As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done.

The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams open up the season 0-1 after dropping all sets to a tough Oconee County team.

Two seniors make the All-Region team, one senior and one junior were named as honorable mentions, and senior guard Dakota Phillips was tabbed as the Co-Player of the Year for Region 8-AAA.

After back-to-back losses to start the season, the Dogs will look to get back on track at home against Jasper County on Feb. 16.

One senior represented the Dogs by making the All-Region team, while a junior and a freshman were named honorable mentions.

With a win over Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament, the Lady Dogs look to host the first round of the state playoffs with a win over Oconee County.

A new tradition at The Hartwell Sun has begun, as we have teamed up with the Hart County Charter System to present an Athlete of the Week presented by McGee Heating & Air.

The Mat Dogs will send one girl and four boys to compete in the State Meet in Macon on Feb. 15-17.

With the win over Franklin County, the Dogs secured the No. 2 seed and clinched a spot in the state tournament.

Diamond Dogs look to gel together early before they get ready for first pitch on the road against Madison County on Feb. 13.