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Sophomore Chesnee Strickland celebrates with her teammates moments after a walkoff double in the 11-10 win over the Lady Dragons of Jefferson on March 12. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs walk it off to split series with Jefferson

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Monday, March 24, 2025

After being run-ruled in game one, the Lady Dogs bounced back with a walk-off win in game two against Jefferson. On March 12, Hart traveled to Jefferson to take on the Lady Dragons.

Sophomore Ava Carey went 5-6 with seven runs, five runs batted in and two walks.

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Lady Dogs crush Johnson in back-to-back wins

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Lady Dogs dropped a combined 59 runs in two games to demolish Johnson of Gainesville to even out their overall record. On Feb. 26, Hart hosted the Lady Knights of Johnson of Gainesville in a doubleheader.

Harrison Krause (middle on first row) surrounded by family and coaches as he signs with Belmont Abbey College to continue his academic and wrestling career.

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Two HCHS athletes sign with Conference of Carolina schools

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Two Hart County senior athletes put pen to paper and signed with a pair of Division II schools within the Conference of Carolina’s. On Feb.

Photo by Blocks Fletcher

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Track Dogs place first and sixth at Stephens County meet

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Track Dogs’ boys team placed first while the girls team placed sixth at the 2nd Annual Currahee Relays in Toccoa. On March 1, Hart traveled to Toccoa to compete in the 2nd Annual Currahee Relays at Stephens County High School.

Adah Grace Johnson prepares to serve in the 5-0 loss to Stephens County on Feb. 27.

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Lady Racket Dogs in four-match slump

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Lady Racket Dogs in a four-match slump after dropping their previous three matches against Clarke Central, Stephens County and Prince Avenue Christian. On Feb. 26, Hart hosted the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central. Mary Charlotte Gordon picked up a win at No.

Ayden Mercer returns a serve in the 5-0 loss to Stephens.

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Racket Dogs on three-match skid

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Racket Dogs drop three straight matches including two in region play to even out their region record. On Feb. 26, Hart hosted the Gladiators of Clarke Central and were swept by the Gladiators after losing all five matches, 5-0.

Sophomore Manuel Velazquez Sigala scores his second goal of the match in the 6-0 win over Crescent on March 4.

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Dogs rebound to start two-game win streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

After stumbling in a loss to Rabun on the road, the Dogs piece together a two game win streak after back-to-back wins at home. On Feb. 26, Hart traveled to Rabun County to take on the Wildcats.

Junior Madison Heaton makes her penalty kick in the 3-2 loss to the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County in penalties.

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Lady Dogs suffer first loss of the season in penalties

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Lady Dogs rebounded against Crescent after their perfect start to the season came to an end in penalties against Oglethorpe. On Feb. 26, Hart traveled to Rabun County to take on the Lady Wildcats.

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Athlete of the Week sponsored by Johnson Heating and Air: Madi Bennett

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.

Freshman pitcher Aiden Kennedy celebrates after the final out in the 4-3 win over the Warriors of Oconee County.

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Diamond Dogs getting hot at the right time

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Diamond Dogs begin a win streak that stands at four-games with wins over Madison, Elbert, and Oconee. On Feb. 26, Hart traveled to Danielsville to take on the Red Raiders of Madison County after a walkoff win at home against the Red Raiders just two days prior.