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Lyla Phillips serves the ball as she picked up a 6-2, 7-5 win at No. 1 singles in the 3-2 loss to East Jackson on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Lyla Phillips serves the ball as she picked up a 6-2, 7-5 win at No. 1 singles in the 3-2 loss to East Jackson on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs still hopeful to make the playoffs despite first round loss at region tournament

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Lady Dogs fell just shy in the first round of the region tournament and will now await to see if they will receive an at-large bid. On April 16, Hart traveled to Dacula to compete in the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament at Hebron Christian Academy.
Sophomore pitcher Max Martin pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, three earned runs and struck out five in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue in extra innings on April 9. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore pitcher Max Martin pitched seven innings and allowed five hits, three earned runs and struck out five in the 6-2 loss to Prince Avenue in extra innings on April 9. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs look to get out of slump in final games against East Jackson

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Diamond Dogs season could potentially come to a close on Friday after getting swept by Prince Avenue and dropping game one to East Jackson. On April 9, Hart hosted the Wolverines of Prince Avenue for game two of the three game series.
Senior Ayden Mercer returns the serve in a match earlier in the season, as he helped propel Hart County to a 3-1 win over East Jackson with a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 1 doubles in the first round of the region tournament on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Senior Ayden Mercer returns the serve in a match earlier in the season, as he helped propel Hart County to a 3-1 win over East Jackson with a 7-5, 6-2 win at No. 1 doubles in the first round of the region tournament on April 15. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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The Dogs are headed to state for the first time since 2021

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
The Dogs solidified their spot in the playoffs with a win against East Jackson, but will have to compete against Stephens in the consolation match after falling to Hebron Christian. On April 15, Hart traveled to Dacula to compete in the Region 8-AA Tournament at Hebron Christian Academy.
Sophomore pitcher Riley Sanders delivers the pitch in the 7-5 loss to Stephens County on April 4. With the loss, it resulted in a sweep for the Indians in the three game series. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Sophomore pitcher Riley Sanders delivers the pitch in the 7-5 loss to Stephens County on April 4. With the loss, it resulted in a sweep for the Indians in the three game series. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs still searching for first region win after dropping their past 11-games

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Diamond Dogs are still searching for their first region win after being swept by Stephens and dropping game one to Prince Avenue. On April 3, Hart traveled to Toccoa to take on the Indians of Stephens County.
Shone “Spudd” Webb sports his new uniform after committing to Georgia Southern April 3. (Photo submitted by Georgia Southern Athletics)

Shone “Spudd” Webb sports his new uniform after committing to Georgia Southern April 3. (Photo submitted by Georgia Southern Athletics)

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Webb commits to Georgia Southern for his final year of college basketball

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Former Hart County and Emmanuel University forward Shone Webb will play his final year of college basketball at Georgia Southern after announcing his commitment to the Eagles. Back on March 14, Webb announced that he would be leaving Emmanuel University and would be entering the transfer portal.