While Hart County didn't have the best season last year (they finished 13-25), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Madison County Red Raiders on Thursday, sneaking past 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Bulldogs have posted against the Red Raiders since September 22, 2022.
It was an exciting match in which no team won back-to-back sets, but at the end of the day Hart County got the one that really mattered. The match finished with set scores of 25-23, 22-25, 15-8.
Coley Phillips paced Hart County's offense, picking up nine kills. Phillips got some help from Josee Fleming and her 22 assists. Finally, Trinity Freeman kept Hart County's defense grounded, leading the team with three blocks.
Bulldogs
| 08/28/25 @ Madison County | 2-1 |
| 08/26/25 @ West Hall | 2-0 |
| 08/16/25 @ Chestatee | 2-0 |
| 08/14/25 @ Athens Christian | 2-0 |
Hart County's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1. As for Madison County, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
Coming up, Hart County will be playing in front of their home fans against Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Madison County, they will challenge Flowery Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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