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Midfielder Teague Pierce nets the lone goal in the 5-1 loss to Franklin County on March 28. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Midfielder Teague Pierce nets the lone goal in the 5-1 loss to Franklin County on March 28. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs playoff hopes up in the air after going winless in region play

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Lady Dogs will have to rely on an at-large bid with the help of the power rankings to make the playoffs after a pair of losses from a pair of Lady Lions. On March 28, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County with major playoff implications on the line.
Center midfielder Trey Martin controls the ball before taking a shot in the 4-2 loss to Franklin. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Center midfielder Trey Martin controls the ball before taking a shot in the 4-2 loss to Franklin. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Dogs make the playoffs despite back-to-back losses to end region play

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
After a heartbreaking loss to Franklin, the Dogs suffered a mercy-rule loss to the No. 1 ranked Hebron Christian. On March 28, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on region rival Franklin County as the Dogs looked to keep their region record perfect.
The pitcher, the infielders and head coach Hunter Barton gather at the mound as the Diamond Dogs fall into an eight-game losing streak and seven-game losing streak in region play. (Photo/Benjamin London)

The pitcher, the infielders and head coach Hunter Barton gather at the mound as the Diamond Dogs fall into an eight-game losing streak and seven-game losing streak in region play. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs in Danger

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Diamond Dogs are still looking for their first region win after getting swept by Franklin and dropping the series opener against Stephens. On March 26, Hart hosted the Lions of Franklin County from Saye Field.
Pictured is the Hart County Middle School baseball team after capturing the region title with back-to-back wins over the Cubs of Franklin County on March 28. (Submitted Photo)

Pictured is the Hart County Middle School baseball team after capturing the region title with back-to-back wins over the Cubs of Franklin County on March 28. (Submitted Photo)

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HCMS baseball crowned region champs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
By Rakolya Morrison HCMS head baseball coach   The Hart County Middle School baseball team captured back-to-back wins over Franklin County to be crowned the region champions. On March 28, Hart hosted the Cubs of Franklin County at Saye Field in a best of three series for the region title.
Sophomore infielder Chesnee Strickland goes 2-4 with two runs and two RBI’s in the game two 14-4 win over North Oconee. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore infielder Chesnee Strickland goes 2-4 with two runs and two RBI’s in the game two 14-4 win over North Oconee. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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SWEET SIXTEEN BOUND

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Lady Dogs make the Sweet Sixteen after splitting against North Oconee and sweeping Oconee County. On March 26, Hart traveled to Bogart to take on the Lady Titans of North Oconee in a double header.
Pictured is Channing Segars (third from left) alongside her family after signing with the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe University on March 25 from the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hart County High School. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured is Channing Segars (third from left) alongside her family after signing with the Stormy Petrels of Oglethorpe University on March 25 from the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center on the campus of Hart County High School. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Segars signs with Oglethorpe University

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Senior girls basketball guard Channing Segars signs with Oglethorpe University to continue her academic and athletic career.
Gabby Bernazky returns a serve in the 5-0 loss to Prince Avenue Christian. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Gabby Bernazky returns a serve in the 5-0 loss to Prince Avenue Christian. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Racket Dogs fall in back-to-back matches against private schools

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Both the boys and girls tennis teams get swept by Hebron Christian and Prince Avenue Christian to close out region play. On March 19, Hart traveled to Dacula to take on the Lions of Hebron Christian. For the boys, they dropped all five matches to get swept, 5-0.
Goalkeeper Kaylin Bowers punts the ball away after a save in the 8-0 loss to Stephens County on March 21. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Goalkeeper Kaylin Bowers punts the ball away after a save in the 8-0 loss to Stephens County on March 21. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs fall into a five-game skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Lady Dogs are on their first losing streak of the season after back-to-back losses to Stephens and Towns. On March 21, Hart hosted the Lady Indians of Stephens County. In the first half of play, the Indians scored six goals to have a commanding 6-0 lead at the half.