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Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines commits to North Greenville to continue his academic and athletic career.

Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines commits to North Greenville to continue his academic and athletic career.

Gaines commits to North Greenville

Senior cornerback Jashon Gaines verbally commits to continue his academic and athletic career at North Greenville University. On Jan.
Junior guard Andrew Maxwell led the Dogs in scoring with 16 points in the home loss to Monroe Area, 69-60.

Junior guard Andrew Maxwell led the Dogs in scoring with 16 points in the home loss to Monroe Area, 69-60.

Dogs fall to both Monroe and Hebron

The Dogs start the second half with a pair of losses to two Top 10 teams in AAA, No. 8 Monroe Area and No. 4 Hebron Christian. Hart hosted the No. 8 ranked Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area to tip off the second half of region play.
Freshman guard Jaycee Wiley scored a career high 13 points in the 77-12 home win versus Monroe Area.

Freshman guard Jaycee Wiley scored a career high 13 points in the 77-12 home win versus Monroe Area.

Lady Dogs three game win streak ends with blowout loss to Hebron

After two dominant offensive performances from the Lady Dogs, the No. 1 team in AAA returned the favor in the loss to Hebron Christian. Hart hosted the Lady Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Jan. 26 to begin the second half of region play.
Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

Freshman Champ Blackwell attempts to pin his opponent back on Jan. 16 during their home meet against Dixie.

Mat Dogs fall in state duals

The Hart County High School Mat Dogs competed in the state duals on Jan. 19 and 20, and dropped both matches to be eliminated from the tournament. The Mat Dogs drew the 16th seed heading into the tournament and would have to face the No.
Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

Senior forward Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the 44-31 road loss against Oconee County.

Lady Dogs rebound after road loss

After falling to Oconee County on the road, the Lady Dogs responded with a win over Franklin County to end the first half of region play. Hart traveled down to Watkinsville to take on the Lady Warriors of Oconee County on Jan. 19.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans dropped 13 points in the Dogs 64-56 road win against the Warriors of Oconee County.

Dogs end first half of region play 4-1

  The Dogs increased their win streak to three after back-to-back wins over Oconee County and Franklin County. With the back-to-back wins, Hart ends the first half of region play in second place with a record of 4-1. Hart took the trip to Watkinsville to take on the Oconee County Warriors on Jan.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three pointer against the Purple Hurricane defender in the 70-66 road win to pick up Hart County’s first region win of the season.

Dogs start region play 2-1 with a pair of road victories

The Dogs picked up their first two region wins over the season over Monroe and Stephens. But fell to Hebron Christian and Johnson of Savannah due to third quarter woes. After Hart County canceled school on Jan. 9 for severe weather, the Dogs pushed back their match-up with Monroe Area to Jan. 10.
Ethan Stovall pins his opponent and wins his match during the Mat Dogs home meet against Dixie High School Jan. 16.

Ethan Stovall pins his opponent and wins his match during the Mat Dogs home meet against Dixie High School Jan. 16.

Mat Dogs split at home meet

After a close loss to Dixie, the Mat Dogs responded with a win over East Jackson to send their seniors out on top during the lone home meet.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips was nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in Houston, Tx.

Phillips nominated for McDonald’s All American game

Lady Dogs senior guard Dakota Phillips has been nominated to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All American game in April. Phillips was scrolling through social media when she came across the McDonald’s All American game post for nominations for the east team.