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Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

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Lady Dogs finish second: Hart falls to Elbert in McDonald’s Shootout finals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After a strong run to the finals, the Hart County girls basketball team fell to Elbert County for the third time this season in the McDonald’s Shootout. After beating Abbeville Monday 66-22 and Loganville Tuesday 62-56, the Lady Dogs lost 51-72 to their rivals from Elberton.
Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

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Lady Dogs come from behind Tuesday to stay on hot streak

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team was knocking on the door of winning its second tournament in two weeks by press time Wednesday. The Lady Dogs beat the home team to win the Madison County Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 22, with a final score of 59-42.
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Boys hoops goes 1-1 on week, endures opponent cancelations

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
After winning the Madison County Christmas Tournament last week, the Hart County boys basketball team struggled in its first game of the McDonald’s Shootout. The Bulldogs played Madison County in the finals of the two-day tournament on Wed, Dec. 22 and won decisively 74-49.
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McDonald’s Shootout next week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The 14th Annual McDonald’s Shootout will take place next week at Hart County High School. The three-day basketball tournament will kick off on Dec. 27 and games will begin at 10 a.m. and the last game will begin at 8:30 p.m. each day.
Quanterrio Hyman looks to referee for the pin against his Crescent opponent on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

Quanterrio Hyman looks to referee for the pin against his Crescent opponent on Wednesday, Dec. 15.

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Mat Dogs feel the heat in the Inferno

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County wrestling team had a hard time in the Inferno on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The first matchup was between the two visiting teams, Hart and Crescent. Hart started poorly with the first four wrestlers being pinned.
Pashay Saddler shoots off the rebound over the Elbert County defender on Dec. 17 in Elberton.

Pashay Saddler shoots off the rebound over the Elbert County defender on Dec. 17 in Elberton.

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Lady Dogs struggle on road against Blue Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team lost in Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 17. Elbert started out hot making a high percentage of shots from beyond the arc, taking a 25-8 lead in the first quarter. The Lady Devils then added 10 points without allowing Hart to score, ending the half up 46-19.
Tahj Johnson slams down two points in the team’s 53-46 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils in the Inferno, Elbert’s home court.

Tahj Johnson slams down two points in the team’s 53-46 win over the Elbert County Blue Devils in the Inferno, Elbert’s home court.

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Into the Inferno: Dogs win tough road game in Elberton

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Hart County boys basketball team won a close game on the road against Elbert County on Dec. 17. The Bulldogs ended up winning 53-46, but not without a heated battle to end the game. Hart started out strong, leading 18-7 by the end of the first quarter.
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Shot clock coming to GHSA basketball

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The shot clock, a familiar sight in college and pro basketball, is now a part of the high school game in Georgia as well. The Georgia High School Association approved a proposal to mandate the use of a 30-second shot clock for all varsity games in June 2020.
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Mat Dogs add win in Stephens County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Hart County wrestling team is now 7-6 after defeating Stephens County on Dec. 9. On Nov. 30 the Mat Dogs travelled to Carnesville and beat Franklin County (39-33) but lost to Madison County (30-39). They then went to Flowery Branch for the dual tournament, Battle at The Bluff on Dec. 4.
Front row: Bobby Jones and Bryce Durrett. Second Row: Kenyon Harris, Ethan Stovall, Cameron Risner, Michael Nichols and Jackson Carter. Third Row: Joshua Humphrey, Aiden Hill, Kory Sims, Chad Humphries, and Kaidyn Allen. Fourth Row: Keelan Jordan, Christian Fleming Lake Fuller, Maquae Sims, Colton Fowler. Fifth Row: Camarion Verdell, Champ Blackwell, Carlveon Cheeks, and Jakden Shiflet.

Front row: Bobby Jones and Bryce Durrett. Second Row: Kenyon Harris, Ethan Stovall, Cameron Risner, Michael Nichols and Jackson Carter. Third Row: Joshua Humphrey, Aiden Hill, Kory Sims, Chad Humphries, and Kaidyn Allen. Fourth Row: Keelan Jordan, Christian Fleming Lake Fuller, Maquae Sims, Colton Fowler. Fifth Row: Camarion Verdell, Champ Blackwell, Carlveon Cheeks, and Jakden Shiflet.

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Middle School Mat Dogs win region tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle School wrestling team competed in two region tournaments this weekend in Habersham. The team took first in the NEGIAA Traditional Tournament and second in the NEGIAA Team Duals, narrowly losing to Elbert County by one point.