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Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

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Tennis season ends after first round exit in region tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Both boys and girls tennis teams fell to Franklin County in the first round of the region tournament on Tuesday. Not only does that eliminate them from the remainder of the region tournament, but it also eliminates them from the state playoffs and ends the Racket Dogs season.
Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

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Former Dogs pitcher showcases his Tallent for the Tigers

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Former Hart County and current Clemson pitcher, Casey Tallent, is playing a significant role for the Tigers in 2023.
Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

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YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 29

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell will host its second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a successful event last year,  Kurve Augustine, the Bell Family YMCA’s sports director, said he is excited for what is to come in year two of the event.
Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

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Diamond Dogs on a three-game win streak

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Hart County Diamond Dogs are on a three-game win streak after sweeping Washington-Wilkes on April 6. The Dogs also defeated Stephens County on the road on Tuesday. On April 6, the Diamond Dogs competed in their last non-region series of the year, as they hosted Washington-Wilkes.
Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

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Campbell learning “hard work pays off” in softball and in life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Former Lady Dog and current Morehead State University outfielder, Taikibrea Campbell, is finding success through the struggle of being a college athlete. Just a year ago, Campbell committed to play college softball for the Eagles. Now she is a normal starter in the outfield.
Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

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Diamond Dogs split with Hebron and fall to Jefferson

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Diamond Dogs split the double-header against Hebron Christian at home and fell on the road against Jefferson. Senior pitcher Reese Maxwell got the nod to start in game one versus Hebron Christian at home on March 30.
Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

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Girls end their season on a high note while boys make the playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hart County Soccer Dogs wrapped up the regular season sweeping Athens Christian on senior night, spliting against Elbert, and the boys beat Monsignor Donovan on the road.
Photo by Clark Van Der Beken

Photo by Clark Van Der Beken

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Canon man sentenced for 2021 chase, fatal crash

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Brandon Driver of Canon was sentenced to 26 years, 20 of which are to be served in prison, by the Hart County Superior Court on March 23 for charges related to a December 2021 police chase and eventual crash that took the life of a passenger and Maysville resident.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   March 28   Ryan Allison, 39, of Anderson, S.C., was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to drive within a single lane. Willam Angel, 17, of Carnesville was arrested and charged with interference with custody.
Photo by Gautam Arora

Photo by Gautam Arora

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Pre-K, Kindergarten registration beginning week of April 24

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration – The Hart County Charter System will hold Pre-K Registration from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday, April 24, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Hart County Agriscience Center, located at 1951 Bowman Highway, Hartwell.