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Mat Dogs head coach Sam Simpson coaching during a match back on Nov. 20.

Mat Dogs head coach Sam Simpson coaching during a match back on Nov. 20.

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Mat Dogs spear Indians

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Mat Dogs continue to stay red hot as they knocked off Stephens County at home to win their third straight match. On Dec. 3, Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for Teacher Appreciation Night.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell gets the tear dropper to go over a Red Raider defender in the 68-61 loss to Madison.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell gets the tear dropper to go over a Red Raider defender in the 68-61 loss to Madison.

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Dogs start the season 1-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
After winning their season opener on the road at Washington-Wilkes, the Dogs fall on the road to Madison County in the final half of play. On Nov. 22, Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to take on the Tigers in their first game of the regular season.
Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent to help the Mat Dogs rally back in the 48-34 win over Harlem on Nov. 20.

Senior Ethan Stovall pins his opponent to help the Mat Dogs rally back in the 48-34 win over Harlem on Nov. 20.

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Mat Dogs on a roll

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Mat Dogs capture a big comeback win against Harlem at home, and then capture first place at the Viking Duals at Lakeside. On Nov. 20, Hart hosted its first match of the season in a rematch against the Harlem Bulldogs. Hart got down quickly, as they trailed 34-16 with their midweights coming up.
Junior guard Kiasia Montgomery (pictured) scores 31 points and senior guard TK Smith scores 36 points in the past two games to elevate the Lady Dogs to a 3-1 start.

Junior guard Kiasia Montgomery (pictured) scores 31 points and senior guard TK Smith scores 36 points in the past two games to elevate the Lady Dogs to a 3-1 start.

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Lady Dogs on a three game win streak after starting 0-1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Lady Dogs push their winning streak to three-games after two big wins on the road against Washington-Wilkes and Madison County. On Nov. 22, Hart traveled to Washington-Wilkes to take on the Lady Tigers.
Photo by Benjamin Londonmin

Photo by Benjamin Londonmin

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Lady Dogs pick up first win of the season over Furtah Prep

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
With a dominant first half performance, The Lady Dogs secured their first win of the season with a 65-42 win over the Lady Falcons of Furtah Prep. On Nov. 16, Hart traveled to Dawson County to take on the Lady Falcons of Furtah Prep in just the second game of the season.
Bulldogs junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett seals the game with an interception in the 28-21 win over Monroe Area Sept. 20.

Bulldogs junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett seals the game with an interception in the 28-21 win over Monroe Area Sept. 20.

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Garnett accepts invitation to play in Peach State Gridiron Classic

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Hart County Bulldogs’ junior outside linebacker Elijah Garnett accepts an invitation to play in the Peach State Gridiron Classic All-American Game on Dec. 29. On Nov. 3, Garnett posted to X that he received an invitation to play in the Peach State Gridiron Classic All-American Game.