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Emilee Sanders winds up a pitch against Elbert County.

Emilee Sanders winds up a pitch against Elbert County.

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Lady Diamond Dogs get revenge on Elbert

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team beat Elbert County on Tuesday after losing to the Devils a week prior. After taking their first loss to Elbert last week, the Lady Diamond Dogs started playing with a new ferocity.
Cali Beebe goes for the kill against Jackson County on Aug. 18.

Cali Beebe goes for the kill against Jackson County on Aug. 18.

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Volleydogs face strong oppponents to prepare for postseason

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Hart County volleyball team ended a five-match losing streak on Tuesday after playing tough competition the week before. Last Thursday, Aug. 18, the Volleydogs traveled to Jackson County High School to face 6A Jackson County and 4A Oconee County.
Photo credit: Vince Fleming

Photo credit: Vince Fleming

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Best sports team at Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hart County High School’s most anticipated sports team (in my opinion) started off its season last week. The team faced two opponents in one night and emerged victorious against both of them. With the amount of talent on their roster, I imagine the Hart County Volleydogs are in for a big season.
Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Lady Diamond Dogs lose to Blue Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County softball team lost its first game of the season after a week of no games. On Tuesday,  Aug. 17, the Lady Diamond Dogs fell to Elbert County at home, 10-4. Elbert took the early lead in the first inning, 3-1.
Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

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Cross-country kicks off season in Jefferson

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams had their first meet over the weekend. The Bulldogs traveled to Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson for the second annual Athens Running Company Season Opener 2022 on Aug. 13. The boys team finished fifth overall out of eight schools with a score of 101.
Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

Nori Moore cuts to reverse field and score a touchdown against Westside on Aug. 12.

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Hart wins over SC teams in Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County High School football team had its first competition of the 2022 season with a scrimmage at Westside High School in Anderson, S.C. The Bulldogs played two South Carolina teams in the Gridiron Classic on Friday, Aug.
Photo credit: Gene Gallin

Photo credit: Gene Gallin

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The Dawg Bark: Is fairness worth the hassle?

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
State high school associations divide up the schools in their state by classifications in order to try to create fairness between the schools.  Schools are divided by the number of students enrolled.
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.