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Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

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Lady Dogs start region play 1-0

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 9, 2025
After falling to Madison County to begin the new year, the Lady Dogs started region play 1-0 with a win over Prince Avenue Christian. On Jan. 4, Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County for the first game of the new year.
Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

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Thomas commits to Purdue

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Former Hart County and Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas commits to Purdue University to play his final season of college football. On Jan. 5, Purdue Football was the first to announce Thomas’ commitment on X.
Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

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Lady Dogs finish as runner-ups in McDonald’s Shootout

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
After snapping a three-game skid against Oglethorpe County, the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups in the 17th annual McDonald’s Shootout. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Lady Dogs dominated the first half of play as they went into the half with a 27-11 lead.
The Dogs bench celebrates after a big three late in 79-52 win over Pendleton as they would then go onto defeat Elbert County, 69-57 to win the McDonald’s Shootout Championship.

The Dogs bench celebrates after a big three late in 79-52 win over Pendleton as they would then go onto defeat Elbert County, 69-57 to win the McDonald’s Shootout Championship.

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DOGS CROWNED CHAMPIONS OF McDONALD’S SHOOTOUT

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Dogs captured their first McDonald’s Shootout Championship since 2022, while going 1-1 outside of the tournament. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Patriots of Oglethorpe County. Oglethorpe came out and punched the Dogs in the mouth and took a 17-9 lead at the end of the first quarter.