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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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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

News Staff
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.
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

News Staff
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.