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Senior pole vaulter Luke Samples on the podium after capturing his third state title in the event May 14. Photo submitted by Sissie Samples.

Senior pole vaulter Luke Samples on the podium after capturing his third state title in the event May 14. Photo submitted by Sissie Samples.

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Samples captures third straight State Championship; five other Track Dogs made the podium

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, May 21, 2026
One Track Dog became a three-time state champion, while five others made the podium at the State Championship Meet.On May 14, Hart traveled down to Athens to compete in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class AA State Championship Meet at the new Spec Towns Track and Field Complex on the...
The Lady Dogs pose with the State Championship trophy after capturing the state title in Blackshear at the Okefenokee Country Club May 18-19. Photo submitted by Hart County Golf.

The Lady Dogs pose with the State Championship trophy after capturing the state title in Blackshear at the Okefenokee Country Club May 18-19. Photo submitted by Hart County Golf.

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State Champions

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Lady Dogs capture the State Championship, while the Dogs finish as the State Runner-Up.On May 18-19, Hart traveled to the Okefenokee Country Club down in Blackshear to compete in the boys and girls Class AA Golf State Championship.Things looked positive for the Lady Dogs after day one, as they...
Senior Nicholas Carter competing in discus earlier this season, as he placed sixth in discus at Sectionals May 2 to advance to the State Meet May 14. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior Nicholas Carter competing in discus earlier this season, as he placed sixth in discus at Sectionals May 2 to advance to the State Meet May 14. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Track Dogs are State Bound

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, May 14, 2026
A multitude of Track Dogs advance to the State Meet after qualifying at Sectionals.On May 2, Hart traveled to Commerce to compete in Sectionals at East Jackson High School, as the top eight in each event would advance to the State Meet.For the girls, they had four athletes and four relay teams...
Gabriella Bernazky returns a serve against North Murray April 29, as her 6-0 and 6-2 win at No. 3 singles helped the Lady Dogs capture a 3-0 win over the Lady Mountaineers and advance to the Elite Eight. Photo by Benjamin London.

Gabriella Bernazky returns a serve against North Murray April 29, as her 6-0 and 6-2 win at No. 3 singles helped the Lady Dogs capture a 3-0 win over the Lady Mountaineers and advance to the Elite Eight. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs season ends in heartbreaking fashion

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Lady Dogs postseason run ends at the hands of Morgan County in the Elite Eight.On April 29, Hart, seeded No. 21, hosted the No. 28 seeded Lady Mountaineers of North Murray. Before the match had even begun, Hart had a 2-0 lead, as North Murray forfeited No. 1 singles and No. 2 doubles.