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Freshman infielder Slate Osborne (left) walks it off in the 4-3 win in game two on April 25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Freshman infielder Slate Osborne (left) walks it off in the 4-3 win in game two on April 25. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Survive and Advance

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
After a controversial call to fall in game one, the Diamond Dogs put together back-to-back wins to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. On April 25, Hart traveled to Thomson to take on the Bulldogs in a best of three series in the first round of the state playoffs.
Cayson Craft finishes with two assists and a goal in the 8-0 win over the Bulldogs of Thomson on April 18. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Cayson Craft finishes with two assists and a goal in the 8-0 win over the Bulldogs of Thomson on April 18. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Dogs return to the playoffs after a two year hiatus

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
For the fourth time in school history, the Dogs make the state playoffs following a big win over Thomson. On April 18, Hart hosted the Bulldogs of Thomson for the final regular season game of the season. Just six Manuel Velazquez Sigala put the Dogs in front with a goal, 1-0.
Senior Harrison Krause placed second in pole vault at the Region 8-AA meet on April 19 in Carnesville. (Photo/Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Senior Harrison Krause placed second in pole vault at the Region 8-AA meet on April 19 in Carnesville. (Photo/Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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A multitude of Track Dogs advance to Sectionals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
21 Track Dogs advance to Sectionals after competing in the Region 8-AA Meet. On April 17, two Track Dogs traveled to Monroe to compete in the George Walton Academy FAT. Junior Luke Samples placed first in pole vault and senior Harrison Krause placed fourth.
Sophomore infielder Carly Dutton throws to first for the out in the 12-8 win over Cherokee. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore infielder Carly Dutton throws to first for the out in the 12-8 win over Cherokee. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs season comes to an end in the Final 12

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Lady Dogs season comes to an end after getting eliminated by rival Elbert County in the Final 12. On April 16, Hart traveled to Woodstock to compete in the slow-pitch playoffs. In the first round, the No.10 seeded Lady Dogs took on the No. 7 seeded Lady Rebels of Haralson County.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys tennis team as they celebrate after their 3-0 win over No. 9 seed Pike County and advance to the Sweet Sixteen. (Photo submitted by Hart County High School)

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys tennis team as they celebrate after their 3-0 win over No. 9 seed Pike County and advance to the Sweet Sixteen. (Photo submitted by Hart County High School)

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Racquet Dogs Sweet Sixteen Bound

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Racquet Dogs advance to the Sweet Sixteen after sweeping Pike County on the road. On April 16, Hart traveled back to Dacula to compete in the consolation match in the Region 8-AA tournament against the Indians of Stephens County. The Indians quickly swept the Dogs, 3-0 to claim the No.
Sevyn Singleton (right) runs in the first leg of the 4x800-meter relay as he helped the Dogs place first in the event at the home meet against Westside on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sevyn Singleton (right) runs in the first leg of the 4x800-meter relay as he helped the Dogs place first in the event at the home meet against Westside on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Track Dogs set their eyes on the Region 8-AA meet

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
After coming off of a Top 10 finish at Franklin and finishing behind Westside at home, the Track Dogs will look to finish the regular season strong before the Region 8-AA Meet on Saturday.
Will Bell scores the lone goal in the 3-1 loss to the Blue Devils of Elbert County on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Will Bell scores the lone goal in the 3-1 loss to the Blue Devils of Elbert County on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Soccer Dogs get swept by Elbert on their own turf

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Soccer Dogs drop both games, 3-1, to their rival – Elbert County. On April 16, Hart hosted the Blue Devils of Elbert County from Herndon Stadium. For the girls, the Lady Devils got on the board just 10-minutes into the game to take a 1-0 lead and held it going into the half.