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Junior guard Dakota Phillips

Junior guard Dakota Phillips

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Six Lady Dogs earn All-Region honors for basketball

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
One senior, three juniors, one sophomore, and one freshman make up the six Lady Dogs who were honored by the coaches in Region 8-AAA. Junior guards Dakota Phillips and Alexis Walker were the lone Lady Dogs to make first team all region within the region.
Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

Ryleigh Jordan returns a serve in a heartbreaking loss in a tiebreaker, 3-7 against Elbert.

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Lights cause the Racket Dogs to fall to Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Failing stadium lights cause the Racket Dogs to struggle and fall at home against rival Elbert County. Things were looking promising for the boys’ team until it got dark. “Our boys started off really well,” said Dogs head coach Cheryl Tierney.
Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

Riley Posey steps to the plate in the 7-4 loss to Elbert.

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Diamond Dogs continue to struggle after 0-4 start

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Diamond Dogs continue to struggle, dropping both games to Elbert at home Feb. 15 and on the road at McIntosh on Tuesday. Hart hosted the Blue Devils of Elbert County for the first home game of the season at Saye Field.
Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

Dogs head coach Matt Gibbs fired up after taking down Hebron Christian, 47-43 in the consolation game on Feb. 17 to earn the three seed in the Georgia High School basketball state tournament.

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Dogs earn the three seed after comeback win over Hebron

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team lost to Stephens County Feb. 15, but was able to overcome Hebron on Friday, earning the Dogs the No. 3 seed in the state tournament. The Dogs took on Stephens County to determine who would advance to the region championship.
Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

Lady Dogs lone senior Valasha Carter steps off the floor for the final time for Hart County in the 41-34 loss to Dawson.

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The Region 8-AAA runner ups season ends after loss to Dawson

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs beat Oconee, but lost to Hebron in the region championship. They were the No. 2 seed out of Region 8-AAA but Dawson County upset Hart at home to end their season. Hart opened up the region tournament by taking on Oconee County on the Warriors home floor.
Senior pitcher Reece Maxwell delivers a pitch in the 9-4 road loss to Elbert County in the season opener on Feb. 8. (Photo by Mark Wells at The Elberton Star)

Senior pitcher Reece Maxwell delivers a pitch in the 9-4 road loss to Elbert County in the season opener on Feb. 8. (Photo by Mark Wells at The Elberton Star)

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Diamond Dogs start the 2023 season 0-2

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hart County Diamond Dogs had a rough start to the season by dropping both games on the road to Elbert County Feb. 8 and then to Tallulah Falls on Tuesday.
Senior Daniel Leard returns a serve in a 2022 match as the Lady Dogs start 1-0 and the Dogs start 0-1 on the season.

Senior Daniel Leard returns a serve in a 2022 match as the Lady Dogs start 1-0 and the Dogs start 0-1 on the season.

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Tennis kicks off the season at Clarke Central

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hart County Racket Dogs opened their season on the road in Athens, taking on Clarke Central Feb. 9.
TK Smith, who has been the leading scorer in the previous two games, continues her hot streak as she led the Lady Dogs once again with 19 points in the 73-40 win over the Lady Lions. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

TK Smith, who has been the leading scorer in the previous two games, continues her hot streak as she led the Lady Dogs once again with 19 points in the 73-40 win over the Lady Lions. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Smith leads Lady Dogs on Senior Night win

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs end the regular season with a home win over their rival, Franklin County, 73-40. The Lady Dogs started the night by honoring the lone senior guard, Valasha Carter, as she potentially played her final game on the hardwood at Hart County High School.
Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores a hat trick versus Towns County Feb.14.

Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores a hat trick versus Towns County Feb.14.

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Soccer Dogs sweep Towns out of town

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Young talent gave both teams the edge, as the soccer Dogs swept Towns County on Tuesday’s home wins. The Lady Dogs started the night off, battling Towns for the first 23 minutes of play.