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Pictured from left is kicker Axsel Fajardo, tight end Josh Donkersgoed, defensive backs coach Stephen Gomez, running back and saftey Jamir Rucker, defensive end Trez Fouch, and offensive lineman Owen Kesler after the All Athens Area FCA All-Star Game at Clark Central High School.

Pictured from left is kicker Axsel Fajardo, tight end Josh Donkersgoed, defensive backs coach Stephen Gomez, running back and saftey Jamir Rucker, defensive end Trez Fouch, and offensive lineman Owen Kesler after the All Athens Area FCA All-Star Game at Clark Central High School.

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Five Dogs represent Hart County in FCA All-Star Game

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Five Hart County Bulldogs and one coach were selected and competed and coached in the 2023 Athens area FCA All-Star game on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Clarke Central High School.
Junior guard Andrew Maxwell had a season high 11 points against the Blue Devils in the 65-61 loss to Elbert County on Dec. 15.

Junior guard Andrew Maxwell had a season high 11 points against the Blue Devils in the 65-61 loss to Elbert County on Dec. 15.

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Dogs on a three-game skid

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Dogs are looking for answers after dropping the past three games at Elbert County, at Oglethorpe, and at home against Jefferson. The Dogs made the 18-mile trip to the Inferno on Dec. 15 to take on rival Elbert County.
Senior forward Madison McLane dropped 14 points in the 54-41 win over their rival, the Lady Devils of Elbert County at the Inferno on Dec. 15.

Senior forward Madison McLane dropped 14 points in the 54-41 win over their rival, the Lady Devils of Elbert County at the Inferno on Dec. 15.

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Lady Dogs drop two straight after defeating rival

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Lady Dogs sweep Elbert County on the season before dropping back-to-back games at Oglethorpe County and at home versus Jefferson. Hart traveled to the Inferno on Dec. 15 to face the Lady Devils for the final time of the season.
The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

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Mat Dogs take home second place at Augusta tournament

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs look like they are beginning to turn the corner going 2-1 at Madison County and taking home second place at Lakeside Evans High School in Augusta. The Mat Dogs traveled to Madison County to compete in the Quads at Madison on Dec. 8.
Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

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Dogs rebound against Oglethorpe after loss to Madison

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
After one of the worst losses in Matt Gibbs’ time with Hart to Madison County, the Dogs bounced back and got a big win over Oglethorpe County. The Dogs were faced with a tough task as they hosted the No. 3 team in Class AAA and No. 16 team in the state — the Red Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Junior guard TK Smith (23) and senior guard Dakota Phillips (not pictured) scored 20 points each, and combined for 40 points in the 68-41 win over Madison County on Dec. 8. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Lady Dogs get back to their winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Lady Dogs won back-to-back games this past weekend to advance to 6-1 on the season. Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8 to finish the non-region series between the two teams.
Peyton White wrestles a Mat Devil in the loss to Elbert Dec. 5.

Peyton White wrestles a Mat Devil in the loss to Elbert Dec. 5.

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Mat Dogs fall at Elbert and split at Franklin

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Mat Dogs dropped both matches at the Elbert County Duals, but split to pick up their first region win at the Franklin County Duals. The Mat Dogs traveled to Elbert County on Nov. 29 to take on the Mat Devils and Harlem High School.
Seniors Nori Moore (left) and Jashon Gaines (right) make first team All-Region for Region 8-AAA.

Seniors Nori Moore (left) and Jashon Gaines (right) make first team All-Region for Region 8-AAA.

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Seventeen Dogs make All-Region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Region 8-AAA announced on Dec. 4 their All-Region honors as Hart County had six Dogs on the first team, six Dogs on the second team, and five Dogs who were honorable mentions. Six Dogs were tabbed for first team All-Region honors.
Senior forward Alexis Walker led the team in scoring with 18 points against the Jefferson Lady Dragons in the 61-48 loss.

Senior forward Alexis Walker led the team in scoring with 18 points against the Jefferson Lady Dragons in the 61-48 loss.

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Basketball teams sweep Elbert, but get swept by Jefferson

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After sweeping Elbert County at home, both Hart County boys and girls basketball teams fell to Jefferson on the road. Hart hosted their cross county rival Elbert County in the Dog Pound on Dec.1. For the girls, it was a back and forth game early on as neither team looked like they would pull away.