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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

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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

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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.
Tavarus “Spud” Webb was named the Freshman of the Month in men’s basketball. (Photo by the Conference of Carolinas)

Tavarus “Spud” Webb was named the Freshman of the Month in men’s basketball. (Photo by the Conference of Carolinas)

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Webb honored as freshman of the month

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Tavarus Webb of Emmanuel has been selected as the Freshman of the Month for Conference Carolinas men’s basketball for January of 2023. The 6-foot-4 freshman guard from Hartwell, Georgia, Webb averaged 15 points, seven rebounds, four assists, 2.0 steals and 1.
Senior Tahj Johnson rises above the rim to slam it home as he led the Dogs with 18 points in Hart County’s win over the Franklin County Lions, 73-60 at home on senior night. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Senior Tahj Johnson rises above the rim to slam it home as he led the Dogs with 18 points in Hart County’s win over the Franklin County Lions, 73-60 at home on senior night. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs clinch the No. 2 seed in win over Franklin

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Hart County boys basketball team secured the No. 2 seed in the region tournament with a home win over Franklin County on Senior Night.
Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

Senior catcher Riley Posey gets a hit in a 2021 game as the Hart County Diamond Dogs turn to him and a few other seniors for leadership in the clubhouse for the 2023 season.

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Hart County Diamond Dog 2023 Preview

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Diamond Dogs opened up their season on the road versus their rival Elbert County. After the end of the 2022 season Josh Osborne announced he would step away from coaching and begin to spend more time with his family.
Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Leard’s mother, Karen, senior tennis player Daniel, and his father, Tim, as Daniel commits to Oglethorpe on National Signing Day.

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Leard to continue tennis at Oglethorpe

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior tennis player Daniel Leard signs with Oglethorpe on National Signing Day. “It’s a big step for me and I’m confident with my decision and [Oglethorpe] is where I want to go,” Leard said.
Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

Sophomore guard Keelan Stowers fights off a defender in the 69-62 home win over the Stephens County Indians.

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Boys split against Stephens and Oconee

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
The Dogs picked up the home win versus Stephens County Feb. 3, but fell to the Warriors on the road versus Oconee County. It was nothing but a heated rivalry between the Dogs and the Indians. The Dogs came out red hot as they led 23-9 at the end of the first quarter of play.
Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

Junior guard Alexis Walker drives into the lane in the 50-23 home win over the Stephens County Lady Indians on Feb. 3.

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Lady Dogs clinch the No. 2 seed in Region 8-AAA

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
With the Lady Dog’s win over Stephens  Feb. 3 and a win on the road against Oconee on Tuesday, Hart County clinched the No. 2 seed in the Region 8-AAA tournament. After the Hebron Christian beat down on Jan.
Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

Pictured left to right: Davis’ mother, Dannette, senior wide receiver Paul Davis, and father William decked out in Akron Zips gear as Davis commits to Akron on National Signing Day.

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Davis signs with Akron on signing day

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior four-star wide receiver Paul Davis signs with Akron on National Signing Day. For Davis, the journey for his commitment has been crazy. Davis committed to play for Duke before the beginning of his senior season.