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Oconee County

Oconee County

Dogs looks to end Warriors three game win streak over Hart

After picking up their first region win over Franklin, Hart returns home to face the Warriors of Oconee County. These two teams have played off and on since its first meeting in 1980. Hart won the first meeting against the Warriors in 1980 in a close 20-14 win in Herndon Stadium.
Georgia High School Association

Georgia High School Association

GHSA shakes up playoff picture for A, AA, and AAA

The Georgia High School Association [GHSA] passed that all schools in A, AA, and AAA will compete in a public and private school championship at the season’s end. The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.
Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon collects a hit in the 5-4 home loss to the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 28.

Senior outfielder Allie O’Bannon collects a hit in the 5-4 home loss to the Lady Indians of Stephens County Sept. 28.

Softball ends regular season winless in region play

The Lady Dogs dropped the final three regular season games at home against Stephens County, Hebron Christian, and Oconee County to go winless in region play. Hart started off the homestand taking on the Lady Indians of Stephens County on senior night Sept. 28.
Georgia High School Association

Georgia High School Association

GHSA approves NIL for high school athletes

The Georgia High School Association unanimously votes to allow high school athletes within the state of Georgia to make money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The GHSA state executive committee held its annual fall meeting Oct. 2 in Macon.
Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

Senior Dakota Phillips goes for the kill in the thrilling four set win over North Oconee, (25-23), (25-14), (20-25), and (26-24).

Volley Dogs win in a thriller against North Oconee

After winning the first two sets, the Volley Dogs lost the third set. Hart was able to rally back and capture the win in the fourth set over the Lady Titans of North Oconee. Hart hosted North Oconee in the Dog Pound Sept. 28 in a best of five set match.
Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

Nori Moore, also known as “Duke”, scores five rushing touchdowns in the 40-14 road win over the Lions of Franklin County, to give Hart County its first region win of the season Sept. 29.

"Duke" runs over Lions to give Hart its first region win

Senior running back Nori Moore’s five rushing touchdowns propels the Dogs to start region play with a 40-14 win over Franklin County. Hart County made the 20 mile drive from Hartwell to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County. The Lions won the toss and deferred to the second half.
Freshman pitcher/shortstop Chesnee Strickland makes a diving catch in the 13-12 loss on the road against the Lady Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area Sept. 21.

Freshman pitcher/shortstop Chesnee Strickland makes a diving catch in the 13-12 loss on the road against the Lady Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area Sept. 21.

Lady Dogs in “do or die” situation without a region win

The Lady Dogs continue to search for their first region win after dropping games on the road to Monroe Area and Franklin County. Hart made the lengthy trip to Monroe Area Sept. 21 to take on the Lady Purple Hurricanes. Monroe Area got off to a strong start leading 4-0 at the end of the second.
Senior Abby Hubbard serves a ball into play in their two set win over Stephens County Sept. 26, (25-7) and (25-18).

Senior Abby Hubbard serves a ball into play in their two set win over Stephens County Sept. 26, (25-7) and (25-18).

Volley Dogs end road trip 3-1

The Volley Dogs end their final two road trips with wins over Chestatee, Stephens County, and Commerce, and their lone loss coming against Jefferson. Hart traveled to Jefferson High School to take on the Lady Dragons and the Lady War Eagles of Chestatee Sept. 21.
Bulloch Academy

Bulloch Academy

Hart to host first GIAA opponent

After Cross Creek was hit with an automatic forfeit against Hart County from the GHSA, the Dogs manage to pick up a game against GIAA school Bulloch Academy out of Statesboro for homecoming.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer hits a hard hit ground ball down the third base line to bring home the tying run from first base in the 7-3 road lost to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer hits a hard hit ground ball down the third base line to bring home the tying run from first base in the 7-3 road lost to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

Softball ends first half of region play winless

After two rough road losses to Oconee County and Hebron Christian, the Lady Dogs end the first half of region play without a win. The Lady Dogs traveled  to Oconee County to take on the Lady Warriors, as both teams were searching for their first region win.