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Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

Ally Anderson (center) with her coaches Mollie Payne (left) and Ashley Risner (right) at the competition in Columbus on Saturday, Aug. 6.

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Senior cheerleader makes GCCA all-state team

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hart County High School senior Ally Anderson made the top 16 at the 2022 GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition in Columbus this past weekend. In making the top 16, Anderson was named to the all state squad for A-AAAA, a first for a Hart County cheerleader.
Gordy

Gordy

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Gordy takes over cross-country, teams to lean on youth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County cross country teams are under new leadership with assistant coach Ana Gordy taking over as head coach this year. Gordy has been coaching the team along side former coach Cecil Marett for the last 12 years. When Marett retired, Gordy took up the mantle.
Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

Allie O’ Bannon gets a base knock in the Lady Dogs’ first game of the season against Gainesville on Friday, Aug. 5.

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Lady Diamond Dogs start season 3-0

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs kicked off their season last week, but didn’t make it through a full game after run-ruling both opponents. The Hart County High School Softball team hosted Gainesville and Chestatee at home on Aug. 5 in a doubleheader to start the fast-pitch 2022 season.
Photo credit: Dave Adamson

Photo credit: Dave Adamson

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Hart football to play in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
The Hart County football team will again be competing in the Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic Weekend this year for their preseason game. This year, the Bulldogs will travel to Westside High School in Anderson, S.C., and play Westside and Wrens High School at 6 p.m, on Friday, Aug. 12.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

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The Dawg Bark: Hopefully barking up the right tree

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
As you may have noticed, I have not had many bylines in the main section of The Hartwell Sun over the past couple weeks. This is because I have asked to exclusively cover sports for the foreseeable future.
A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

A newspaper clipping of Tash Van Dora as quarterback for Glynn Academy.

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Van Dora to be named to Hall of Fame

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
A local attorney is set to be added to the Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame. The Glynn County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2023 induction class on Friday, July 15 including Hartwell resident  and attorney Tash Van Dora.
Cali Beebe goes up for a block against Alexis Walker.

Cali Beebe goes up for a block against Alexis Walker.

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Volleydogs’ expectations set high for 2022 season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Hart County volleyball head coach Kate Beardsley is expecting a strong season. “They’re really strong. We are very fortunate that a lot of our starting players, our key players, are returning this year. We lose a lot with our seniors last year, but we also filled it in.
Caleb Sorrells coaches up quarterback Austen Whitworth at practice.

Caleb Sorrells coaches up quarterback Austen Whitworth at practice.

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New coaches take field for first week of practice

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
While new head football coach Cory Dickerson will be a familiar face, several new coaches will be along the sideline at Herndon Stadium this fall. In total, five new assistant coaches have been added this offseason for the Hart County football team.
Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

Savannah Stanish coaches up Cara Cook between laps at the YMCA outdoor pool.

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Swimmer takes reigns as coach to keep program alive

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
When rising senior Savannah Stanish heard the YMCA swim coach was not returning this year, she stepped up to keep the program going. “I knew that our coach was leaving and the swim team meant so much to me. I wanted it to keep going,” Stanish said.