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Chloe Bennett sees the finish line in site at the Reservation run earlier this season.

Chloe Bennett sees the finish line in site at the Reservation run earlier this season.

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Cross-Country teams compete in Athens, middle school at state

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country teams competed in their final meet before the region meet last Thursday. The teams traveled to the Ken Kramer Classic 2022 at Athens Christian on Thursday, Oct. 13. The boys team placed second overall out of 21 teams with a team score of 81 points.
Ryleigh Jordan gets a dig in the match against Wesleyan on Oct. 18.

Ryleigh Jordan gets a dig in the match against Wesleyan on Oct. 18.

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Volleydogs fall in first round of state playoffs Tuesday

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Volleydogs’ season ended on Tuesday in the first round of the state playoffs. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Hart County High School Volleyball team traveled to Oconee County High School to compete in the Region 8 tournament.
Faustino Rangel runs the ball on the first play of the game against Madison County on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Faustino Rangel runs the ball on the first play of the game against Madison County on Thursday, Oct. 13.

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MS Bulldogs headed to Region Finals: Hart Co. Middle beats Madison Co. in semifinals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
The Hart County Middle School football team defeated Madison County on Thursday to advance to the NEGIAA Region Championship. On Thursday, Oct. 13, Hart County hosted Madison County for the semifinal game. Hart was the second seed and Madison was the third.
Jazania Shealer runs to third in the final home game of the season.

Jazania Shealer runs to third in the final home game of the season.

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Softball team ends season in region tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team broke its nine-game losing streak with a win, but ended their season with two losses in the first round of the region tournament. The Lady Diamond Dogs won their final regular season game of the season against Stephens County on  Thursday, Oct. 6.
CeeJay Hamilton lands a kick on his opponent, Richard Palencia, on Oct. 1.

CeeJay Hamilton lands a kick on his opponent, Richard Palencia, on Oct. 1.

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Hartwell fighter wins Bellator bout in Long Beach

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hartwell fighter CeeJay Hamilton recently won his third fight with MMA promotion Bellator in an unconventional way. On Saturday, Oct. 1, Hamilton, who trains under Chuck Cawthon at Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell, traveled to Long Beach, Calif.
Hart County helmet (left) and Oconee County helmet (right).

Hart County helmet (left) and Oconee County helmet (right).

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Hart football to travel to Oconee County to start road stretch

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Bulldogs will be facing the Warriors in Watkinsvill in their second regional game of the season. The Hart County High School football team will be traveling to Oconee County High School for a tough region match-up on Friday, Oct. 7. The Oconee County Warriors are currently 3-3 on the season.
Lydia Burroughs makes contact in Hart’s last home game against Franklin on Sept. 27.

Lydia Burroughs makes contact in Hart’s last home game against Franklin on Sept. 27.

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Lady Diamond Dogs still have chance for state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team lost one game and had another rescheduled over the past week. The Lady Diamond Dogs were set to play Stephens County on Thursday, Sept. 29, but the game was rescheduled to this Thursday, Oct. 6. Hart then faced Oconee County on the road and lost, 14-6.
Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

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Cross Country teams run in Helen

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country team competed at the Mountain Invitational 2022 on Tuesday. The teams traveled to Helen and raced against teams from 31 different schools on Oct. 4. The Hart County girls team did not have enough runners finish to place as a team.
Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

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Volleydogs place second in region after losing to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Volleydogs finished their regular season with a loss to rival Oconee County to end as second seed in the region tournament. On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Hart County High School volleyball team traveled to Mt. Airy to play Habersham Central and Athens Christian.