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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.

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

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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.

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Hart Volleydogs split home games

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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.
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The Hartwell Sun

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The most wonderful time of the year

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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.

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Davis looking to make the most of senior season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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

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Hart to face tough competition first home game

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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.

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

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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.

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Volleydogs go 2-1 in Athens matches

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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.
Gracie Cook lays down a bunt in the win over Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25

Gracie Cook lays down a bunt in the win over Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25

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Lady Diamond Dogs to begin region play on winning streak

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs extended their winning record to 6-1 in the final non-region game of the season. The Hart County High School softball team faced off against Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25 at home. The Lady Diamond Dogs ended the game early in the bottom on the sixth, 10-2.
Photo credit: JV

Photo credit: JV

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The Dawg Bark: NIL a good thing for college football?

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
It was fall of 2014 at the University of Georgia and the upcoming football games were my motivation to get me through the week of classes. Todd Gurley, then a junior in what many thought would be his final year in college, was going off.