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KJ Wharton takes a shot in the tie with Prince Avenue Christian on Feb. 7.

KJ Wharton takes a shot in the tie with Prince Avenue Christian on Feb. 7.

Soccer Dogs add wins in Lincolnton

Both the Hart County boys and girls soccer teams recorded wins in Lincolnton last week. The Dogs played Lincoln County High School on Friday, Feb. 11. The boys won, 10-0 against the Red Devils. Sophomore Luis Genchi had a hat trick in Lincolnton.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Miguel Jaimes fights for a pin against an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Miguel Jaimes fights for a pin against an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

Three wrestlers place at state tournament

Three wrestlers placed at the GHSA State Championship this past weekend in Macon. Miguel Jaimes finished third in state in the 126-lb weight class. Jaimes beat Hudson Moss of Ringgold, 6-4, before falling to Gunner Chambers in the semifinals by pin.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Hannah Harris serves it up in her and Ryleigh Jordan’s doubles win over Clarke Central.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Hannah Harris serves it up in her and Ryleigh Jordan’s doubles win over Clarke Central.

Tennis teams serve up 2022 season

The Hart County High School tennis teams had a rough start in their first matches of the season. Both the boys and the girls team lost 4-of-5 lines against Clarke central at home on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The boys No. 2 doubles team Justin Mooney and Ethan Yntema, won in two sets, 6-0 and 6-1.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Peyton Powell rounds third against Athens Christian on Feb. 15.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Peyton Powell rounds third against Athens Christian on Feb. 15.

Diamond Dogs come out swinging

  The Hart County High School baseball team won their first game of the 2022 season. The Diamond Dogs played the Athens Christian Eagles at home on Tuesday, Feb. 15 and won, 6-5. Peyton Powell led the team in hits with two, while  Nolan Dean had three RBIs.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Valasha Carter drives to the basket against Franklin County on the road.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Valasha Carter drives to the basket against Franklin County on the road.

Lady Dogs lose tough final regular-season game

By Drew Dotson Staff writer   The Hart County girls basketball team fell in an overtime thriller in its last regular-season game of the year. The Lady Dogs lost to Franklin County on the road, 48-45.
Sean Teasley uses speed to out-maneuver the physical defense.

Sean Teasley uses speed to out-maneuver the physical defense.

Hart wins at FCHS to finish region undefeated

The Bulldogs won a tough game against the Franklin County Lions to finish the regular season undefeated in region. The Hart County High School boys basketball team beat Franklin County, 59-55 on the road on Feb. 11.
Luis Genchi tries to curve a penalty shot around the Prince Avenue wall.

Luis Genchi tries to curve a penalty shot around the Prince Avenue wall.

Soccer teams play first home matches

The Hart County boys soccer team remains undefeated while the girls team is still looking for its first win. Both teams travelled to Banks County High School on Feb. 4. The boys beat the Leopards 12-3. Luis Genchi scored four goals in the blow out. Kyle Hubbard also scored a hat trick.
Miguel Jaimes fights for control with an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

Miguel Jaimes fights for control with an Elbert County wrestler earlier this season.

Six Mat Dogs set for state

After the sectionals meet this past weekend, six Mat Dogs punched their ticket to the Georgia Traditional State Tournament.
Alexis Walker eyes the hoop in a breakaway against Stephens County on Feb. 4.

Alexis Walker eyes the hoop in a breakaway against Stephens County on Feb. 4.

Lady Dogs move into first place

The Lady Dogs added two more wins in the home stretch of region play. The Hart County girls basketball team beat Stephens County, 63-42 at home on Friday, Feb. 4. The Dogs got off to a quick start and scored 20 points in the first quarter.