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Hart County’s boys track team celebrates a second place team finish and several individual achievements at the conclusion of the state championship meets on Saturday, May 14.

Hart County’s boys track team celebrates a second place team finish and several individual achievements at the conclusion of the state championship meets on Saturday, May 14.

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Dogs crowned state Champions: Boys track team places 2nd in state; individuals take golds

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Hart County boys track and field team placed second in the 3A state championship, the highest finish in Hart County history. The Hart County boys team finished second with 78 points, only 11 points behind the champion, Westminster at the meet on May 12 in Carrolton. “It was an epic weekend.
Johnny Curry flies through the air during the long jump at a home meet in Hart County earlier this season. Curry qualified for state championships in long jump, high jump and triple jump.

Johnny Curry flies through the air during the long jump at a home meet in Hart County earlier this season. Curry qualified for state championships in long jump, high jump and triple jump.

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Hart Track Dogs qualify for 3A state championships

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Several Track Dogs secured a spot in the GHSA 3A State Track and Field Championships this weekend. The Hart County High School track and field teams went to the sectional tournament on Friday, May 7 and competed against teams from Regions 1, 3, 4 and 8.
B. Dobson, 12, of Royston was the youngest 10K competitor and finished fourth overall in the race with a time of 43:06.6.

B. Dobson, 12, of Royston was the youngest 10K competitor and finished fourth overall in the race with a time of 43:06.6.

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Best Dam Run in Georgia: Runners flock to annual race on Lake Hartwell

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Hartwell was host to the 44th Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run this past Saturday. Runners from across the southeast, and even one from as far as Arizona, gathered for the 5K and 10K road races that cross the Hartwell Dam.
Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

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Golf team competes in area tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County High School boys golf team came up short of making the state tournament in Augusta. The team ended the regular season with nine wins and only two losses to Elbert  County and Habersham County.
Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

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Boys track takes gold at region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County boys track team took the gold in the region championship meet last week. The boys team finished first with a score of 187 and the girls team placed fourth overall with a score of 108.
Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

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Former Bulldog makes NFL

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.
Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

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Baseball Season ends in Ringgold: Diamond Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County baseball team’s season ended at Ringgold High School after losing two  games on Friday night. The Diamond Dogs traveled to northwest Georgia to face off against the Ringgold Tigers in the first series of the state playoffs on April 29. The Dogs started off the night with a loss.
Pictured, John Daniel Gibbs tees off while his partner, Winston Gibbs (left), and Dillon Bowers (middle) watch the ball.

Pictured, John Daniel Gibbs tees off while his partner, Winston Gibbs (left), and Dillon Bowers (middle) watch the ball.

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Hartwell Golf Club hosts third annual championship

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun The Hartwell Golf Club held its Third Annual Open Championship this past weekend, April 23 and 24. The Championship Flight had two teams tied for first: Brothers John Daniel and Winston Gibbs, and Mark Pruitt and Chip Mauldin.
Tyler Trujillo scores a goal on a free kick earlier this season.

Tyler Trujillo scores a goal on a free kick earlier this season.

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Soccer Dogs named All-Region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Several Hart County Soccer Dogs were given All-Region honors to end the 2022 season. Seniors Brian Yanez and Tyler Trujillo were named to the All-Region first team. Yanez was a captain and shut down the right side of the field on defense.
Riley Posey prepares to run after making contact on Friday against Oconee County.

Riley Posey prepares to run after making contact on Friday against Oconee County.

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Diamond Dogs finish third in Region 8

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart County baseball team split a double-header against Oconee County to finish third in the region. The Diamond Dogs won the first of two games on April 22, 5-3. Oconee County was not able to overcome a four-run lead in the last three innings.