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Pictured from left to right is junior guard Dakota Phillips and junior forward Madison McLane after participating in the Sandy Spiels Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on Saturday, March 18.

Pictured from left to right is junior guard Dakota Phillips and junior forward Madison McLane after participating in the Sandy Spiels Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on Saturday, March 18.

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Two Lady Dogs represented in spring showcase

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Juniors Dakota Phillips and Madison McLane represented Hart County in the Sandy Spiels Spring Showcase at Chestatee High School on Sunday. Right before region play started in January of this year, both Phillips and McLane were invited to participate in the showcase and both accepted the invite.
The Hart County boys soccer team huddled up before kickoff on the road at Franklin County on Tuesday.

The Hart County boys soccer team huddled up before kickoff on the road at Franklin County on Tuesday.

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Dogs playoff hopes now up in the air after loss to Franklin

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
After Hart’s 4-1 win over Monroe Area at home on March 17, the Dogs fell to Franklin on the road Tuesday. Now, their playoff hopes ride on the result of their matchup with Hebron Christian on Friday.
Pictured is sophomore forward Channing Segars scoring one of her three goals in the 8-1 win over Washington-Wilkes on March 10.

Pictured is sophomore forward Channing Segars scoring one of her three goals in the 8-1 win over Washington-Wilkes on March 10.

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Lady Dogs split against Washington-Wilkes and Stephens

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Lady Dogs soccer team dominated Washington-Wilkes, 8-1, but dropped their second region game to Stephens County, 6-3. The Lady Dogs have to win two of the remaining three region games to make the state playoffs for the first time in program history.
Pictured is junior defender Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo looking down the line on a throw in.

Pictured is junior defender Fabian Rodriguez Escobedo looking down the line on a throw in.

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Dogs pickup first region win

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Dogs won back-to-back games against Washington-Wilkes,7-0 and in double overtime against Stephens County, 3-2. The Dogs picked up a huge 7-0 win over Washington-Wilkes as multiple Dogs had contributions in the game.
Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

Pictured is Daniel Leard returning a serve in his 6-4, 6-3 win.

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Racket Dogs fall to Hebron

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After getting rained out on March 9, the Racket Dogs returned to a dry court and fell to Hebron Christian at home on Tuesday. For the boys, they were able to win one line but dropped the other four as first singles, Daniel Leard, won in two sets 6-4 and 6-3.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips was named MVP and was the three point champion at the Northeast Georgia All-Star game held at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.

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Phillips crowned MVP and three point champion

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Junior guard Dakota Phillips won the three point shootout as well and was recognized as the most valuable player in the Northeast Georgia All-Star game at Clarke Central High School on Sunday.
Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

Sophomore outfielder Emma Faust collects a single in game one of the double header versus Johnson of Gainesville as the Lady Dogs get the 20-0, 19-2 sweep over the Knights.

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Slow-Pitch continues to dominate with wins over Johnson of Gainesville

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The slow-pitch softball team run-ruled the Knights of Johnson (Gainesville) in both games at home on March 8. The Lady Dogs have had great success against teams from Gainesville in both fast-pitch and slow pitch.
Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

Pictured is senior catcher Riley Posey as he picked up an RBI single in the sixth inning to propel the Dogs to a 10-5 win over Oconee County on Tuesday.

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Diamond Dogs back to its winning ways

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Diamond Dogs go 2-2 in a four game stretch, picking up their first win of the season and the first region win as well. On March 9, Hart traveled to Crescent High School in South Carolina and beat the Tigers, 3-2. “We played very well,” said Diamond Dogs head coach Hunter Barton.
Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

Pictured is senior Valasha Carter as she placed second in the long jump.

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Track teams stack the podium in trips to Elbert and Rabun

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Hart County track team collected multiple first place and top five finishers at the Elbert County home meet and at the Bo James Invitational in Rabun County. On March 9, the teams traveled to Elberton for the Elbert County home meet and both teams were successful in multiple events.
Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

Taking the 8U Georgia State Wrestling Championship is Knox Payne.

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Seven year old wins Georgia State Wrestling Championship

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Hartwell native, Knox Payne, is now a Georgia Wrestling State Champion, after winning it all in Perry, Ga., on March 5. Payne is in just his second year of wrestling and competed last year in the state competition in the 6U division, but was quickly eliminated after losing both matches.