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Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

Tennis season ends after first round exit in region tournament

Both boys and girls tennis teams fell to Franklin County in the first round of the region tournament on Tuesday. Not only does that eliminate them from the remainder of the region tournament, but it also eliminates them from the state playoffs and ends the Racket Dogs season.
Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

Former Dogs pitcher showcases his Tallent for the Tigers

Former Hart County and current Clemson pitcher, Casey Tallent, is playing a significant role for the Tigers in 2023.
Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 29

The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell will host its second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a successful event last year,  Kurve Augustine, the Bell Family YMCA’s sports director, said he is excited for what is to come in year two of the event.
Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Diamond Dogs on a three-game win streak

The Hart County Diamond Dogs are on a three-game win streak after sweeping Washington-Wilkes on April 6. The Dogs also defeated Stephens County on the road on Tuesday. On April 6, the Diamond Dogs competed in their last non-region series of the year, as they hosted Washington-Wilkes.
Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Campbell learning “hard work pays off” in softball and in life

Former Lady Dog and current Morehead State University outfielder, Taikibrea Campbell, is finding success through the struggle of being a college athlete. Just a year ago, Campbell committed to play college softball for the Eagles. Now she is a normal starter in the outfield.
Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

Diamond Dogs split with Hebron and fall to Jefferson

The Diamond Dogs split the double-header against Hebron Christian at home and fell on the road against Jefferson. Senior pitcher Reese Maxwell got the nod to start in game one versus Hebron Christian at home on March 30.
Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

Girls end their season on a high note while boys make the playoffs

The Hart County Soccer Dogs wrapped up the regular season sweeping Athens Christian on senior night, spliting against Elbert, and the boys beat Monsignor Donovan on the road.
Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

Racket Dogs wrap up regular season play

The Racket Dogs fell to Franklin on the road, but split games at home, as the girls picked up the 3-2 win. Hart then honored their nine seniors against Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday, as the boys won 3-2, while the girls fell 2-3.
Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

Errors define losses to Lions

The Diamond Dogs were swept by the Lions of Franklin County and also lost to Hebron Christian, 5-4. After the Dogs lost game one at home on March 21, Hart made the trip to Carnesville in hopes to get back in the win column in a double-header versus Franklin County.
Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

Softball splits with Franklin

The Lady Dogs wrapped up regular season play on the road against Franklin County, splitting the double-header with the Lady Lions on March 22. Hart was able to get the bats going in the 8-3 game one win. In game two, it was the complete opposite, as Franklin shut out Hart, 4-0.