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Pictured from left is sophomore Special Olympic athlete Abigal Kent alongside senior Sage Robach and junior Katie Sanders at the ball throw at the Special Olympics April 17.

Pictured from left is sophomore Special Olympic athlete Abigal Kent alongside senior Sage Robach and junior Katie Sanders at the ball throw at the Special Olympics April 17.

2024 Special Olympics

A community of volunteers look past disabilities to find the abilities in athletes competing in the 2024 Special Olympics. On April 17, hundreds gathered at the new recreation department fields for a day of athletic events for the 2024 Special Olympics.
The Hart County High School baseball team shows off their “April Dawgs” shirts after sweeping the Patriots of Sandy Creek on April 23, 9-3 and 12-2, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

The Hart County High School baseball team shows off their “April Dawgs” shirts after sweeping the Patriots of Sandy Creek on April 23, 9-3 and 12-2, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

“April Dawgs” sweep Sandy Creek to advance to Sweet Sixteen

After splitting the final two regular season games of the season, the “April Dawgs” continued their hot streak in the month of April by sweeping Sandy Creek in the first round of the GHSA AAA state playoffs to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.
Pictured from left is HCHS Anglers coach Hutch Arrowood, Randy Bannister, USC-Union head coach Cameron Coone, Landon Bannister, and Carla Bannister.

Pictured from left is HCHS Anglers coach Hutch Arrowood, Randy Bannister, USC-Union head coach Cameron Coone, Landon Bannister, and Carla Bannister.

Bannister commits to USC-Union for fishing

Hart County High School Angler, Landon Bannister, signs and commits to continue his academic and fishing career at the University of South Carolina - Union on April 6.
Eagles redshirt junior wide receiver Jacobi Jones. Photo by Georgia Southern Athletics.

Eagles redshirt junior wide receiver Jacobi Jones. Photo by Georgia Southern Athletics.

Jones journey back to football

A former Hart County Bulldog wide receiver finds his way back to football after a two year hiatus. After his senior football season in 2020, Jacobi Jones announced he would be taking his talents to Presbyterian College.
Senior Trez Fouch placed second in the discus throw and sixth in shot put at White County and then placed first in the discus throw and fifth in shot put at Franklin County.

Senior Trez Fouch placed second in the discus throw and sixth in shot put at White County and then placed first in the discus throw and fifth in shot put at Franklin County.

Track Dogs claim spots on podium to end regular season

The boys track team took back-to-back first place finishes, while the girls track team claimed third and second at the White County and Franklin County meets. On April 12, the Track Dogs traveled to Cleveland, Ga. to compete in the 2024 Mt. Yonah Invitational at White County High School.
Seniors Dakota Phillips (pictured) and Hannah Harris end their career with the Racket Dogs after a 3-0 loss in the region tournament at Oconee County on April 10.

Seniors Dakota Phillips (pictured) and Hannah Harris end their career with the Racket Dogs after a 3-0 loss in the region tournament at Oconee County on April 10.

Racket Dogs exit Region Tournament in first round to end season

After ending the regular season strong, the Racket Dogs boys and girls teams fell in the first round of the region tournament to end their seasons.
Junior outfielder Skylar Dutton (pictured) went 7-10 at the plate and tallied five runs and six runs batted in while her sister freshman second baseman Carly Dutton went 4-8 with six runs, six runs batted in, and three walks in the four games they played at Sectionals in Dublin on April 10.

Junior outfielder Skylar Dutton (pictured) went 7-10 at the plate and tallied five runs and six runs batted in while her sister freshman second baseman Carly Dutton went 4-8 with six runs, six runs batted in, and three walks in the four games they played at Sectionals in Dublin on April 10.

Softball’s season ends in Sectionals

The Lady Dogs’ slow-pitch season comes to an end after a loss against Harol at Sectionals. Hart traveled to Dublin, Ga. on April 10 to compete in Sectionals. They opened up the day against the Lady Rebels of Groves High School.
Pictured is the girls soccer senior class. From left is goalkeeper Gelsey Aguilar, goalkeeper Caitlynn Clark, forward Chloe Bennett, midfielder Abigail Luney, and midfielder Aleesha Heaton.

Pictured is the girls soccer senior class. From left is goalkeeper Gelsey Aguilar, goalkeeper Caitlynn Clark, forward Chloe Bennett, midfielder Abigail Luney, and midfielder Aleesha Heaton.

Lady Dogs split the final two games to end season

The Lady Dogs picked up a mercy rule win over Banks County on the road just a day before falling to Lanier Christian Academy to end their season.
Pictured is the boys soccer senior class. On the front row is goalkeeper Ayden Thomason. On the back row from left is forward Ca’Marion Marshall, midfielder Marvin Barrientos, defender Alexander Pantoja-Linares, forward Axsel Fajardo, midfielder Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo, and forward Luis Genchi at senior night against Washington-Wilkes on April 12.

Pictured is the boys soccer senior class. On the front row is goalkeeper Ayden Thomason. On the back row from left is forward Ca’Marion Marshall, midfielder Marvin Barrientos, defender Alexander Pantoja-Linares, forward Axsel Fajardo, midfielder Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo, and forward Luis Genchi at senior night against Washington-Wilkes on April 12.

Dogs end season on win streak

The Dogs end their season with a hard fought loss to Oconee County, and back-to-back wins over Banks County on the road and Washington-Wilkes at home. Hart traveled to Watkinsville to make up for the game that got delayed due to lightning against the Warriors of Oconee County on April 10.