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The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

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DOGS CROWNED REGION CHAMPIONS

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
With wins over Monroe Area and Hebron Christian in the region tournament, the Dogs captured their first region title under second year head coach Matt Gibbs. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament on Feb. 14.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs fall in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams open up the season 0-1 after dropping all sets to a tough Oconee County team. The Racket Dogs opened up their 2024 campaign on the road as they traveled to Watkinsville on Feb. 7 to take on the Warriors of Oconee County.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips named as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA by coaches within the region.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips named as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA by coaches within the region.

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Five Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Two seniors make the All-Region team, one senior and one junior were named as honorable mentions, and senior guard Dakota Phillips was tabbed as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA.
Pictured is senior midfielder Luis Genchi as he scored the lone goal for the Dogs in the 9-1 loss against Elbert County on Feb. 9

Pictured is senior midfielder Luis Genchi as he scored the lone goal for the Dogs in the 9-1 loss against Elbert County on Feb. 9

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Dogs start 0-2 for the first time since 2017

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After back-to-back losses to start the season, the Dogs will look to get back on track at home against Jasper County on Feb. 16. Hart opened up the season with a trip to the Granite Bowl to take on rival Elbert County on Feb. 9.
Strickland

Strickland

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Three Dogs tabbed for All-Region honors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
One senior represented the Dogs by making the All-Region team, while a junior and a freshman were named honorable mentions. Senior forward Avery Strickland collects his first All-Region team selection in his final season with the Dogs.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Lady Dogs secure a spot in the playoffs

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With a win over Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament, the Lady Dogs look to host the first round of the state playoffs with a win over Oconee County. Before the Lady Dogs entered the region tournament, they traveled to Carnesville on Feb.
Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

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Mat Dogs send five to compete at state

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Mat Dogs will send one girl and four boys to compete in the State Meet in Macon on Feb. 15-17. On Feb. 9, the Mat Dogs sent three girls to compete in Sectionals at Habersham Central, as the Top Six from Sectionals would advance to Macon.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Dogs clinch the two seed after win over Franklin County

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With the win over Franklin County, the Dogs secured the No. 2 seed and clinched a spot in the state tournament. Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lion’s Den on Feb. 9. It was a low scoring first quarter of play, as the Dogs led 11-8.