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Sophomore infielder Emory McCollum fields a grounder then throws to first for the out in the 8-0 loss to Jackson. (Photo by London)

Sophomore infielder Emory McCollum fields a grounder then throws to first for the out in the 8-0 loss to Jackson. (Photo by London)

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Lady Dogs start season 3-2

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
After suffering a loss to start the season, the Lady Dogs went 3-1 in a tournament to start the season above .500.    On Aug. 7, Hart started their season with a home opener against the Lady Panthers of Jackson County.
Rising sophomore cross country runner Kayden Segars has been named this week’s Athlete of the Week. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Rising sophomore cross country runner Kayden Segars has been named this week’s Athlete of the Week. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Athlete of the Week: Kayden Segars

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to cross country’s rising sophomore runner Kayden Segars. Segars was nominated by his coaching staff based on his work both on and off the course this offseason.
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Opinion: One Year Ago

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Well, it has officially been a year ago that I published the biggest column I’ve ever written.    As I mentioned in the column, I was honestly scared to publish it just because I didn’t know how people would receive it.    Is it too harsh or is it the wake up call our community needs?
Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with a Senior League World Series banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. (Photo courtesy of Hart County Little League)

Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with a Senior League World Series banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. (Photo courtesy of Hart County Little League)

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Team Southeast finishes sixth at Senior League World Series

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
After advancing to the quarterfinals, the road to a World Series title came to an end with a loss in the quarterfinals for Team Southeast.   On July 31, Team Southeast took on Team West in the final game of pool play to determine seeding for the quarterfinal elimination games.
Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

Hart County Senior League Softball team poses with their Southeast Champions banner before a game in the Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, Delaware. The team consists of Milo Allen, Marlee Bowers, Maggie Bridges, Ky Dubose, Kinsley Duncan, Peyton Jordan, Emory McCollum, Peyton McCollum, Emma Mitchell, Kam Price, Erika Royston, Bella Segars, Chesnee Strickland, EmmaKate White and MaryBeth White. The team is coached by Kyle McCollum, Mason Bowers, Tony Strickland and Head Coach Paul Mitchel

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Playing on the world stage

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
On July 28, Team Southeast began their quest towards capturing a World Series title by taking on Team Canada in the first game of pool play.    After a scoreless first inning, Southeast loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the second.
10 campers were learning the fundamentals of the fast growing sport in the world at Pickleball Camp July 21-25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

10 campers were learning the fundamentals of the fast growing sport in the world at Pickleball Camp July 21-25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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YMCA ends summer with Pickleball Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The YMCA ends summer camps with one of the fastest growing sports in the world — pickleball camp.    On July 21-25, 10 campers were in attendance for pickleball camp as they learned the fundamentals of the game.