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Sophomore outfielder Peyton McCollum blast two home runs to center field in the 12-4 win over Rabun County.

Sophomore outfielder Peyton McCollum blast two home runs to center field in the 12-4 win over Rabun County.

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McCollum’s home runs elevate Lady Dogs past Rabun to clinch playoff spot

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
After falling in a competitive game against Franklin, the Lady Dogs secured their spot in the state playoffs with a win over Rabun County to end the regular season. On Oct. 2, Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lady Lions of Franklin County.
The Volley Dogs celebrate after a 2-0 win (25-21 and 25-19) against Prince Avenue Christian on Oct. 8 to secure a home game in the first round of the region tournament that begins on Oct. 10.

The Volley Dogs celebrate after a 2-0 win (25-21 and 25-19) against Prince Avenue Christian on Oct. 8 to secure a home game in the first round of the region tournament that begins on Oct. 10.

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Volley Dogs upset PAC to clinch home court advantage in Region Tournament

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Volley Dogs sweep Prince Avenue Christian in an emotional comeback win on senior night. On Oct. 8, Hart hosted its final regular season match against Region 8-AA foe — the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on senior night.
Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Junior Erin Miller serves the ball into play during the 2-1 loss to Franklin County on Oct. 1.

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Volley Dogs back-to-back losses put playoff hopes into question

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
With losses to both Franklin County and Hebron Christian, the Volley Dogs playoff hopes are up in the air. On Oct. 1, Hart hosted the Lady Lions of Franklin County and Hebron Christian. In their first match against Franklin County, the Volley Dogs dropped the first set, 16-25.
Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

Junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan and sophomore second baseman Carly Dutton celebrates after a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers of Commerce on Senior Night Sept. 30.

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Lady Dogs shutout Commerce while falling to Stephens

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The Lady Dogs get their first shutout win on senior night, but fall to the Lady Indians of Stephens County the next day. On Sept. 30, Hart hosted the Lady Tigers of Commerce for Senior Night as the Lady Dogs honored their three seniors — Skylar Dutton, Natalie Morgan, and Emma Faust pre-game.
The Lady Dogs meet at the mound during a seven run second inning in the 15-0 run rule against the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on Sept. 24.

The Lady Dogs meet at the mound during a seven run second inning in the 15-0 run rule against the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian on Sept. 24.

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Back-to-back losses puts Lady Dogs playoff hopes in jeopardy

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Editors Note: This story has been edited as the Hart County at Franklin County game on Sept. 26 has been cancelled due to inclement weather and the cancellation of all Hart County Schools on Thursday. The Lady Dogs fall in back-to-back games against the top teams in the region, and in the state.