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Senior Kailyn Bowers is the lone Lady Dog to advance to state after finishing second at Sectionals Feb. 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior Kailyn Bowers is the lone Lady Dog to advance to state after finishing second at Sectionals Feb. 6. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Mat Dogs send nine wrestlers to State

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Mat Dogs will send nine wrestlers to State after they advanced past Sectionals. On Feb. 4, three girls wrestlers traveled to Denmark High School to compete in the Area Traditionals. Omeria Huff placed second and Kailyn Bowers placed fourth.
Junior pitcher Riley Sanders pitched three scorless innings in relief while striking out six and allowing one hit in the 7-6 win over Banks County Feb. 9. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior pitcher Riley Sanders pitched three scorless innings in relief while striking out six and allowing one hit in the 7-6 win over Banks County Feb. 9. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Diamond Dogs comeback to walk it off in season opener

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Despite trailing early, the Diamond Dogs claw their way back and walk it off to win the season opener against Banks County.  On Feb. 9, Hart opened the 2026 season against the Leopards of Banks County.
Junior guard Jaycee Wiley puts up a floater in the 63-33 win at Stephens County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior guard Jaycee Wiley puts up a floater in the 63-33 win at Stephens County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs take care of region rivals to clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 8-AA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lady Dogs restart their win streak after back-to-back wins against region rivals.  On Feb. 6, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County. It was neck-and-neck at the end of the first quarter of play, as the Lady Dogs had the 12-11 lead.
Senior outfielder Cooper Green earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior outfielder Cooper Green earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Cooper Green named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Diamond Dogs’ senior outfielder Cooper Green. Despite Hart being down early, 6-2,  in the season opener to Banks County Feb. 9, the Diamond Dogs never gave up.
Riley Gaines returns a serve in the 5-0 win against Elbert County Feb. 9, as he remaines undefeated through three matches at No. 3 singles. Photo by Benjamin London.

Riley Gaines returns a serve in the 5-0 win against Elbert County Feb. 9, as he remaines undefeated through three matches at No. 3 singles. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs start the season undefeated

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Dogs start the season undefeated and undefeated in region play.  On Feb. 5, Hart opened up the season on the road against the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area.
Will Bell scores the opening goal in the 4-0 road win against Oglethorpe County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

Will Bell scores the opening goal in the 4-0 road win against Oglethorpe County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs pick up a clean sheet in season opening win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Dogs started the season strong with a road, shutout win over Oglethorpe County. On Feb. 10, Hart traveled to Lexington to take on the Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Dogs opened up the scoring midway through the first half of play, as Cayson Craft scored to make it 1-0.