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Midfielder Johan Santos Perez sends the ball into play earlier in the season, as he scored goal and collected an assist in the 3-0 win over East Jackson March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

Midfielder Johan Santos Perez sends the ball into play earlier in the season, as he scored goal and collected an assist in the 3-0 win over East Jackson March 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs off to best start in school history

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Dogs undefeated season continued, as they picked up back-to-back shutout wins. On March 13, Hart hosted the Eagles of East Jackson to begin Region 8-AA play.
Midfielder Madison Heaton throws the ball into play during a match earlier in the season, as she scored two goals in the 6-0 win over Greene County March 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

Midfielder Madison Heaton throws the ball into play during a match earlier in the season, as she scored two goals in the 6-0 win over Greene County March 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs handed their first loss of the season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
After dropping their first match of the season in region play, the Lady Dogs responded with a shutout road win over Greene County.  On March 13, Hart kicked off Region 8-AA play, as they hosted the Lady Eagles of East Jackson.
Soccer Dogs’ senior forward Will Bell earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Soccer Dogs’ senior forward Will Bell earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Will Bell named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 19, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Soccer Dogs’ senior forward Will Bell. Bell has played a vital part in the Dogs’ undefeated start to the season and has scored a multitude of goals so far this season, paired with a few assists.
Junior shortstop Crew Franklin went 3-4 with two runs and a run batted in during the 10-0 run ruled win over the Indians of Lumpkin County Feb. 27. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior shortstop Crew Franklin went 3-4 with two runs and a run batted in during the 10-0 run ruled win over the Indians of Lumpkin County Feb. 27. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs five-game skid ends before falling in final inning to Oconee

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Diamond Dogs ended a five game skid to a future region foe, before falling in a close rematch against Oconee County on the road.  On Feb. 27, Hart hosted a future Region 8-AAA foe in the Indians of Lumpkin County.