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Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

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Payne wins second consecutive state title

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Eight-year-old Hartwell native, Knox Payne, captures back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship in Perry, Ga. on March 3.
Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

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Racket Dogs fall in back-to-back region matches

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After capturing their first wins of the season, the Racket Dogs fall just short of capturing wins against Monroe Area and Stephens County. Hart hosted the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Feb. 29. For the boys, after winning at No. 3 singles, things didn’t go their way and fell, 4-1.
Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

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Warriors serve Diamond Dogs first loss in region play

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After getting back to their winning ways with a win over Banks County, Oconee County hands the Diamond Dogs their first region loss of the season. Hart picked up a game against Banks County, and hosted the Leopards on Feb. 29 from Saye Field.
HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

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Softball under new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hart County High School softball assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to be the head coach of the program. In a team meeting in January, former head coach Katie Jo Gentry announced that she would not be returning to the program, and that Gates would replace her as head coach.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs pick up first win of the season

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Racket Dogs captured their first win of the season over Barrow Arts & Science. Hart competed in their first non-region match of the season as they hosted Barrow Arts & Science on Feb. 23.
Freshman pitcher Landry Carter pitched a no hit third inning in the 15-3 home loss to Washington-Wilkes on Feb. 27.

Freshman pitcher Landry Carter pitched a no hit third inning in the 15-3 home loss to Washington-Wilkes on Feb. 27.

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Diamond Dogs on three game skid

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
After starting the season 3-0, the Diamond Dogs have hit a bump in the road as they have dropped three straight. Hart began their south Georgia tour with a trip to Bleckley County on Feb. 21.
Junior midfielder Piper Phillips looks to move the ball up the right wing during the 5-3 home loss to the Lady Indians of Towns County on Feb. 27.

Junior midfielder Piper Phillips looks to move the ball up the right wing during the 5-3 home loss to the Lady Indians of Towns County on Feb. 27.

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Lady Dogs drop back-to-back games after starting 4-0

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
After starting the season undefeated, the Lady Dogs dropped back-to-back games. Hart traveled to Lexington to take on the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Feb. 23. The Lady Dogs got off to a good start after opening up the game with a goal from junior midfielder Teague Pierce.
Pictured is sophomore midfielder Trey Mantooth looks to cross the ball into the 18-yard box.

Pictured is sophomore midfielder Trey Mantooth looks to cross the ball into the 18-yard box.

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Dogs even their record with a win over Towns County

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
After falling to Oglethorpe County on the road, the Dogs responded with a shutout win against Towns County at home. Hart traveled to Lexington to take on the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Feb. 23. The Dogs got out to an early lead as sophomore midfielder Will Bell netted home the opening goal.
Senior forward Alexis Walker drains a three from the Ensley-McCurley Court logo in the 48-40 win over Dawson County.

Senior forward Alexis Walker drains a three from the Ensley-McCurley Court logo in the 48-40 win over Dawson County.

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Lady Dogs eliminated in Elite Eight

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Lady Dogs season ends with a loss on the road in the Elite Eight. With Dawson County upsetting Adairsville in the first round of the state playoffs, it set up the first round playoff rematch from a year ago as Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Dawson County on Feb. 23.