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Senior running back Xavier Allen celebrates after a touchdown run that was later called back, as the Dogs went on to defeat the Indians of Lumpkin County 50-14 to remain undefeated. Photo by Ric Williams.

Senior running back Xavier Allen celebrates after a touchdown run that was later called back, as the Dogs went on to defeat the Indians of Lumpkin County 50-14 to remain undefeated. Photo by Ric Williams.

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Dogs second half surge silences Indians

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Dogs’ 35 point second half pushed Hart past the top-ranked Indians of Lumpkin County.On Sept. 25, the No. 4 ranked Bulldogs of Hart County hosted the No. 7 ranked Indians of Lumpkin County.
Junior libero Addison Coles (6) celebrates with her teammates after a point from a match earlier in the season, as the Volley Dogs are on a three-match win streak with wins over Morgan County, BASA and Lumpkin County. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior libero Addison Coles (6) celebrates with her teammates after a point from a match earlier in the season, as the Volley Dogs are on a three-match win streak with wins over Morgan County, BASA and Lumpkin County. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Volley Dogs head into the season finale on a three match win streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
The Volley Dogs avenged their loss to Morgan while also ending Region 8-AAA play with two big wins on the road.On Sept. 24, Hart traveled to Madison, Georgia, to take on the Lady Bulldogs of Morgan County in a best of three match after being swept by the Lady Dogs at Emmanuel University back on...
Senior pitcher Chesnee Strickland has had back-to-back impressive performances in the circle, as she pitched 13 innings, allowed 10 hits, four runs, three earned runs, issued three walks and struck out 13 in the 2-1 loss to Lumpkin County Sept. 24 and the 2-0 loss to Morgan County Sept. 29. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior pitcher Chesnee Strickland has had back-to-back impressive performances in the circle, as she pitched 13 innings, allowed 10 hits, four runs, three earned runs, issued three walks and struck out 13 in the 2-1 loss to Lumpkin County Sept. 24 and the 2-0 loss to Morgan County Sept. 29. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs play it close against two of the Top 3 teams within the region

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Despite back-to-back losses, the Lady Dogs displayed their best defensive performance of the season against two of the Top 3 teams within Region 8-AAA.On Sept. 24, Hart hosted the Lady Indians of Lumpkin County.
Volleyball’s junior middle Trintiy Freeman earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Volleyball’s junior middle Trintiy Freeman earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Trinity Freeman named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 1, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to volleyball’s junior middle Trinity Freeman. Freeman is one of the top middles in not only the region, but in the state, as she leads the team with 50 blocks so far this season.
Pictured is sophomore quarterback Tucker Parson rearing back to throw to senior running back Xavier Allen for the opening touchdown for the Dogs. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Pictured is sophomore quarterback Tucker Parson rearing back to throw to senior running back Xavier Allen for the opening touchdown for the Dogs. Photo by Grayson Williams.

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Dogs stun the defending state champions

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
After trailing 10-0, fighting back to take the lead and overcoming a three hour weather delay, the Dogs find a way to prevail over top ranked Hebron Christian.On Sept. 18, the top-ranked Hart County Bulldogs hosted the top-ranked defending region champions and the two-time defending state champions...
Senior setter Josee Fleming returns a serve in the 2-0 loss to Morgan County, as the Lady Dogs also suffered a 2-0 loss to Hebron at Emmanuel University Sept. 22. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior setter Josee Fleming returns a serve in the 2-0 loss to Morgan County, as the Lady Dogs also suffered a 2-0 loss to Hebron at Emmanuel University Sept. 22. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Volley Dogs get swept by a pair of region opponents at Emmanuel University

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Volley Dogs suffered back-to-back losses within Region 8-AAA play on the road at Emmanuel University.On Sept. 22, Hart traveled to Franklin Springs to take on the Lady Bulldogs of Morgan County and the Lady Lions of Hebron Christian at Emmanuel University, hosted by Franklin County.In the first...
Senior Seyvn Singleton placed first to help the Dogs place first overall as a team at the Bill Woods & Jan Taylor Pridelands Invitational Sept. 19. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

Senior Seyvn Singleton placed first to help the Dogs place first overall as a team at the Bill Woods & Jan Taylor Pridelands Invitational Sept. 19. Photo by Rose Scoggins.

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Dogs win Prideland Invitational; Lady Dogs runner-ups

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The Dogs won the Bill Woods & Jan Taylor Pridelands Invitational, as the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups.On Sept. 19, the Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Carnesville to compete in the Bill Woods & Jan Taylor Pridelands Invitational at Franklin County High...