite finishing the regular season on a three-match losing streak, the Lady Dogs feel confident heading into the Region 8-AA Tournament.  On March 25, Hart traveled to Danielsville to take on the Lady Raiders of Madison County. The Lady Dogs captured wins at No.