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Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

Hart XC teams run in Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational

The Hart County High School cross-country teams  competed against more than 20 other schools at the Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational 2022 on Sept. 1. The boys team finished seventh out of 21 teams with a total score of 206. Luis Gench led the pack for the Bulldogs at 17th with a time of 17:55.63.
Hart v Daniel

Hart v Daniel

Hart to face back-to-back state champs

The Bulldogs will be facing arguably their toughest opponent of the season this Friday across the border in South Carolina. The Hart County High School football team will be traveling to Central, S.C. to take on the Daniel Lions.
Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Jazania Shealer makes contact in the team’s home game on Thursday, Aug. 25.

Lady Diamond Dogs 0-2 after first week of road region schedule stretch

The Lady Diamond Dogs have had a tough start to region play, losing their first two games. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Hebron Christian on Thursday, Sept. 1. The Dogs found themselves behind 4-0 at the start of the fourth inning.
Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

Alexandria Burdette sets a teammate in the match versus Jefferson on Sept. 1.

Hart Volleydogs split home games

The Volleydogs split matches in their first home performance in more than two weeks. The Hart County High School volleyball team hosted both Jefferson and Crescent at home on Sept. 1. The Volleydogs lost to the Jefferson Dragons in an extremely close match, 2-1.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

The most wonderful time of the year

At long last, after more than 40 years, the University of Georgia has won a national championship. While I have only been a die-hard fan for the past decade, for the first time, “maybe next year” wasn’t uttered this offseason.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Paul Davis breaks on his route against Wren in a preseason game this year.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Paul Davis breaks on his route against Wren in a preseason game this year.

Davis looking to make the most of senior season

In his final season as a Hart County Bulldog, senior Paul Davis has stepped up to be not just the future college football star, but a leader among his teammates. “Being a leader on the field, everything is controlled by me and all the leaders on the team,” Davis said.
Hart vs Apalachee

Hart vs Apalachee

Hart to face tough competition first home game

The Hart County High School football team will be taking on the Apalachee Wildcats for the first home game of the year. Apalachee High School is currently 0-2, but is in the 6A classification.
Webb squares up against his opponent.

Webb squares up against his opponent.

CMA MMA fighter wins by submission at The Showcase MMA in Greenville

HCHS graduate, and pro fighter from Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts, Brandon Webb tapped out his opponent, Dallas Manspile, in the second round via mounted guillotine. The Showcase MMA event was held outdoors at the Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville, S.C. on Saturday, August 27.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Cali Beebe gets a block against Loganville on Aug. 30 in Athens.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Cali Beebe gets a block against Loganville on Aug. 30 in Athens.

Volleydogs go 2-1 in Athens matches

The Volleydogs played several matches in Athens to  continue to improve their game. In Thursday, Aug. 25, the Hart County High School Volleyball team traveled to Prince Avenue Christian and played the Wolverines in a best of five match.