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Senior catcher Pearce Mewborn (right) celebrates with freshman Slate Osborne (14) after scoring a run against Thomson in the first round of the state playoffs. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Senior catcher Pearce Mewborn (right) celebrates with freshman Slate Osborne (14) after scoring a run against Thomson in the first round of the state playoffs. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs season ends in Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Monday, May 12, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Diamond Dogs season ended after back-to-back losses in the Sweet Sixteen to Appling County.   On May 1, Hart traveled to Baxley to take on the Pirates of Appling County in the Sweet Sixteen of the GHSA state playoffs for baseball.
Head football coach Cory Dickerson speaks with the team after their third practice of the spring on May 6. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Head football coach Cory Dickerson speaks with the team after their third practice of the spring on May 6. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Spring football progress report

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Monday, May 12, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Spring is in the air and we have some news to share — football is back. On May 1, spring football practice began at Herndon Stadium as the Dogs get ready for the annual spring game against Habersham Central on May 16 as well as the 2025 campaign.
Seneca native, Alexander Rich, who was the Overall Male with a time of 39:04. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Seneca native, Alexander Rich, who was the Overall Male with a time of 39:04. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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47th Annual Hartwell Dam Run

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Monday, May 12, 2025
On May 3, 530 runners competed in the 47th Annual Hartwell Dam Run. In the 5K, 382 runners competed in the event. Easley native, Eddie Posey, who was the Overall Male with a time of 16:47. Seneca native, Katie Melton, who was the Overall Female with a time of 24:17.
Sophomore Jackson Starrett returns a serve earlier in the season as he captured the win at No. 1 singles, 6-3, 6-2, in the 4-1 loss to Sumter County in the Sweet Sixteen on April 29. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore Jackson Starrett returns a serve earlier in the season as he captured the win at No. 1 singles, 6-3, 6-2, in the 4-1 loss to Sumter County in the Sweet Sixteen on April 29. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Racquet Dogs run in the playoffs comes to end in the Sweet Sixteen

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Racquet Dogs playoff run comes to an end after a loss on the road to Sumter County in the Sweet Sixteen. On April 29, Hart traveled to Americus to take on the Panthers of Sumter County. Jackson Starrett captured a 6-3, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles. But after falling in the third set at No.
Former Hart County Bulldogs wide receiver and former Kansas Jayhawk defensive back (24) Mikendric Harper is set to host an Alumni Flag Football game and Youth Football Camp in Herndon Stadium on June 13 and 14. (Photo submitted by Harper)

Former Hart County Bulldogs wide receiver and former Kansas Jayhawk defensive back (24) Mikendric Harper is set to host an Alumni Flag Football game and Youth Football Camp in Herndon Stadium on June 13 and 14. (Photo submitted by Harper)

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Former Bulldog looks to give back to a community that gave so much to him

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Former Hart County football player, Mikendric Harper, revives the alumni flag football game while also hosting a youth football camp in Herndon Stadium this summer.