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Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips led the Lady Dogs in scoring in all three games of the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout as she averaged 20 points per game in the tournament.

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Lady Dogs fall in the McDonald’s Shootout Championship

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
After winning the first two games, the Lady Dogs fell to Wade Hampton in the 2023 McDonald’s Shootout to finish as the runner ups. Hart took on the Lady Dogs of Pendleton out of South Carolina for a battle of the Dogs in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout.
Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

Senior defensive lineman for the Tar Heels of UNC Kaimon Rucker announces his future plans for 2024 via social media. Photo by Jim Hawkins of Inside Carolina

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Rucker makes a decision on his future

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current UNC defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker announces his plans for 2024. Rucker, who is in his senior year at the University of North Carolina, took his announcement to his social media with a video and a caption that states: “onto the next chapter… keep choppin’.”
Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

Sophomore guard Torrion Starks had a season high night scoring 14 points and dished out six assists versus Hampton.

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Starks’ performance versus Hampton earns her Player of the Game

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Former Hart County and current Georgia Southern guard Torrion Starks earned the Freedom Fighter Player of the Game after a season high night against Hampton University. But she’s had to battle some adversity to get to this point.
Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

Freshman guard Kurston Curry drops a career high 35 points in the 78-63 road win against Athens Christian on Dec. 21.

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Curry’s career night soars Dogs past Eagles

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Freshman guard Kurston Curry’s 35 points helped the Dogs end their three-game skid with a win over Athens Christian, and gave them momentum heading into the McDonald’s Shootout. Hart canceled their game in the Dorman Invitational up in South Carolina on the weekend of Dec. 2.
Pictured from left is kicker Axsel Fajardo, tight end Josh Donkersgoed, defensive backs coach Stephen Gomez, running back and saftey Jamir Rucker, defensive end Trez Fouch, and offensive lineman Owen Kesler after the All Athens Area FCA All-Star Game at Clark Central High School.

Pictured from left is kicker Axsel Fajardo, tight end Josh Donkersgoed, defensive backs coach Stephen Gomez, running back and saftey Jamir Rucker, defensive end Trez Fouch, and offensive lineman Owen Kesler after the All Athens Area FCA All-Star Game at Clark Central High School.

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Five Dogs represent Hart County in FCA All-Star Game

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Five Hart County Bulldogs and one coach were selected and competed and coached in the 2023 Athens area FCA All-Star game on Saturday, Dec. 16 at Clarke Central High School.
Junior guard Andrew Maxwell had a season high 11 points against the Blue Devils in the 65-61 loss to Elbert County on Dec. 15.

Junior guard Andrew Maxwell had a season high 11 points against the Blue Devils in the 65-61 loss to Elbert County on Dec. 15.

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Dogs on a three-game skid

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The Dogs are looking for answers after dropping the past three games at Elbert County, at Oglethorpe, and at home against Jefferson. The Dogs made the 18-mile trip to the Inferno on Dec. 15 to take on rival Elbert County.
Senior forward Madison McLane dropped 14 points in the 54-41 win over their rival, the Lady Devils of Elbert County at the Inferno on Dec. 15.

Senior forward Madison McLane dropped 14 points in the 54-41 win over their rival, the Lady Devils of Elbert County at the Inferno on Dec. 15.

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Lady Dogs drop two straight after defeating rival

News Staff
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Lady Dogs sweep Elbert County on the season before dropping back-to-back games at Oglethorpe County and at home versus Jefferson. Hart traveled to the Inferno on Dec. 15 to face the Lady Devils for the final time of the season.
The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

The Hart County High School boys and girls Mat Dogs captured multiple first placements individually and second overall at the 2023 Rumble in the Jungle Tournament at Lakeview

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Mat Dogs take home second place at Augusta tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Hart County Mat Dogs look like they are beginning to turn the corner going 2-1 at Madison County and taking home second place at Lakeside Evans High School in Augusta. The Mat Dogs traveled to Madison County to compete in the Quads at Madison on Dec. 8.
Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

Senior guard Jashon Gaines led the Dogs in scoring against Oglethorpe as he tallied 16 points in the home win versus the Patriots of Oglethorpe County on Dec. 9, 52-49.

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Dogs rebound against Oglethorpe after loss to Madison

News Staff
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
After one of the worst losses in Matt Gibbs’ time with Hart to Madison County, the Dogs bounced back and got a big win over Oglethorpe County. The Dogs were faced with a tough task as they hosted the No. 3 team in Class AAA and No. 16 team in the state — the Red Raiders of Madison County on Dec. 8.