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Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards was one of four individuals inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame last week. The former four-sport athlete and coach at Valwood High School was surrounded by his family during the induction, that also included individuals and teams he was connected with during his time at his alma mater. (Photo submitted by Tammy Edwards)

Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards was one of four individuals inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame last week. The former four-sport athlete and coach at Valwood High School was surrounded by his family during the induction, that also included individuals and teams he was connected with during his time at his alma mater. (Photo submitted by Tammy Edwards)

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Edwards inducted into Hall of Fame

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards has been cemented into the Valwood High School Hall of Fame.    Edwards’ alma mater, Valwood High School out of Valdosta, inducted its fourth class into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 11-12.
Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning as the Lady Dogs pick up their second region win of the season with a 16-1 win over East Jackson Sept. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Junior pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning as the Lady Dogs pick up their second region win of the season with a 16-1 win over East Jackson Sept. 16. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Lady Dogs end five game skid with dominant region win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
After dropping five straight games, the Lady Dogs dominated East Jackson to end the first half of region play.    On Sept. 10, Hart hosted the Lady Dragons of Jefferson.
Volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips earns Athlete of the Week. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Coley Phillips named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air goes to volleyball’s sophomore outside hitter Coley Phillips. Phillips has been dominant at the net by picking up multiple kills against Hebron Christian, East Jackson, Rabun County and Elbert County.
Junior setter Josee Fleming serves the ball into play during the 2-0 win over the Lady Eagles of East Jackson Sept. 11. (Photo by Benjamin London)

Junior setter Josee Fleming serves the ball into play during the 2-0 win over the Lady Eagles of East Jackson Sept. 11. (Photo by Benjamin London)

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Volley Dogs move up to No. 4 in AA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The Volley Dogs dropped their first region game before turning around and pieced together a three-match win streak.    On Sept. 11, Hart opened up Region 8-AA play by hosting the Lady Lions of Hebron Christian and the Lady Eagles of East Jackson.
Junior quarterback Kurston Curry scores on the quarterback keeper from 32 yards out in the 24-14 loss to Flowery Branch Sept. 5. (Photo by Ric Williams)

Junior quarterback Kurston Curry scores on the quarterback keeper from 32 yards out in the 24-14 loss to Flowery Branch Sept. 5. (Photo by Ric Williams)

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Thunder Struck: Dogs drop third straight game after stormy night in Flowery Branch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Dogs two crucial turnovers turned into the 10 points the Falcons needed to win the game and give Hart County their third straight loss.    On Sept. 5, Hart traveled to Flowery Branch to take on the Falcons. The Dogs won the toss and elected to receive to start the game.