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Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

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Hart County Diamond Dog 2023 Preview

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Diamond Dogs opened up their season on the road versus their rival Elbert County. After the end of the 2022 season Josh Osborne announced he would step away from coaching and begin to spend more time with his family.
Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

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Leard to continue tennis at Oglethorpe

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior tennis player Daniel Leard signs with Oglethorpe on National Signing Day. “It’s a big step for me and I’m confident with my decision and [Oglethorpe] is where I want to go,” Leard said.
Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

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Boys split against Stephens and Oconee

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Dogs picked up the home win versus Stephens County Feb. 3, but fell to the Warriors on the road versus Oconee County. It was nothing but a heated rivalry between the Dogs and the Indians. The Dogs came out red hot as they led 23-9 at the end of the first quarter of play.
Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

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Lady Dogs clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 8-AAA

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
With the Lady Dog’s win over Stephens  Feb. 3 and a win on the road against Oconee on Tuesday, Hart County clinched the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-AAA tournament. After the Hebron Christian beat down on Jan.
Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

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Davis signs with Akron on signing day

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior four-star wide receiver Paul Davis signs with Akron on National Signing Day. For Davis, the journey for his commitment has been crazy. Davis committed to play for Duke before the beginning of his senior season.
Former University of Georgia quarterback, two-time National Champion and Heisman finalist Stetson Bennett IV was arrested for public intoxication Sunday in Dallas, Texas.

Former University of Georgia quarterback, two-time National Champion and Heisman finalist Stetson Bennett IV was arrested for public intoxication Sunday in Dallas, Texas.

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Some advice for my friend Stetson Bennett IV

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Fame and fortune come with a cost. As a celebrity, when you are placed on a pedestal, encased in glass, your private and public lives are in full view. Sunday morning in Dallas, Stetson Fleming Bennett IV learned a most unfortunate lesson, thanks to his stardom and poor decision making.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs get ready for Region Area Tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs will compete in the Region Area Tournament on Saturday, to potentially advance to state in Macon. Mat Dogs head coach Sean Gaddy preaches that the wrestlers have to consistently get better.
Senior forward Honor Chiang dribbles down the field as she scored two goals to pick up the Lady Dogs 4-2 win over Banks in the home opener to pick up the first win of the year. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

Senior forward Honor Chiang dribbles down the field as she scored two goals to pick up the Lady Dogs 4-2 win over Banks in the home opener to pick up the first win of the year. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

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Soccer Dogs start the year off 1-1

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County soccer teams dropped both games on the road versus Cedar Shoals, while sweeping the Leopards in the home opener versus Banks County. The teams traveled to Cedar Shoals for the season opener Jan. 27.
Kaiyln Bowers pictured right placed third as Lexie VanMeter placed first this past Saturday at the Currahee Ladies Tournament at Stephens County High School.

Kaiyln Bowers pictured right placed third as Lexie VanMeter placed first this past Saturday at the Currahee Ladies Tournament at Stephens County High School.

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Lady Mat Dogs take over the podium at Stephens County

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Two girls placed in the top three on Saturday as the Hart County Lady Mat Dogs competed in the Currahee Ladies Tournament in Stephens County. Mat Dogs head coach Sean Gaddy said that this was the final individual tournament before regions this upcoming weekend.
Senior forward Tahj Johnson puts up an acrobatic shot over the defender in the 55-50 home loss to Hebron Christian. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson puts up an acrobatic shot over the defender in the 55-50 home loss to Hebron Christian. Photo taken by Lexie Wheless.

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Basketball splits against Monroe Area and gets swept by Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
The Hart County basketball teams split games on the road versus Monroe Area while dropping both at home versus Hebron Christian. The teams had to travel to Monroe Area Jan. 27 to take on the Purple Hurricanes in the Purple Pit.