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Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

Pictured is Hannah Harris as her and Aubrey Alewine picked up the 6-0, 6-1 win at No. 1 doubles in the 4-1 win over the Lady Lions of Franklin County on March 27 in Carnesville.

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Racket Dogs split against rival in final region match

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams split against Franklin County to set them up for the Region Tournament at Oconee County High School on April 9 and 10. The Racket Dogs traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County.
Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

Senior goal keeper Ayden Thomason picked up back-to-back clean sheets against Oglethorpe and Westside.

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Dogs pick up pair of wins over Patriots

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After not playing a full game since March 19, the Dogs picked up back-to-back road wins to prepare for a gauntlet of an ending to the regular season.
Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

Senior pitcher Ethan Martin came in relief and pitched a gem for the Diamond Dogs, but fell 8-7 in extra innings in game one of the double header on March 29. Martin’s final statline from the bump was five innings pitched, four hits, one earned run, and five strikeouts.

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Diamond Dogs back in the win column to keep playoff hopes alive

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
After losing six straight games, the Diamond Dogs responded with a series win over Stephens County while also edging past Eastside on the road.
Madison McLane competing in the high jump at the Franklin County home meet in 2023.

Madison McLane competing in the high jump at the Franklin County home meet in 2023.

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McLane announces commitment to Emmanuel University

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Hart County High School track & field athlete Madison McLane announces her verbal commitment to Emmanuel University on March 25. During McLane’s sophomore year, scouts from Emmanuel had come out to a meet to watch athletes from around the area.
Senior pitcher Avery Strickland delivers the pitch in the 10-4 win over Elbert County on Feb. 19, as Strickland has committed and signed to play baseball at Newberry College.

Senior pitcher Avery Strickland delivers the pitch in the 10-4 win over Elbert County on Feb. 19, as Strickland has committed and signed to play baseball at Newberry College.

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Strickland is taking his talents to Newberry College

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Diamond Dogs pitcher and infielder Avery Strickland commits to Newberry College to continue his academic and baseball career. Back in the summer of 2023, Strickland was competing on his travel baseball team when they had a game at Newberry College.
Senior outfielder Kanyon Coulter hits a three run homerun in the 11-7 game three loss to Hebron Christian.

Senior outfielder Kanyon Coulter hits a three run homerun in the 11-7 game three loss to Hebron Christian.

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Diamond Dogs swept by Lions to increase losing streak to six

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Lions of Hebron Christian complete the sweep in the series against the Diamond Dogs with  back-to-back wins. After losing a close game at home to the Lions on March 19, Hart traveled to Hebron Christian on March 20 for game two of the series.
Robert Floyd returns a serve as he won his No. 3 singles match against Elbert, 6-4, 6-2.

Robert Floyd returns a serve as he won his No. 3 singles match against Elbert, 6-4, 6-2.

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Racket Dogs split matches against the Blue Devils

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Racket Dogs split against their rival Elbert County with hopes of finishing the season strong in their final region match against rival Franklin County. The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams traveled to Elberton to take on the Blue Devils of Elbert County.
Junior forward Channing Segars dribbles the ball up the sideline in the 8-0 loss to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

Junior forward Channing Segars dribbles the ball up the sideline in the 8-0 loss to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

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Weather plays factor in Soccer Dogs trip to Oconee

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Despite an 8-0 loss, the Lady Dogs held their ground against the defending AAA state champs, while the Dogs game was postponed due to lightning in the area.
The Seniors celebrate after a big 28-7 win over the Juniors in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 21 in Herndon Stadium.

The Seniors celebrate after a big 28-7 win over the Juniors in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 21 in Herndon Stadium.

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Seniors defeat Juniors to remain undefeated in Powderpuff career

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The seniors capped off their final Powderpuff football game with a 28-7 win over the juniors to remain undefeated in their Powderpuff career. The annual 2024 Powderpuff game took place under the lights in Herndon Stadium on March 21.