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From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

From left, Malachi Kelley, JL Lackey and Keegan Dye were presented the Captains’ Awards by head coach Rance Gillespie.

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Football players take home awards at banquet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County football team held its annual banquet on Tuesday to celebrate the 2021 season. Coaches recognized the achievements of this season’s best performers on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

AJ Smith throws down his Franlkin Couty opponent at the Region Duals meet in Oconee County.

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Mat Dogs finish second in regional duals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County High School wrestling team finished second at the 8-AAA Region duals meet on Saturday, Jan. 8. The Mat Dogs beat Stephens County to start the day before beating Franklin County in a back-and-forth battle, 36-34. A tough loss to Oconee County put the Dogs in second overall.
Johnny Curry fights through traffic to get the layup against Monroe Area on Friday, Jan. 7.

Johnny Curry fights through traffic to get the layup against Monroe Area on Friday, Jan. 7.

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Bulldogs bounce into region: Boys down Monroe Area

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Hart County boys basketball team took its first region victory last Friday in Monroe. The Bulldogs beat the Monroe Area Hurricanes 59-47 on the road on Jan. 7.
Photo from File - The White Sox celebrate a victory on opening day of the 2021 season.

Photo from File - The White Sox celebrate a victory on opening day of the 2021 season.

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Little League sign-up ends soon

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Hart County Little League is gearing up for another season with registration running through the end of January. Those interested can register online at hartcoll.org. The registration fee is $80 per child. This will increase to $90 per child after Jan. 23. The registration fee covers uniform costs.
A boy with mask on on the steps waiting for school. Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

A boy with mask on on the steps waiting for school. Photo credit: Kelly Sikkema

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Charter system updates COVID protocols

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The Hart County Charter System (HCCS) released updated COVID-19 protocols on Tuesday, Jan. 4, two days before the schools were set to resume.
Johnny Curry fights through Daniel defenders along the baseline in the Dog’s loss on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

Johnny Curry fights through Daniel defenders along the baseline in the Dog’s loss on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

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Bulldogs struggle in shootout as reigning champions

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After a disappointing start, the Hart County High School boys basketball team had a lackluster finish in the McDonald’s Shootout last week. Last season, the Dogs finished on top after beating all three of their opponents.
Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

Dakota Phillips makes a fade-away shot in her 17-point performance against Elbert County in the McDonald’s Shootout finals.

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Lady Dogs finish second: Hart falls to Elbert in McDonald’s Shootout finals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After a strong run to the finals, the Hart County girls basketball team fell to Elbert County for the third time this season in the McDonald’s Shootout. After beating Abbeville Monday 66-22 and Loganville Tuesday 62-56, the Lady Dogs lost 51-72 to their rivals from Elberton.
Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

Dakota Phillips goes for a steal in a thrilling come-from-behind win against Loganville.

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Lady Dogs come from behind Tuesday to stay on hot streak

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team was knocking on the door of winning its second tournament in two weeks by press time Wednesday. The Lady Dogs beat the home team to win the Madison County Christmas Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 22, with a final score of 59-42.