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Photo by Benjamin London Madison Heaton sends a corner kick into play, as Hart captured a 5-0 win on the road against the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

Photo by Benjamin London Madison Heaton sends a corner kick into play, as Hart captured a 5-0 win on the road against the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County Feb. 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs score five goals in season opening shutout win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Lady Dogs start the season with a shutout win on the road in Lexington.  On Feb. 10, Hart traveled to Lexington to take on the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. Within the first five minutes of play, the Lady Dogs struck first, as Isla Bell scored to give Hart a 1-0 lead.
The Hart County High School Bulldogs' football team will have two pre-season scrimmages in the fall with 10 games to follow that features four opponents. Photo by Benjamin London.

The Hart County High School Bulldogs' football team will have two pre-season scrimmages in the fall with 10 games to follow that features four opponents. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Hart County football reveals 2026 schedule

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Hart County Bulldogs will face four new teams in the regular season and renew region rivalries in the newly formed Region 8-AAA. On Jan. 20, Hart County High School announced its 2026 football schedule.
Senior guard Zaylen Shealer slams it home in the 66-48 win over the Indians of Stephens County Jan. 23. Photo by Gavin Thomason.

Senior guard Zaylen Shealer slams it home in the 66-48 win over the Indians of Stephens County Jan. 23. Photo by Gavin Thomason.

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Dogs start win streak after strong second half performance versus Stephens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 29, 2026
By Benjamin London sports@thehartwellsun.com The Dogs even out their region record with an impressive second half performance in the win over Stephens County.  On Jan. 23, Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County in the Dog Pound.
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Thomas declares for NFL Draft

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Former Hart County, Virginia Tech and Purdue running back Malachi Thomas declares for the 2026 NFL Draft.  After spending five years at the collegiate level, four at Virginia Tech and one at Purdue, Thomas announced, via social media, that he would be declaring for the NFL Draft.
Senior forward Kiasia Montgomery (left) races up the floor on a fast break in the 46-32 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County Jan. 20. Photo by Ric Williams.

Senior forward Kiasia Montgomery (left) races up the floor on a fast break in the 46-32 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County Jan. 20. Photo by Ric Williams.

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Free throws help Lady Dogs get past Franklin

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
After conceding their match against Hebron, the Lady Dogs continue to roll in region play against Franklin County.  With the Lady Dogs forfeiting their match to Hebron Christian Jan. 16, the Lady Dogs resumed Region 8-AA play against the Lady Lions of Franklin County at home Jan. 20.
Boys basketball’s junior guard Kurston Curry earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Boys basketball’s junior guard Kurston Curry earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Kurston Curry named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 22, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to boys basketball’s junior guard Kurston Curry. Despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury, Curry has continued to be the consistent scorer for the Dogs.