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Senior midfielder Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo almost scores off of a free kick in the 7-3 loss to Stephens County.

Senior midfielder Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo almost scores off of a free kick in the 7-3 loss to Stephens County.

Dogs in need of a region win to keep playoff hopes alive

With back-to-back losses to Franklin County and Stephens County, the Dogs will need a win against Hebron Christian or Oconee County to keep their playoff hopes again. Hart hosted the No. 11 Franklin County Lions on March 15 in Herndon Stadium, as the Dogs looked to stay undefeated in region play.
Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon keeps her eyes on the ball during their home opener on March 7.

Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon keeps her eyes on the ball during their home opener on March 7.

Lady Dogs claim the No. 2 seed in area

The Lady Dogs moved up to second place in the area, after capturing back-to-back wins on March 19. Hart traveled to East Jackson High School to take on the Lady Eagles as well as the Lady Devils of Elbert County. In game one, the Lady Dogs were set to play the Lady Devils.
Republican candidate  for sheriff Chris Carroll speaks to a crowded house at the GOP candidate forum March 14. Carroll will take on former sheriff’s deputy Tracy Mize who is running as an independent.

Republican candidate for sheriff Chris Carroll speaks to a crowded house at the GOP candidate forum March 14. Carroll will take on former sheriff’s deputy Tracy Mize who is running as an independent.

Hart GOP hosts candidate forum

As the Republican primary in May draws closer, featuring some highly-anticipated races, the Hart County GOP hosted a forum for voters to hear from its candidates.
Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

Junior Ayden Mercer captures back-to-back wins at No. 3 singles against Hebron Christian on March 7 and Oconee County on March 12.

Racket Dogs find positives in losses to Hebron and Oconee

Regardless of back-to-back losses in region play to Hebron and Oconee, the Racket Dogs’ coaches find positives in each match heading into the final stretch of region play. On March 7, Hart traveled to Dacula to take on the Lions of Hebron Christian.
Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

Junior midfielder Teague Pierce looks to throw the ball into play during the 4-1 win against Commerce March 8.

Lady Dogs in “must win” mode after dropping the region opener

After getting a win against Commerce at home, the Lady Dogs dropped their first region game of the season against Monroe Area on the road. Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce on March 8, as they looked to get back in the win column after coming off back-to-back losses.
Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

Diamond Dogs struggle to begin region play

The Diamond Dogs momentum after winning the final game of the Oconee County series was snapped by Franklin County’s shutout win. Hart hosted a double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.
Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

Lady Dogs split double header in home opener

After defeating East Jackson in game one, the Lady Dogs fell to Franklin County in game two to begin the slow-pitch season.
Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

Dogs start region play with a big win over Monroe Area

Carrying a win streak into region play, the Dogs kept it alive with a win over Monroe Area on the road. On March 8, Hart hosted the Tigers of Commerce in the Dogs first game back since Feb. 27 due to weather.