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Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs draws up a play during a home game from earlier in the season.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs draws up a play during a home game from earlier in the season.

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Elite Eight Ending

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Hart County boys’ basketball tournament run ends with a road loss to Cross Creek in the elite eight. On March 1, the Dogs traveled down to Cross Creek, and the back-to-back state champions in AAA were looking to continue their run at another title.
Senior midfielder Abby Ashworth nets a goal versus Jasper County in the 3-3 draw against the Hurricanes on Feb. 25

Senior midfielder Abby Ashworth nets a goal versus Jasper County in the 3-3 draw against the Hurricanes on Feb. 25

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Soccer Dogs continue their winning ways

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Soccer Dogs continue their hot streak versus Jasper and Crescent. Hart traveled to Jasper County on Feb. 23 to take on the Hurricanes at home. The Lady Dogs got off to a quick 3-1 lead, but couldn’t maintain it as it ended in a 3-3 draw.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs fall to Oconee at home

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County Racket Dogs hosted the defending region champions on Tuesday but fell to the Oconee County Warriors in both matches – girls 0-5 and boys 0-5. “All I can say is that we gave it a good try,” said Racket Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney. “Oconee County is always tough.
Photo by Mark Duffel

Photo by Mark Duffel

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Slow-pitch softball starts the season 2-0

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team started the season off with a bang, sweeping Gainesville in their season opener. Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry said it is always hard for softball players to make the transition from fastpitch to slow pitch in just a matter of months.
Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

Senior outfielder Paul Davis collects a hit in the sixth inning three run rally but falls to Banks County, 6-4 on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs rallies fall short

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Diamond Dogs are still in the rough after losses to both McIntosh on Feb. 24 and Banks County at home on Tuesday. Hart hosted McIntosh for a double-header. The Chiefs beat the Diamond Dogs just a few days ago in Peachtree City, 13-0.
The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

The Hart County boys basketball team holding up eight fingers as they upset Adairsville on the road 68-60 to advance to the elite eight in the Georgia High School boys basketball state tournament.

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ELITE EIGHT BOUND

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team knocked off two Top 15 teams on the road to advance to the Elite Eight. Hart traveled up to Gilmer on Feb. 22 to take on the Bobcats in the first round of the state tournament. The Dogs came out swinging, taking a 30-15 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips

Junior guard Dakota Phillips

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Six Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors for basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
One senior, three juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman make up the six Lady Dogs who were honored by the coaches in Region 8-AAA. Junior guards Dakota Phillips and Alexis Walker were the lone Lady Dogs to make first team all region within the region.
Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

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Lights cause the Racket Dogs to fall to Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Failing stadium lights cause the Racket Dogs to struggle and fall at home against rival Elbert County. Things were looking promising for the boys’ team until it got dark. “Our boys started off really well,” said Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney.
Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

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Diamond Dogs continue to struggle after 0-4 start

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Diamond Dogs continue to struggle, dropping both games to Elbert at home Feb. 15 and on the road at McIntosh on Tuesday. Hart hosted the Blue Devils of Elbert County for the first home game of the season at Saye Field.
Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

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Dogs earn the three seed after comeback win over Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team lost to Stephens County Feb. 15, but was able to overcome Hebron on Friday, earning the Dogs the No. 3 seed in the state tournament. The Dogs took on Stephens County to determine who would advance to the region championship.