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Senior forward Tahj Johnson drives to the basket in the Dogs’ big win over arch rival Elbert County in the Inferno, 69-45.

Senior forward Tahj Johnson drives to the basket in the Dogs’ big win over arch rival Elbert County in the Inferno, 69-45.

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Dogs basketball teams split against Elbert and Daniel

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Hart County’s basketball teams traveled to Elbert County to take on the Blue Devils on Tuesday in the sold out Inferno, with the girls falling, 68-44 and the boys winning big, 69-45. The 2-4 Lady Dogs started things off as they took on the defending AA state champion Lady Blue Devils.
Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

Pictured right, Ben Edwards coaches up junior guard Dakota Phillips in the Madison County win on Nov. 10.

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Edwards goes from player to coach

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Ben Edwards has now played and coached for both Emmanuel College and Hart County. After Edwards finished his final season with the Dogs, he committed to play basketball for the Emmanuel College Lions.
Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

Tahj Johnson stands in along the lane during a free throw.

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Johnson looks to step up as senior

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Tahj Johnson’s decorated career in the orange and black, which included dunking in middle school and making an appearance in the Final Four, is coming to an end.
Photo credit: Chris Chow

Photo credit: Chris Chow

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Mat Dogs scramble at North Oconee

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Mat Dogs traveled to North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia on Wednesday, Nov. 23 for the Titans Scramble. “We got to see Monroe Area, North Oconee, Elbert, and Social Circle, which are all good programs,” head coach Sean Gaddy said.
Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

Defensive Back Jalen Brown looks to the sideline in the first round loss, 49-14 to Dawson County in 2017.

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Brown to enter transfer portal

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Former Hart County and West Georgia defensive back Jalen Brown has entered the transfer portal. On Monday, Nov. 28. Brown said on Twitter he was grateful for the opportunity to play for the Wolves. “At this time I would like to thank God and my family for this process,” Brown said in the tweet.
Senior forward Terrance Mitchell slams it home in the Dogs home opener on Nov. 10 against Madison County.

Senior forward Terrance Mitchell slams it home in the Dogs home opener on Nov. 10 against Madison County.

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Hoops teams go 3-1 at Billy Wade Classic:

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Hart County basketball went a combined 3-1 at the Billy Wade Classic at Clark Central High School on Nov. 22-23. The girls went 1-1 dropping their first game to Athens Christian, 63-54 and then rebounded against Cedar Shoals winning 56-45.
The Hartwell Twisters showcase their medals from the Winter Warm Up on Nov. 19.

The Hartwell Twisters showcase their medals from the Winter Warm Up on Nov. 19.

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Hartwell Twisters strike gold at the Winter Warm Up

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
The Hartwell Twisters traveled to Dahlonega, Georgia for the Winter Warm Up meet on Saturday, Nov. 19 and struck gold, as five girls placed first in five different categories. Head coach Shellye Ayers’ squad worked all through the summer and it all led up to last week’s tournament.
Hart County Defensive Coordinator Taz Dixon coaches defensive backs in summer practice.

Hart County Defensive Coordinator Taz Dixon coaches defensive backs in summer practice.

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Dixon inducted into Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hart County football’s defensive coordinator Taz Dixon was inducted into the Georgia Southern Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this month. Dixon was in the weight room with the Hart County football team when a strange number came across his phone.
Georgia Tech senior center Will Law prepares for the snap in Tech's overtime win over Duke.

Georgia Tech senior center Will Law prepares for the snap in Tech's overtime win over Duke.

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Lay to suit up for final game

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Former Hart County football and current Georgia Tech offensive lineman Will Lay III will suit up for the Yellow Jackets at least one final time.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips drives the Lady Dogs to a, 56-37 win over the Madison County Lady Red Raiders.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips drives the Lady Dogs to a, 56-37 win over the Madison County Lady Red Raiders.

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Dogs split home opener

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Hart County Basketball split against the Red Raiders of Madison County, as the girls won, 56-37 and the boys fell in overtime, 70-65. The boys and girls hosted their home opener against the Madison County Red Raiders on Thursday, Nov. 17 to begin a new season.