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Pictured are all 12 Mat Dogs who advanced to Sectionals after making it out of the Area Traditionals at Stephens County High School on Feb. 1.

Pictured are all 12 Mat Dogs who advanced to Sectionals after making it out of the Area Traditionals at Stephens County High School on Feb. 1.

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Sectionals bound

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, February 7, 2025
Hart County sends one Lady Mat Dog and all 12 Mat Dogs to Sectionals after competing well at Area Traditionals. On Jan. 31, the Lady Mat Dogs traveled to Stephens County to compete in Girls Area Traditionals.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell brings the ball up the court in a 75-67 overtime thrilling win over Franklin County. Photo submitted by DJ Groves.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell brings the ball up the court in a 75-67 overtime thrilling win over Franklin County. Photo submitted by DJ Groves.

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Dogs pick up key region rival wins

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Dogs now control their own destiny with back-to-back wins over rivals Franklin and Stephens. On Jan. 31, Hart returned home after being on the road the past five games to take on the Lions of Franklin County.
Senior guard Channing Segars dribbles the ball across the timeline in the 54-38 win over Franklin County. Photo submitted by DJ Groves.

Senior guard Channing Segars dribbles the ball across the timeline in the 54-38 win over Franklin County. Photo submitted by DJ Groves.

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Lady Dogs set eyes on No. 2 seed

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, February 7, 2025
With wins over rivals Franklin and Stephens, the Lady Dogs are just one game away from claiming the No. 2 seed for the region tournament. On Jan. 31, Hart returned home after a five game road stretch to host the Lady Lions of Franklin County with the No. 2 seed on the line.
The new multipurpose athletic facility at Veterans Stadium (above) features a coaches office that faces the track/field, storage/equipment room for the track and middle school football team, a fully functioning concession stand, a hydration station and two locker rooms with bathrooms, a hydration station, lockers and benches in each room. Both locker rooms can hold up to 160 athletes.

The new multipurpose athletic facility at Veterans Stadium (above) features a coaches office that faces the track/field, storage/equipment room for the track and middle school football team, a fully functioning concession stand, a hydration station and two locker rooms with bathrooms, a hydration station, lockers and benches in each room. Both locker rooms can hold up to 160 athletes.

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Multipurpose building work completed

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Hart County School System’s new multipurpose athletic facility at Veterans Stadium is ready for use, Assistant Superintendent Brooks Mewborn announced Jan. 30.
Senior guard TK Smith hits a three from the right corner in the 79-26 loss against Hebron.

Senior guard TK Smith hits a three from the right corner in the 79-26 loss against Hebron.

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Lady Dogs to fight for the No. 2 seed

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Lady Dogs’ defense continued to shine in the win against Prince Avenue before Hebron Christian dominated Hart. On Jan. 24, Hart traveled to Bogart to take on the Lady Wolverines of Prince Avenue Christian to begin the second half of region play.
Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery reels in one of her eight rebounds in the 68-51 loss to Franklin County on Jan. 14 in the Lion’s Den. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery reels in one of her eight rebounds in the 68-51 loss to Franklin County on Jan. 14 in the Lion’s Den. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Lady Dogs now 1-2 in region play after back-to-back losses

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
After falling to Hebron Christian, the Lady Dogs began the five game road trip with a loss to Franklin County to start region play 1-2. On Jan. 8, Hart hosted the nationally No. 4 ranked Lady Lions of Hebron Christian.
Senior wrestler Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent and wins his match against Stephens County at the Area Duals. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Senior wrestler Harrison Krause looks to pin his opponent and wins his match against Stephens County at the Area Duals. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Mat Dogs fail to make State Duals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Mat Dogs failed to reach the State Duals after placing fourth in the Area Duals. On Jan. 8, Hart traveled to Commerce to compete in the Area Duals at East Jackson High School, after it was originally scheduled to be on Jan. 11 but was moved up due to weather.