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Cayson Craft celebrates with his teammates after scoring the lone goal in the 1-0 win over the Eagles of East Jackson in the Sweet Sixteen May 1. Photo by Benjamin London.

Cayson Craft celebrates with his teammates after scoring the lone goal in the 1-0 win over the Eagles of East Jackson in the Sweet Sixteen May 1. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs historic season ends in Blackshear

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Dogs historic season comes to an end after falling to Pierce County in the Elite Eight.On May 1, Hart, seeded at No. 15, hosted the No. 31 seeded Eagles of East Jackson.
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Online registration link can be found on their Facebook page, or you can scan the QR code.

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HCRD registration open for fall sports

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Hart County Recreation Department (HCRD) has opened registration for their youth cheerleading, tackle football and flag football programs, with the deadline to register being May 30.The youth cheerleading registration fee is $60, with the ages ranging from five to 11-years-old as of August 1,...
Senior Luke Samples was crowned a region champion after placing first in boys pole vault at the Region 8-AA Meet April 23. Photo by Shane Scoggins.

Senior Luke Samples was crowned a region champion after placing first in boys pole vault at the Region 8-AA Meet April 23. Photo by Shane Scoggins.

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The Region 8-AA Runners-Up advance to Sectionals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Both the boys and girls track teams advanced to Sectionals after finishing as the region runners-up at the Region 8-AA Meet.On April 21, Hart traveled to Carnesville to compete in the Region 8-AA Meet at Franklin County High School.
Midfielder Noé Ramírez Padilla rings the victory bell after scoring a hat trick in the 4-0 win over Josey April 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

Midfielder Noé Ramírez Padilla rings the victory bell after scoring a hat trick in the 4-0 win over Josey April 24. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs capture first playoff win in school history

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
A hat trick hero helps put the Dogs past Josey to pick up Hart County’s first ever playoff win.On April 24, Hart, seeded No. 15, hosted the No. 18 seeded Eagles of Josey, as the Dogs were coming off of a 10-1 win over the Eagles to end the regular season.
Lyla Phillips prepares to returns a serve from earlier in the season, as she won in the third set at No. 1 singles against the Lady Panthers of Savannah Arts April 23, to help send Hart to the Sweet Sixteen. Photo by Benjamin London.

Lyla Phillips prepares to returns a serve from earlier in the season, as she won in the third set at No. 1 singles against the Lady Panthers of Savannah Arts April 23, to help send Hart to the Sweet Sixteen. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs survive Savannah to advance to Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
The Lady Dogs upset Savannah Arts in the first round to advance and host a Sweet Sixteen playoff match.On April 23, Hart, seeded No. 21, traveled to Savannah to take on the No. 12 seeded Lady Panthers of Savannah Arts Academy.
Derrick Campbell returns a serve, as him and Carson Hart dominated No. 2 doubles, 6-0 and 6-0, to help capture a 5-0 win over Hardaway April 22. Photo by Benjamin London.

Derrick Campbell returns a serve, as him and Carson Hart dominated No. 2 doubles, 6-0 and 6-0, to help capture a 5-0 win over Hardaway April 22. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs get swept in Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, April 30, 2026
After dominating the first round of the state tournament, the Dogs fell in the Sweet Sixteen to end their season.On April 22, Hart, seeded No. 13, hosted the No. 20 seeded Hawks of Hardaway for the first round of the state tournament.