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Lady Dogs’ senior golfer Ashton King earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Lady Dogs’ senior golfer Ashton King earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Ashton King named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 26, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Lady Dogs senior golfer Ashton King. King was the low medalist for the Lady Dogs March 24 against Stephens County and helped her team come away with the 83-112 win over the Lady Indians.
Chesnee Strickland (right) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run to start the 21 run inning in the 21-1 game two win against Hancock Central March 18. Photo by Benjamin London.

Chesnee Strickland (right) celebrates with her teammates after hitting a three-run home run to start the 21 run inning in the 21-1 game two win against Hancock Central March 18. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs run-rule Hancock Central

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Lady Dogs picked up back-to-back run-ruled home wins over Hancock Central. On March 18, Hart hosted the Lady Bulldogs of Hancock Central for a double header.
Despite falling against Hebron, 2-6 and 1-6, at No. 2 singles March 19, Jacob Moon responded with a 6-0 and 6-2 win over BASA March 20 and a 6-3 and 6-1 win over East Jackson March 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

Despite falling against Hebron, 2-6 and 1-6, at No. 2 singles March 19, Jacob Moon responded with a 6-0 and 6-2 win over BASA March 20 and a 6-3 and 6-1 win over East Jackson March 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs on two-match win streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 26, 2026
After getting swept by Hebron, the Dogs responded with back-to-back wins over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and East Jackson. On March 19, Hart hosted the top ranked Lions of Hebron Christian.
Despite falling against Hebron, 0-6 and 0-6, at No. 1 singles March 19, Lyla Phillips responded with a 6-0 and 6-3 win over BASA March 20 and East Jackson March 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

Despite falling against Hebron, 0-6 and 0-6, at No. 1 singles March 19, Lyla Phillips responded with a 6-0 and 6-3 win over BASA March 20 and East Jackson March 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs peaking at the right time

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 26, 2026
The Lady Dogs compete with Hebron in the loss while picking up back-to-back wins over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy and East Jackson.  On March 19, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Hebron Christian. The Lady Dogs captured a win at No.
Junior pitcher Max Martin pitches three innings allowing eight hits, five earned runs, issued two walks and struck out four in the 8-6 loss to the Tigers of Crescent March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Max Martin pitches three innings allowing eight hits, five earned runs, issued two walks and struck out four in the 8-6 loss to the Tigers of Crescent March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs fall back into five game skid after back-to-back losses to Crescent

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Diamond Dogs have now dropped five straight games after back-to-back losses to Crescent. On March 11, Hart traveled to Iva, South Carolina to take on the Tigers of Crescent.
Mary Charlotte Gordon captures a 6-0 and 6-0 win at No. 2 doubles March 17 against the Lady Lions of Lakeview Academy. Photo by Benjamin London.

Mary Charlotte Gordon captures a 6-0 and 6-0 win at No. 2 doubles March 17 against the Lady Lions of Lakeview Academy. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Racquet Dogs pick up a pair of wins against Lakeview

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Racquet Dogs get back in the win column after sweeping Lakeview Academy on the road.  On March 17, Hart traveled to Gainesville to take on the Lions of Lakeview Academy. For the boys, After a tough loss at No. 1 singles, 2-6, 6-0 and 9-11, and at No.
Midfielder Johan Santos Perez sends the ball into play earlier in the season, as he scored goal and collected an assist in the 3-0 win over East Jackson March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

Midfielder Johan Santos Perez sends the ball into play earlier in the season, as he scored goal and collected an assist in the 3-0 win over East Jackson March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs off to best start in school history

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Dogs undefeated season continued, as they picked up back-to-back shutout wins. On March 13, Hart hosted the Eagles of East Jackson to begin Region 8-AA play.
Midfielder Madison Heaton throws the ball into play during a match earlier in the season, as she scored two goals in the 6-0 win over Greene County March 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

Midfielder Madison Heaton throws the ball into play during a match earlier in the season, as she scored two goals in the 6-0 win over Greene County March 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs handed their first loss of the season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
After dropping their first match of the season in region play, the Lady Dogs responded with a shutout road win over Greene County.  On March 13, Hart kicked off Region 8-AA play, as they hosted the Lady Eagles of East Jackson.