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Pictured is freshman midfielder Aidyn Craft as she has scored three goals combined in two games.

Pictured is freshman midfielder Aidyn Craft as she has scored three goals combined in two games.

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Lady Dogs start 4-0 for the first time in school history

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Lady Dogs remain undefeated with wins over Jasper County and Washington Wilkes, as they are off to their best start in program history. Hart hosted the Lady Hurricanes of Jasper County on Feb. 16 inside Herndon Stadium.
Junior guard TK Smith knocks down seven threes in the 64-44 win over Frederick Douglass High School on Feb. 20.

Junior guard TK Smith knocks down seven threes in the 64-44 win over Frederick Douglass High School on Feb. 20.

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Lady Dogs advance to sweet sixteen with win over Douglas

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
After finishing as the No. 3 seed in the region tournament, the Lady Dogs defeated Frederick Douglass High School in the first round of the state playoffs to advance to the sweet sixteen. The Lady Dogs traveled to Toccoa on Feb. 14 to take on the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.
The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

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DOGS CROWNED REGION CHAMPIONS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
With wins over Monroe Area and Hebron Christian in the region tournament, the Dogs captured their first region title under second year head coach Matt Gibbs. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament on Feb. 14.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.
Photo by John Fornander

Photo by John Fornander

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Racket Dogs fall in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams open up the season 0-1 after dropping all sets to a tough Oconee County team. The Racket Dogs opened up their 2024 campaign on the road as they traveled to Watkinsville on Feb. 7 to take on the Warriors of Oconee County.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips named as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA by coaches within the region.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips named as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA by coaches within the region.

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Five Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Two seniors make the All-Region team, one senior and one junior were named as honorable mentions, and senior guard Dakota Phillips was tabbed as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA.
Pictured is senior midfielder Luis Genchi as he scored the lone goal for the Dogs in the 9-1 loss against Elbert County on Feb. 9

Pictured is senior midfielder Luis Genchi as he scored the lone goal for the Dogs in the 9-1 loss against Elbert County on Feb. 9

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Dogs start 0-2 for the first time since 2017

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
After back-to-back losses to start the season, the Dogs will look to get back on track at home against Jasper County on Feb. 16. Hart opened up the season with a trip to the Granite Bowl to take on rival Elbert County on Feb. 9.
Strickland

Strickland

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Three Dogs tabbed for All-Region honors

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
One senior represented the Dogs by making the All-Region team, while a junior and a freshman were named honorable mentions. Senior forward Avery Strickland collects his first All-Region team selection in his final season with the Dogs.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Senior guard Dakota Phillips (14) knocks down a jumper as she set a school record for the most three pointers made in a single game with nine, as she finished with 31 points in the win. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Lady Dogs secure a spot in the playoffs

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With a win over Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament, the Lady Dogs look to host the first round of the state playoffs with a win over Oconee County. Before the Lady Dogs entered the region tournament, they traveled to Carnesville on Feb.