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Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

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Volley Dogs back-to-back losses put playoff hopes into question

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
With losses to both Franklin County and Hebron Christian, the Volley Dogs playoff hopes are up in the air. On Oct. 1, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin County and Hebron Christian. In their first match against Franklin County, the Volley Dogs dropped the first set, 16-25.
Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

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Lady Dogs shutout Commerce while falling to Stephens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Lady Dogs get their first shutout win on senior night, but fall to the Lady Indians of Stephens County the next day. On Sept. 30, Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce for Senior Night as the Lady Dogs honored their three seniors — Skylar Dutton, Natalie Morgan, and Emma Faust pre-game.
The Lady Dogs meet at the mound during a seven run second inning in the 15-0 run rule against the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on Sept. 24.

The Lady Dogs meet at the mound during a seven run second inning in the 15-0 run rule against the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on Sept. 24.

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Back-to-back losses puts Lady Dogs playoff hopes in jeopardy

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Editors Note: This story has been edited as the Hart County at Franklin County game on Sept. 26 has been cancelled due to inclement weather and the cancellation of all Hart County Schools on Thursday. The Lady Dogs fall in back-to-back games against the top teams in the region, and in the state.
Junior linebacker Elijah Garnett (19) celebrates after picking off Monroe Area’s senior quarterback Forrest Ross’ pass to seal the 28-21 win over the Purple Hurricanes, and put an end to an eight game losing streak against Monroe Area on Sept. 20.

Junior linebacker Elijah Garnett (19) celebrates after picking off Monroe Area’s senior quarterback Forrest Ross’ pass to seal the 28-21 win over the Purple Hurricanes, and put an end to an eight game losing streak against Monroe Area on Sept. 20.

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Dogs brave the Hurricanes to stun Monroe Area

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Hart County snaps an eight game losing streak to Monroe Area with a 28-21 win over the Purple Hurricanes. On Sept. 20, the Bulldogs hosted the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area for the final non-region game of the season. Hart County won the toss and differed to the second half.
Isla Bell (left) and Nate Harris (right) both placed first overall in the girls and boys race at the Granite City Invitational.

Isla Bell (left) and Nate Harris (right) both placed first overall in the girls and boys race at the Granite City Invitational.

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Cross Country continues to take over the podium

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams are heating up just at the right time with multiple first place overall finishes. On Sept. 19, the boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Toccoa to compete in the 2024 Reservation Run at Stephens County High School.