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Pictured is the girls golf team with the state runner-up trophy after placing second as a team at state. (Photo submitted by HCHS Golf)

Pictured is the girls golf team with the state runner-up trophy after placing second as a team at state. (Photo submitted by HCHS Golf)

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Golf teams finish in the Top 5 at State

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Hart County girls golf team finished as the state runner-up while the boys team finished fifth at the AA State Tournament in Columbus. On May 19-20, Hart competed in the AA State Golf Tournament down in Columbus.
Pictured is the Class of 2025 celebrating after a 22-20 win over the Class of 2026 in the annual Powderpuff game May 7. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured is the Class of 2025 celebrating after a 22-20 win over the Class of 2026 in the annual Powderpuff game May 7. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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SENIORS CROWNED POWDERPUFF CHAMPIONS

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Seniors avenge their loss from a year ago as they beat the juniors in a thrilling win in the 2025 Powderpuff game. On May 7, the seniors and the juniors squared off in the annual Powderpuff game.
Kaimon Rucker signs with the Baltimore Ravens on May 13. (Submitted by Jordan Lay)

Kaimon Rucker signs with the Baltimore Ravens on May 13. (Submitted by Jordan Lay)

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Rucker signs with the Ravens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Former Hart County Bulldog and University of North Carolina EDGE Kaimon Rucker officially signs with the Baltimore Ravens. Rucker spent five years up in Chapel Hill and was a four year starter for the Tar Heels.
Junior pole vaulter Luke Samples captures back-to-back state titles after clearing 16’6” at the state meet on May 9. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Junior pole vaulter Luke Samples captures back-to-back state titles after clearing 16’6” at the state meet on May 9. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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BACK-TO-BACK STATE CHAMPION

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Five Track Dogs make the podium as Samples repeats as state champion in pole vault after a historic performance. On May 9-10, Hart traveled to East Jackson High School in Commerce to compete in the GHSA AA State Championship Meet.
Senior Nate Harris qualifies for state after placing second in the 4x800-meter relay and third in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at Sectionals on May 3. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Senior Nate Harris qualifies for state after placing second in the 4x800-meter relay and third in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run at Sectionals on May 3. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Track Dogs advance to State

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Monday, May 12, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   A multitude of Track Dogs advance past Sectionals to solidify their spot at the State Meet.
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.