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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.
Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

Pictured are the four boys who placed in the Top Six at Sectionals to advance to state in Macon. From left is AJ Smith, Harrison Krause, Ethan Stovall, and Peyton White.

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Mat Dogs send five to compete at state

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Mat Dogs will send one girl and four boys to compete in the State Meet in Macon on Feb. 15-17. On Feb. 9, the Mat Dogs sent three girls to compete in Sectionals at Habersham Central, as the Top Six from Sectionals would advance to Macon.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

Junior guard O’Brian Evans knocks down a three to help give Hart County the late lead in the 61-55 road win over the Lions of Franklin County on Feb. 9 to secure the No. 2 seed heading into the region tournament. Photo by Shane Scoggins/Franklin County Citizen Leader

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Dogs clinch the two seed after win over Franklin County

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
With the win over Franklin County, the Dogs secured the No. 2 seed and clinched a spot in the state tournament. Hart traveled to Carnesville to take on the Lions of Franklin County in the Lion’s Den on Feb. 9. It was a low scoring first quarter of play, as the Dogs led 11-8.
Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

Pictured is senior infielder Owen Kesler awaits the pitch during practice.

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Diamond Dogs gear up for first pitch

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Diamond Dogs look to gel together early before they get ready for first pitch on the road against Madison County on Feb. 13. Last season, the Diamond Dogs had seven players graduate out of the program and five out of the seven were everyday starters.
Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

Junior guard O’Brian Evans takes the ball up the court as he was the teams second leading scorer with 13 points in the 66-64 home loss to the Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2.

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Dogs split past two games with hopes of the two seed still alive

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Dogs avoided a déjà vu moment against Oconee County after blowing a 16 point lead just days earlier against Stephens County. Hart hosted the Indians of Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9. The Dogs got off to a good start offensively in the first half as they led at the half, 38-30.
Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

Pictured is Gelsey Aguilar as she placed second in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2 to advance to sectionals.

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Thirteen Mat Dogs advance to sectionals

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After competing in the Region/Area Meet on Feb. 2-3, the Mat Dogs were able to advance three girls and nine boys to sectionals on Feb. 9-10. The girls traveled to Stephens County on Feb. 2 to compete in the Region/Area Meet.
Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

Junior guard TK Smith (23) drives into the lane as she was the co-leading scorer for the Lady Dogs with 17 points as Hart defeated the Lady Indians of Stephens County on Feb. 2, 55-43.

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Lady Dogs draw the three seed after back-to-back wins

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
After defeating both Stephens County and getting revenge against Oconee County, the Lady Dogs lost the coin toss and will be the No. 3 seed heading into the region tournament. Hart hosted Stephens County for senior night on Feb. 9 in the Dog Pound.
The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

The Atlanta Falcons have teamed up with Emmanuel College to become the first Division II program with women’s flag football.

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Emmanuel teams up with Atlanta Falcons to start women’s flag football programs

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA – Emmanuel University, in partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports, along with support from the Atlanta Falcons is thrilled to announce its plan to be the first NCAA Division II institution to offer varsity women’s flag football.