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Seniors Nori Moore (left) and Jashon Gaines (right) make first team All-Region for Region 8-AAA.

Seniors Nori Moore (left) and Jashon Gaines (right) make first team All-Region for Region 8-AAA.

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Seventeen Dogs make All-Region

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Region 8-AAA announced on Dec. 4 their All-Region honors as Hart County had six Dogs on the first team, six Dogs on the second team, and five Dogs who were honorable mentions. Six Dogs were tabbed for first team All-Region honors.
Senior forward Alexis Walker led the team in scoring with 18 points against the Jefferson Lady Dragons in the 61-48 loss.

Senior forward Alexis Walker led the team in scoring with 18 points against the Jefferson Lady Dragons in the 61-48 loss.

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Basketball teams sweep Elbert, but get swept by Jefferson

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
After sweeping Elbert County at home, both Hart County boys and girls basketball teams fell to Jefferson on the road. Hart hosted their cross county rival Elbert County in the Dog Pound on Dec.1. For the girls, it was a back and forth game early on as neither team looked like they would pull away.
Photo by Jim Hawkins from Inside Carolina

Photo by Jim Hawkins from Inside Carolina

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Rucker tabbed for second team All-ACC

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) tabbed former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker (25) to the All-ACC second team at defensive line on Nov. 28.
Former Hart County and current sophomore running back for Virginia Tech Malachi Thomas runs the football against Syracuse earlier this season on Oct. 26 in the 38-10 home win.

Former Hart County and current sophomore running back for Virginia Tech Malachi Thomas runs the football against Syracuse earlier this season on Oct. 26 in the 38-10 home win.

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Former Dog helps carry Virginia Tech to a bowl game

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Former Hart County and current Virginia Tech running back helps the Hokies win the Commonwealth Cup, and secure a bowl game for the second time in his Virginia Tech career. Malachi Thomas who set school records during his time with the Dogs has had a roller coaster of a career at Virginia Tech.
Pictured is Hartwell native Julie George during her 2022 110 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail as she now prepares for her 2,198.4 mile hike on the same trail in March of 2024.

Pictured is Hartwell native Julie George during her 2022 110 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail as she now prepares for her 2,198.4 mile hike on the same trail in March of 2024.

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Hartwell native says, “Here I am Lord, send me”

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
A Hartwell native will begin a 2,198.4 mile journey on the Appalachian Trail over the course of five months with the intent to share the gospel along the way. Hartwell native Julie George found her interest in hiking when she and her son went on a backpack trip.
Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

Benjamin London down on the sidelines of Bobby Dodd Stadium after the 31-23 loss to Georgia on Nov. 25.

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A Dream Come True

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
In the final minutes of the greatest rivalry in college football, I couldn’t think of how proud a man I called Pepoppy would be. If you know my family, you will know that almost everyone is a Georgia fan. It made sense though as my family moved to Watkinsville, Ga.
Junior guard Keelan Stowers goes up for the contested shot in the 86-56 loss to Madison County on Nov. 28.

Junior guard Keelan Stowers goes up for the contested shot in the 86-56 loss to Madison County on Nov. 28.

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Red Raiders too much for Dogs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Red Raiders hot start offensively didn’t end until the final whistle, as Madison County took down the Dogs, 86-56 on Nov. 28. Hart made the trip down to Danielsville to take on the No. 5 team in AAAA — the Madison County Red Raiders.
Senior guard Dakota Phillips scores 31 of the Lady Dogs 62 points in their 62-35 win over Madison County on Nov. 28.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips scores 31 of the Lady Dogs 62 points in their 62-35 win over Madison County on Nov. 28.

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Lady Dogs dominate to remain undefeated

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
After a slow two minutes, the Lady Dogs offense dominated in the 62-35 win over the Lady Raiders of Madison County. Hart traveled down to Dainelsville on Nov. 28 to take on the Lady Raiders of Madison County.
Junior Harrison Krause pins an Oconee County Warrior during a 2022-2023 match.

Junior Harrison Krause pins an Oconee County Warrior during a 2022-2023 match.

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Stowe to rely on leadership in his first year as head coach

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Mat Dogs will look to get more placements at state under first year head coach Jay Stowe. A season ago, the Mat Dogs had three wrestlers placed at state. Stowe will rely on them to step into a leadership role this season.
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YMCA gears up for a big winter

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell is set to host soccer, basketball, and volleyball leagues and programs during the winter. The first program the YMCA will begin to offer this winter will be the Kick in Confidence Youth Soccer Training Program.