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Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

Freshman second baseman Crew Franklin collects a hit during the 7-5 win in game two of the double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.

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Diamond Dogs struggle to begin region play

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Diamond Dogs momentum after winning the final game of the Oconee County series was snapped by Franklin County’s shutout win. Hart hosted a double header against the Warriors of Oconee County on March 7.
Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

Freshman second baseman Carly Dutton goes 3-3 in the 12-6 win over East Jackson.

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Lady Dogs split double header in home opener

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
After defeating East Jackson in game one, the Lady Dogs fell to Franklin County in game two to begin the slow-pitch season.
Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

Senior forward Axsel Fajardo guides his team to wins over Commerce and Monroe Area. Fajardo scored four goals against Commerce and five goals against Monroe Area.

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Dogs start region play with a big win over Monroe Area

News Staff
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Carrying a win streak into region play, the Dogs kept it alive with a win over Monroe Area on the road. On March 8, Hart hosted the Tigers of Commerce in the Dogs first game back since Feb. 27 due to weather.
Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

Knox Payne (pictured third from left) claimed back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship on March 3 in Perry, Ga.

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Payne wins second consecutive state title

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Eight-year-old Hartwell native, Knox Payne, captures back-to-back state championships at the Georgia Wrestling State Championship in Perry, Ga. on March 3.
Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

Pictured is Lyla Phillips as she returns a serve as she fell in the 10-point tiebreaker 10-8 against Monroe Area on Feb. 29.

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Racket Dogs fall in back-to-back region matches

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After capturing their first wins of the season, the Racket Dogs fall just short of capturing wins against Monroe Area and Stephens County. Hart hosted the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Feb. 29. For the boys, after winning at No. 3 singles, things didn’t go their way and fell, 4-1.
Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

Senior pitcher Brent Franklin tossed five innings allowing one hit, three runs, one earned run, seven walks, struck out five, and picked up his first win of the season on the bump for the Dogs in the 7-3 win over the Banks County.

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Warriors serve Diamond Dogs first loss in region play

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
After getting back to their winning ways with a win over Banks County, Oconee County hands the Diamond Dogs their first region loss of the season. Hart picked up a game against Banks County, and hosted the Leopards on Feb. 29 from Saye Field.
HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

HCHS softball’s assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to head coach.

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Softball under new leadership

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hart County High School softball assistant coach Gerald Gates has been promoted to be the head coach of the program. In a team meeting in January, former head coach Katie Jo Gentry announced that she would not be returning to the program, and that Gates would replace her as head coach.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs pick up first win of the season

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Racket Dogs captured their first win of the season over Barrow Arts & Science. Hart competed in their first non-region match of the season as they hosted Barrow Arts & Science on Feb. 23.