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Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Gracie Cook makes contact in the loss to Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Gracie Cook makes contact in the loss to Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.

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Softball out of playoff picture

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs lost their last two home games of the season and missed out on a state playoff spot. The Hart County High School softball team is now 6-9 after eight straight losses, all to region opponents. Hart County hosted Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Cali Beebe gets ready to serve in a home game earlier this season.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Cali Beebe gets ready to serve in a home game earlier this season.

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Senior Volleydog Cali Beebe leading by example

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
While many athletes entering their senior year may be thinking about relaxing during their last summer in high school, senior Cali Beebe attended all of the Hart County volleyball events over the summer between pool parties with her friends.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Ryleigh Jordan serves the ball against Madison County on Sept. 22.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Ryleigh Jordan serves the ball against Madison County on Sept. 22.

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Volleydogs' win streak continues

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Volleydogs added four more wins at home to move their overall record to 19-9 as the season end approaches. On Sept. 22, Hart played Commerce and Madison County in Hartwell. Hart beat the Commerce Tigers easily in two sets, 25-5 and 25-7.
Nori Moore flexes after scoring his third rushing touchdown against Cross Creek.

Nori Moore flexes after scoring his third rushing touchdown against Cross Creek.

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Hart beats Cross Creek 56-0 in first half

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
In their most lopsided win since 2018, the Bulldogs pulled their starters after going up 56-0 in the first half. The Cross Creek Razorbacks came to Hartwell on Friday, Sept. 23 for Hart County’s homecoming football game.
Hart vs Franklin

Hart vs Franklin

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Hart vs Franklin football game moved to Thursday night due to weather

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
With the threat of heavy rain or storms on Friday night, the Bulldogs will now host the Franklin County Lions on Thursday for the first region game of the season. The Hart County High School football team will now kick off against the rival Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

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The problem with Women’s professional sports

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It’s clear that in the game of basketball, height gives you an advantage over your opponent. The average height of NBA basketball players are around 6’5” and guys under six feet tall are few and far between. Yet height is a trait completely out of the player’s control.
Hart County vs Cross Creek

Hart County vs Cross Creek

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Hart football to face Cross Creek in final non-region game

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Bulldogs will play their final non-region opponent of the season Friday. The Hart County High School football team will host Cross Creek High School on Sept.  23. Cross Creek is a AAA school from Augusta which is currently 1-3 on the season.
Luis Genchi pushes at the finish line to secure a silver medal in Toccoa.

Luis Genchi pushes at the finish line to secure a silver medal in Toccoa.

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XC Dogs place first, second at Reservation Run

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Hart County Cross-country teams competed against region opponents Franklin and Stephens counties at the Reservation Run. The teams traveled to Stephens County High School on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The boys team took first place in the small meet with a total of 32 on the hilly 5K course.
Emilee Sanders pitches the ball against Oconee County on Sept. 15.

Emilee Sanders pitches the ball against Oconee County on Sept. 15.

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Lady Diamond Dogs continue to struggle in region schedule

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs losing streak continued as they faced two more region opponents this week. On Thursday, Sept. 15, Hart hosted Oconee County and lost, 14-7. Hart took the early lead with a run in the first inning, but was soon matched and out-scored by the Warriors.