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Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

Junior goalkeeper Ayden Thomason gets ready to send the ball down field as the soccer Dogs prepare for their season opener on the road versus Cedar Shoals on Friday, Jan. 27.

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Soccer Dogs get ready to kickoff their season

News Staff
Friday, January 27, 2023
The soccer Dogs 2023 season begins Jan. 27, as they travel to Cedar Shoals to take on the Jaguars. The boys team had one of their best seasons in 2022, finishing 12-5-2 overall and made it into the state playoffs as a four seed. It was only the second time in the program’s history.
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end commits to play for the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina. (Photo by Coastal Carolina Athletics)

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Cane to the Chanticleers

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Former Hart County and Notre Dame tight end Cane Berrong committed to Coastal Carolina last week to continue his athletic and academic career.
Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

Senior Valasha Carter at a track meet in 2021 at HCHS.

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Carter commits to track for Emmanuel

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Friday, January 27, 2023
Senior trackstar Valasha Carter committed to Emmanuel College Jan. 18. She shared her commitment on all of her social media platforms, along with a message speaking about her commitment to the Lions. “First, I want to say thank you God for everything,” Carter said.
Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Pictured left to right: senior Terrance Mitchell, senior Tahj Johnson, and junior Jashon Gaines celebrating the 68-55 home win over the Warriors of Oconee County on Friday, Jan. 19. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs basketball teams pick up fourth region win

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Friday, January 27, 2023
The Hart County High School basketball teams swept the Warriors of Oconee County at home Jan. 20. Both teams also won on the road against Franklin County Tuesday. Lady Dogs head coach Mike Edwards has mentioned in the past that there are three tiers in the girls side of Region 8-AAA this year.
Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

Junior running back Nori Moore was honored by the Georgia High School Football Daily and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a running back on the AAA All-State team.

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GHSF Daily honors Moore for All-State

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Junior Nori Moore made the All-State team for the Georgia High School Football Daily at running back. Moore has now been named All-State twice, once by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now by the Georgia High School Football Daily. Moore spoke on what it meant to him to receive the honors.
Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

Photo credit: Bas van den Eijkhof

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Hartwell Speedway waves final flag

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
After 16 racing seasons and thousands of laps ran, the Hartwell Speedway raised its final checkered flag. Owner of the Hartwell Speedway announced via Facebook that after 16 years, it was time for him to move on and close the speedway.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips.

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Two Lady Dogs invited to Sandy Spiel Spring Showcase

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Two Hart County Lady Dogs got invited to the Sandy’s Spiel Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on March 19, 2023. The first Lady Dog to receive the invite was junior guard Dakota Phillips and she was beyond excited and honored. “It is a great honor,” Phillips said.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs eliminated at sectionals

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs traveled down to Long County on Saturday, Jan. 14 for Sectionals and were eliminated after placing second. The Mat Dogs first matchup was against Hephzibah. The winner would take on the winner of Lafayette and Long County to potentially make State Duals.
Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson slams it home in the 67-62 road win over Stephens County.

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Basketball splits against Hebron while sweeping Stephens

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Hart County basketball split against Hebron Christian 1-1 on Friday, Jan. 13 while sweeping Stephens County 2-0 on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The teams first traveled to Hebron Christian on Friday, Jan.13. With the Lady Dogs up first they had to face the toughest opponent in school history. Then No.
The Lady Dogs basketball team swarm their teammate Phillips in the aftermath of her high school scoring achievement.

The Lady Dogs basketball team swarm their teammate Phillips in the aftermath of her high school scoring achievement.

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Phillips reaches 1,000 points in her career

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
On Friday, Jan. 13, Hart County Lady Dog’s junior guard Dakota Phillips reached her 1,000th career point as a Lady Dog. One might not expect a freshman to start, let alone get to 1,000 points bt their junior year. Phillips saw potential and that’s all she needed.