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Mat Dogs start the season strong

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, November 21, 2025
The Mat Dogs open up the season placing second at Lakeside Evans and splitting on the road at Franklin County. On Nov. 15, Hart opened up the 2025-2026 campaign with a trip to Lakeside Evans High School to compete in the Rumble at the Jungle. The boys placed second overall out of 13 teams.
HCMS head football coach Earl Fouch soaks it in after a Gatorade bath in the 27-12 win over Madison County to capture the NEGIAA Championship Oct. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

HCMS head football coach Earl Fouch soaks it in after a Gatorade bath in the 27-12 win over Madison County to capture the NEGIAA Championship Oct. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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HCMS DOGS CROWNED CHAMPIONS

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The HCMS Bulldogs claim their first NEGIAA Championship since 2017 after a dominant performance.  On Oct. 16, the undefeated Hart County Middle School football team hosted the Mustangs of Madison County with the NEGIAA Championship on the line. Hart won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Cross Country’s junior runner Sevyn Singleton earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Cross Country’s junior runner Sevyn Singleton earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Sevyn Singleton named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to cross country’s Sevyn Singleton. Singleton has been the most consistent runner for the boys team this season as he has been their top runner at every single meet this season.
Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland celebrates after striking out a batter in the 16-7 game two win over Franklin County to sweep the Lady Lions and advance to the Sweet Sixteen Oct. 15. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland celebrates after striking out a batter in the 16-7 game two win over Franklin County to sweep the Lady Lions and advance to the Sweet Sixteen Oct. 15. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Sweep sends Lady Dogs to Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Lady Dogs punched their ticket to the Sweet Sixteen after sweeping rival Franklin County in the first round. On Oct. 15, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin County for a best of three series in the first round of the state playoffs.
Junior quarterback Kurston Curry (left) fakes the hand off to his junior running back Faustino Rangel (right) before running a quarterback keeper in the 21-6 win over the Eagles of East Jackson Oct. 17. (Photo by Ric Williams)

Junior quarterback Kurston Curry (left) fakes the hand off to his junior running back Faustino Rangel (right) before running a quarterback keeper in the 21-6 win over the Eagles of East Jackson Oct. 17. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Dogs soar past Eagles in the second half to capture second region win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
After trailing 6-0 at the half, the Dogs went on a 21-0 run in the second half to capture their second region win. Coming off of a bye week, the Dogs continued Region 8-AA play against the Eagles of East Jackson Oct. 17. The Eagles won the toss and elected to receive.
The Volley Dogs huddle up to pray before a match earlier in the season against A.R. Johnson of Augusta Oct. 14. (Photo by Benjamin London)

The Volley Dogs huddle up to pray before a match earlier in the season against A.R. Johnson of Augusta Oct. 14. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs season ends with Elite Eight loss

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Volley Dogs historic run ends with an Elite Eight road loss to Savannah Arts Academy. On Oct. 18, Hart traveled to Lithonia to take on the Lady Wolverines of Miller Grove in the Sweet Sixteen. The Volley Dogs dominated all three sets, 25-12, 25-15 and 25-15, to advance to the Elite Eight.