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A host of Dogs defenders bring down the Monroe Area running back in the 25-13 loss Sept. 19. (Photo by Ric Williams)

A host of Dogs defenders bring down the Monroe Area running back in the 25-13 loss Sept. 19. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Purple Hurricanes surge past Dogs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Hart County dropped their fourth straight game after the loss to Monroe Area to get off to their worst start since 2017.    On Sept. 19, Hart traveled to Monroe to take on the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area.
Softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Kinsley Duncan named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to the softball’s senior infielder Kinsley Duncan. Duncan has played a vital role defensively this season for the Lady Dogs’ as their everyday first baseman.
Senior middle Ashlyn Wicker serves the ball into play during their 2-0 win on the road against Prince Avenue Sept. 18. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Senior middle Ashlyn Wicker serves the ball into play during their 2-0 win on the road against Prince Avenue Sept. 18. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs push win streak to seven

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Volley Dogs continued their winning ways by picking up a pair of region wins and a pair of non-region wins on the road.    On Sept. 18, Hart traveled to Toccoa to take on the Lady Indians of Stephens County and the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian.
EJ Watkins celebrating after a touchdown run. (Photo by Ric Williams)

EJ Watkins celebrating after a touchdown run. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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HCMS Dogs complete the comeback to remain undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Hart County Middle School football team traveled to Elberton to take on the Rams of Elbert County. After being down 12-0 at the half, the Dogs stormed back and pulled off the 24-12 comeback win over the Rams. 
Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards was one of four individuals inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame last week. The former four-sport athlete and coach at Valwood High School was surrounded by his family during the induction, that also included individuals and teams he was connected with during his time at his alma mater. (Photo submitted by Tammy Edwards)

Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards was one of four individuals inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame last week. The former four-sport athlete and coach at Valwood High School was surrounded by his family during the induction, that also included individuals and teams he was connected with during his time at his alma mater. (Photo submitted by Tammy Edwards)

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Edwards inducted into Hall of Fame

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards has been cemented into the Valwood High School Hall of Fame.    Edwards’ alma mater, Valwood High School out of Valdosta, inducted its fourth class into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 11-12.
Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning as the Lady Dogs pick up their second region win of the season with a 16-1 win over East Jackson Sept. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning as the Lady Dogs pick up their second region win of the season with a 16-1 win over East Jackson Sept. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs end five game skid with dominant region win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
After dropping five straight games, the Lady Dogs dominated East Jackson to end the first half of region play.    On Sept. 10, Hart hosted the Lady Dragons of Jefferson.
Volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Coley Phillips named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips. Phillips has been dominant at the net by picking up multiple kills against Hebron Christian, East Jackson, Rabun County and Elbert County.