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Senior point guard Dakota Phillips sinks a free throw in the scrimmage win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 9.

Senior point guard Dakota Phillips sinks a free throw in the scrimmage win over the Lady Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Nov. 9.

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Senior point guard set to lead the Lady Dogs in her final season

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Senior point guard Dakota Phillips looks to play a big role in her final season with the Lady Dogs. Flashback to 2020, Phillips was named a starter as a freshman, but many people knew then that she could semester herself as one of the best to ever wear the orange and black for the Lady Dogs.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) knocks down three-three pointers in the 62-40 win over Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game on Nov. 9 in Lexington. The Lady Dogs now prepare to take on Commerce at Franklin County on Nov. 16.

Junior guard TK Smith (23) knocks down three-three pointers in the 62-40 win over Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage game on Nov. 9 in Lexington. The Lady Dogs now prepare to take on Commerce at Franklin County on Nov. 16.

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Basketball splits against Patriots in scrimmage

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Lexington to take on Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage to start the season, and split against the Patriots. On Nov. 9, the HCHS boys and girls basketball teams tipped off their season in a scrimmage game against the Patriots.
Realtor of Living Down South Stephanie Walker.

Realtor of Living Down South Stephanie Walker.

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2023 Pigskin Pickin’ Champion crowned

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Our final round of Pigskin Pickin’ concluded this past week, and a new champion was crowned. After a long and competitive season between our expert pickers, Living Down South’s realtor Stephanie Walker was crowned the 2023 Pigskin Pickin’ Champion, and will have a year’s worth of bragging rights.
Pictured is the boys cross country team. From left is Sevyn Singleton, Will Bell, Damian Childres, Zach Simmons, Donavin Layman, Nate Harris, and Braydon Lane.

Pictured is the boys cross country team. From left is Sevyn Singleton, Will Bell, Damian Childres, Zach Simmons, Donavin Layman, Nate Harris, and Braydon Lane.

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Cross Country teams place in Top 15 at state meet

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Carrollton to compete in the 2023 GHSA AAA State Cross Country Championships, where the boys placed eighth and the girls placed 15th.
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Lady Dogs to rely on senior leadership in 2023-2024 campaign

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs basketball team will look to rely on senior leadership to lead them to a potential historic season. A season ago, the Lady Dogs went 19-9 overall and fell to Dawson County at home in the first round of the state playoffs, 41-34.
Senior quarterback Kip Phillips slings a 42-yard pass to senior wide receiver Jashon Gaines to tie it at 7-7 in the first quarter of play, as the Dogs would go onto fall to Monroe Area on the road, 23-14.

Senior quarterback Kip Phillips slings a 42-yard pass to senior wide receiver Jashon Gaines to tie it at 7-7 in the first quarter of play, as the Dogs would go onto fall to Monroe Area on the road, 23-14.

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Dogs wiped out of playoff contention by Purple Hurricanes

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Hart’s late comeback against Monroe Area falls short 23-14, and ends the Dogs season. Hart traveled to Monroe Area to take on the Purple Hurricanes with playoff implications on the line, as there was a four way tie between Hart, Oconee, Monroe Area, and Hebron Christian.
The GHSA announced the classification placements of all teams for 2024 through 2026.

The GHSA announced the classification placements of all teams for 2024 through 2026.

Hart to move to AA starting in the fall of 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Georgia High School Association [GHSA] announced on Nov. 2 the classification placement of all teams for 2024-2026. During the announcement, Hart County, Stephens County, Franklin County, and Hebron Christian will move down to AA from AAA.
Pictured left is senior football player Trez Fouch as he shares his testimony.

Pictured left is senior football player Trez Fouch as he shares his testimony.

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Hart County athletes lead Fields of Faith

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Lake Hartwell FCA hosted over 400 people during its sixth annual student led event called Fields of Faith. Hundreds of students, athletes, and adults from the Hart County community gathered for a night of fellowship, worship, and prayer during Lake Hartwell FCA’s annual Fields of Faith event.