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Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent in the 40-35 win over Union County Nov. 20 in the Dog Pound.

Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent in the 40-35 win over Union County Nov. 20 in the Dog Pound.

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Mat Dogs upset Union County; place in Top 10 at Knight Tough Tournament

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Mat Dogs rallied from behind to complete the comeback to upset Union County before both the boys and girls teams placed inside the Top 10 at the Knight Tough Tournament at Evans High School. On Nov. 20, Hart hosted the Panthers of Union County in the Dog Pound for the home opener.
Senior wrestler Kenyon Harris earns Athlete of the Week.

Senior wrestler Kenyon Harris earns Athlete of the Week.

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Kenyon Harris named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to the Mat Dogs’ senior wrestler Kenyon Harris. Harris helped his team capture a massive comeback win, as he wrestled up in the 285 weight class and pinned his opponent to complete the upset over Union County Nov. 20.
Photo by Ric Williams Junior quarterback Kurston Curry hands the ball off to junior running back Faustino Rangel who rushed for just shy of 200 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns in the 31-20 loss to Appling County Nov. 14.

Photo by Ric Williams Junior quarterback Kurston Curry hands the ball off to junior running back Faustino Rangel who rushed for just shy of 200 yards and scored three rushing touchdowns in the 31-20 loss to Appling County Nov. 14.

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Dogs heroic effort falls short in first round

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, November 21, 2025
After holding a 20-17 lead at the half, the Dogs watched their lead slip away after Appling County scored 14-unanswered points to end Hart’s season. On Nov. 14, Hart made the long trip down to Baxley to take on the No. 5 seeded Pirates of Appling County. Hart won the toss and elected to receive.
Junior running back Faustino Rangel earns Athlete of the Week.

Junior running back Faustino Rangel earns Athlete of the Week.

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Athlete of the Week – Faustino Rangel

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, November 21, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to football’s junior running back Faustino Rangel. Despite the 31-20 loss in the first round against Appling County, Rangel rushed for nearly 200 yards and scored three different times in the first half.
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Mat Dogs start the season strong

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, November 21, 2025
The Mat Dogs open up the season placing second at Lakeside Evans and splitting on the road at Franklin County. On Nov. 15, Hart opened up the 2025-2026 campaign with a trip to Lakeside Evans High School to compete in the Rumble at the Jungle. The boys placed second overall out of 13 teams.