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Sophomore pitcher Riley Sanders delivers the pitch in the 7-5 loss to Stephens County on April 4. With the loss, it resulted in a sweep for the Indians in the three game series. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore pitcher Riley Sanders delivers the pitch in the 7-5 loss to Stephens County on April 4. With the loss, it resulted in a sweep for the Indians in the three game series. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs still searching for first region win after dropping their past 11-games

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Diamond Dogs are still searching for their first region win after being swept by Stephens and dropping game one to Prince Avenue. On April 3, Hart traveled to Toccoa to take on the Indians of Stephens County.
Shone “Spudd” Webb sports his new uniform after committing to Georgia Southern April 3. (Photo submitted by Georgia Southern Athletics)

Shone “Spudd” Webb sports his new uniform after committing to Georgia Southern April 3. (Photo submitted by Georgia Southern Athletics)

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Webb commits to Georgia Southern for his final year of college basketball

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Former Hart County and Emmanuel University forward Shone Webb will play his final year of college basketball at Georgia Southern after announcing his commitment to the Eagles. Back on March 14, Webb announced that he would be leaving Emmanuel University and would be entering the transfer portal.
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.