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Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

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Racket Dogs fall to Hebron

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After getting rained out on March 9, the Racket Dogs returned to a dry court and fell to Hebron Christian at home on Tuesday. For the boys, they were able to win one line but dropped the other four as first singles, Daniel Leard, won in two sets 6-4 and 6-3.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

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Phillips crowned MVP and three point champion

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Junior guard Dakota Phillips won the three point shootout as well and was recognized as the most valuable player in the Northeast Georgia All-Star game at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.
Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

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Slow-Pitch continues to dominate with wins over Johnson of Gainesville

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The slow-pitch softball team run-ruled the Knights of Johnson (Gainesville) in both games at home on March 8. The Lady Dogs have had great success against teams from Gainesville in both fast-pitch and slow pitch.
Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs back to its winning ways

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Diamond Dogs go 2-2 in a four game stretch, picking up their first win of the season and the first region win as well. On March 9, Hart traveled to Crescent High School in South Carolina and beat the Tigers, 3-2. “We played very well,” said Diamond Dogs head coach Hunter Barton.
Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

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Track teams stack the podium in trips to Elbert and Rabun

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County track team collected multiple first place and top five finishers at the Elbert County home meet and at the Bo James Invitational in Rabun County. On March 9, the teams traveled to Elberton for the Elbert County home meet and both teams were successful in multiple events.
Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

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Seven year old wins Georgia State Wrestling Championship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hartwell native, Knox Payne, is now a Georgia Wrestling State Champion, after winning it all in Perry, Ga., on March 5. Payne is in just his second year of wrestling and competed last year in the state competition in the 6U division, but was quickly eliminated after losing both matches.
Junior pitcher Will Pittman winds up to deliver a pitch in the 7-1 loss against Prince Avenue Christian at home on Tuesday.

Junior pitcher Will Pittman winds up to deliver a pitch in the 7-1 loss against Prince Avenue Christian at home on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs could not find a way to end the losing streak

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Diamond Dogs dropped both games at home against Stony Brook of New York and Prince Avenue Christian. The Dogs were looking to turn things around in the month of March and get back to their winning ways, but Stony Brook continued the Dogs losing streak and got the 10-0 win on the road.
Pictured left is Shone Webb with Ben Edwards pictured right celebrating after Emmanuel College wins the Conference of Carolinas championship on Sunday.

Pictured left is Shone Webb with Ben Edwards pictured right celebrating after Emmanuel College wins the Conference of Carolinas championship on Sunday.

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Webb continues to check off his goals

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Former Hart County and current Emmanuel College guard Shone “Spud” Webb collected more accolades than he could carry while helping lead his team to a conference championship. After Webb was redshirted just a season ago, he didn’t know what his future looked like for the Lions.
Freshman forward William Bell (33) puts multiple shots on goal in the 7-1 home loss to Oconee County to begin region play.

Freshman forward William Bell (33) puts multiple shots on goal in the 7-1 home loss to Oconee County to begin region play.

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Soccer teams go 1-2 in three game stretch

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Dogs soccer teams split against Rabun and Oglethorpe on the road, while both fell to Oconee at home in the region opener. The teams started the three-game stretch with a trip to Rabun County on March 2. The girls picked up a 5-3 win led by sophomore forward Channing Segars’ hat trick.