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Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery dribbles the ball up the court in the 60-29 win over Oglethorpe County on Nov. 7.

Junior forward Kiasia Montgomery dribbles the ball up the court in the 60-29 win over Oglethorpe County on Nov. 7.

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Lady Dogs start season 0-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Lady Dogs picked up a win in the scrimmage, but fell in the fourth quarter on the road in the season opener. On Nov. 7, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game.
Senior Mackenzie Searles placed 43rd to help the girls team advance to state after a ninth place finish. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Senior Mackenzie Searles placed 43rd to help the girls team advance to state after a ninth place finish. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

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Cross Country advances to state after Top 10 finish at Sectionals

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Both boys and girls cross country teams qualify for state with Top 10 finishes. On Nov. 2, the Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Jefferson to compete in the GHSA AA Sectional 2 with Regions 5, 6, 7, and 8 competing in the meet.
Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

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Rangel and Newton run over Lions to clinch playoff spot

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hart County’s rushing attack combines for 203 yards to put the Dogs past the Lions, 29-9, to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. On Nov. 1, Hart hosted the Lions of Franklin County for the final regular season game of the regular season.
Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

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Urgent call for Thanksgiving donations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, regional non-profit Love Him Love Them is asking the community to provide warmth and care to vulnerable families and individuals.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

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Dogs look to defend region title

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
We must become greater, I must become less. That will be the motto for the Dogs as they look to defend their region title in the 2024-2025 campaign. Last season was simply like a roller coaster for the Dogs. It was full of highs and lows.
Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

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Lady Dogs will have a new look this season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After graduating five seniors a year ago, the Lady Dogs will rely on its current senior class to lead the way. The Lady Dogs are coming off of a 22-9 season that was led by arguably their most experienced, veteran core in Mike Edwards tenure as head coach of the Lady Dogs.