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Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring with 26 points as she helps Hart capture their first win of the new year over the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central, 63-27.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring with 26 points as she helps Hart capture their first win of the new year over the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central, 63-27.

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Lady Dogs head into region play with a win over Clarke Central

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The Lady Dogs started the new year and ended their non-region play with a big win over Clarke Central, 63-27. Hart hosted the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central for their first game of the new year.
Senior wrestler AJ Smith and the Mat Dogs defeat Oconee County and Monroe Area to claim second place in the 2024 area duals on Jan. 6 to advance to the state duals on Jan. 20.

Senior wrestler AJ Smith and the Mat Dogs defeat Oconee County and Monroe Area to claim second place in the 2024 area duals on Jan. 6 to advance to the state duals on Jan. 20.

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Mat Dogs advance to state duals after placing second at area duals

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
By defeating Oconee County and Monroe Area in the Area Duals, the Mat Dogs placed in the Top Two and will compete at state as a team on Jan. 20. Hart traveled to Oconee County High School to compete in the 2024 Area Duals for Region 8-AAA.
Pictured is the Starnes family after being voted in as the new senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Pictured first row from left is Hope and Harper, and the second row from left Brad and his wife Jahna.

Pictured is the Starnes family after being voted in as the new senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Pictured first row from left is Hope and Harper, and the second row from left Brad and his wife Jahna.

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Starnes named senior pastor of Cornerstone Baptist

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
After just 11 months of searching, Cornerstone Baptist Church named Dr. Brad Starnes as the new senior pastor of the church on Dec. 10.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs strike gold in past two meets

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Monday, January 8, 2024
The Mat Dogs struck gold after picking up some first place finishes at the Tiger Den Traditional on Dec. 21st and at the Bulldog Bash on Dec. 30. Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to compete in the Tiger Den Invitational and had 11 first place finishers.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans scored 11 points against Prince Avenue and led the team with 13 points against Bleckley.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans scored 11 points against Prince Avenue and led the team with 13 points against Bleckley.

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Dogs finish fourth in the McDonald’s Shootout

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Monday, January 8, 2024
The Dogs won their first game in the first round of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout, before dropping their next two to finish in fourth place. Hart began their quest for a McDonald’s Shootout Championship against the Wolverines of Prince Avenue on Dec. 27.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

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Lady Dogs fall in the McDonald’s Shootout Championship

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Monday, January 8, 2024
After winning the first two games, the Lady Dogs fell to Wade Hampton in the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout to finish as the runner ups. Hart took on the Lady Dogs of Pendleton out of South Carolina for a battle of the Dogs in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout.
Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

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Rucker makes a decision on his future

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current UNC defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker announces his plans for 2024. Rucker, who is in his senior year at the University of North Carolina, took his announcement to his social media with a video and a caption that states: “onto the next chapter… keep choppin’.
Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

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Starks’ performance versus Hampton earns her Player of the Game

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current Georgia Southern guard Torrion Starks earned the Freedom Fighter Player of the Game after a season high night against Hampton University. But she’s had to battle some adversity to get to this point.
Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

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Curry’s career night soars Dogs past Eagles

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Freshman guard Kurston Curry’s 35 points helped the Dogs end their three-game skid with a win over Athens Christian, and gave them momentum heading into the McDonald’s Shootout. Hart canceled their game in the Dorman Invitational up in South Carolina on the weekend of Dec. 2.