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Junior Dakota Phillips brings the ball down the court in a scrimmage to start practice.

Junior Dakota Phillips brings the ball down the court in a scrimmage to start practice.

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Girls basketball looking for youth to step up

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Lady Dogs’ young team from last season is now a year older and looking to make is further in the playoffs this season. The Hart County High School girls basketball team finished 15-13 last season before falling to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in the first round of the state playoffs.
Senior Tahj Johnson finishes at the rim during practice on Nov. 1.

Senior Tahj Johnson finishes at the rim during practice on Nov. 1.

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Hart boys basketball expecting continued success under new coach

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The Hart County boys basketball season is right around the corner. The team just completed its first week of practice and is looking forward to the season. “We’ve done some good things. The guys are working hard,” new head coach Matt Gibbs said.
Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

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Former Hart coach honored with national championship team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Former Hart County High School and University of West Georgia head football coach Bobby Pate was honored along with his 1982 national championship team as they were inducted into the UWG Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend.
Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

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Bulldogs will travel to Hebron Christian

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
For the first ever meeting between the two programs, the Bulldogs will face newcomers Hebron Christian Academy on Friday night. The Hart County High School football team will travel to Dacula on Friday, Oct. 27 to battle the Lions in on their home field.
Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Cross-Country teams compete in region meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Hart County High School cross country teams competed in the Region 8 championships this past weekend. Hart runners traveled to Bogart to race on the Oconee Community Cross Country Course against the other teams in the region on Saturday morning, Oct. 22.
Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

Back row left to right: Coach Kate Beardsley, Cali Beebe, Alexandria Burdette, Alexis Walker, Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson. Front row: Hannah Harris, Ryleigh Jordan, Dakota Phillips and Abby Hubbard.

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Volleydogs receive All-Region honors

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Nine Volleydogs were named to the Region 8 All-Region team for their performances this season. Senior Alexandria Burdette and juniors Lillie Kate Rogers and Ryann Williamson were named to the first team.