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Sophomore guard Kurston Curry nails the midrange jumper over a pair of Lions defenders in the 79-67 loss to Franklin County, as Curry scored 19 points in the loss on Jan. 14. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Sophomore guard Kurston Curry nails the midrange jumper over a pair of Lions defenders in the 79-67 loss to Franklin County, as Curry scored 19 points in the loss on Jan. 14. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader.

Second half woes cause Dogs to stumble into a two game skid

After having the lead entering the second half against Hebron and Franklin, both teams rallied back to send the Dogs on a two-game losing streak. On Jan. 8, Hart hosted the Lions of Hebron Christian, as the Dogs were without their starting junior forward Ramarcus Simpson due to injury.
Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

Londen Durrett posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three assists in the 70-52 win over Prince Avenue.

Lady Dogs start region play 1-0

After falling to Madison County to begin the new year, the Lady Dogs started region play 1-0 with a win over Prince Avenue Christian. On Jan. 4, Hart hosted the Lady Raiders of Madison County for the first game of the new year.
Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

Former Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas transfers to Purdue to play his final year of college football. Jordan Lay/JLayGraphics

Thomas commits to Purdue

Former Hart County and Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas commits to Purdue University to play his final season of college football. On Jan. 5, Purdue Football was the first to announce Thomas’ commitment on X.
Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

Senior guard TK Smith directs the offense in the win over Pendleton.

Lady Dogs finish as runner-ups in McDonald’s Shootout

After snapping a three-game skid against Oglethorpe County, the Lady Dogs finished as the runner-ups in the 17th annual McDonald’s Shootout. On Dec. 23, Hart hosted the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County. The Lady Dogs dominated the first half of play as they went into the half with a 27-11 lead.