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The female color guard consisting of Anna Richardson, Dayryn Morales, Lexis VanMeter, Gelsey Aguilar.

The female color guard consisting of Anna Richardson, Dayryn Morales, Lexis VanMeter, Gelsey Aguilar.

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Hart County drill teams top region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Hart County High School JROTC Competition Drill Team competed at the Gladiator Invitational and state qualifier meet on Saturday, March 5.  The Female Color Guard won first place overall and first in region to qualify to compete in the Georgia State Drill Championships.
Local fisherman and Bassmaster Classic marshal David McGinnis, right, with his new friend and rising star angler Joey Nania.

Local fisherman and Bassmaster Classic marshal David McGinnis, right, with his new friend and rising star angler Joey Nania.

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Fisherman relishes opportunity to marshal Bassmaster Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Local fisherman David McGinnis gained a competitive advantage over his peers after spending three days with professional anglers during the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell held the first weekend in March.
Local photographer catches Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock. Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

Local photographer catches Shane LeHew from Catawba, N.C. from his Hartwell dock. Lehew finished 50th and won $10,000 in the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Hartwell over the weekend.

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Lake Hartwell hosts Bassmaster Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Lake Hartwell played host to the 2022 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic this past weekend. Jason Christie, a 48-year-old professional from Pak Hill, Okla., took the first place spot with a final-day limit of 17 pounds, 9 ounces.
CMA Judo Coach Dustin Rogers (left), Chris Burns (center), Noah Wyckoff (right)

CMA Judo Coach Dustin Rogers (left), Chris Burns (center), Noah Wyckoff (right)

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CMA members compete in Atlanta, Greenville

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Photo Submitted Three members of Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts, Inc. competed in different states, as well as different sports on the same day.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun

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Soccer teams brave weather in Toccoa

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Despite all the other sports being canceled due to rain, the Hart County Soccer Dogs persevered through the rain in Toccoa. “Weather conditions were rough, non-stop downpour throughout game play.
Daniel Leard returns serve against East Jackson on March 3.

Daniel Leard returns serve against East Jackson on March 3.

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Boys tennis continue losing streak, girls get first win

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Hart County High School tennis teams played three opponents last week before having two called off this week. On Monday, Feb. 28, Hart played Stephens County in Toccoa. The boys team lost 4-1 with only the No. 2 doubles team getting a win.
Braden Whitson leads the pack in the boys distance medley race at East Jackson High School on March 5.

Braden Whitson leads the pack in the boys distance medley race at East Jackson High School on March 5.

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Track teams take podium finish

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Both track and field teams placed in the top three at the 12th Annual Eagle Invitational 2022. The boys team finished second overall while the girls finished third at East Jackson High School on March 5. Madison McClane took silver in the girls high jump with a height of 5-0.
Peyton Powell hits a grand slam for Hart to take the 17-15 lead over Jefferson in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Peyton Powell hits a grand slam for Hart to take the 17-15 lead over Jefferson in the bottom of the sixth inning.

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Diamond Dogs strike back

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The Diamond Dogs split two games last week before getting rained out this Tuesday. The Hart County baseball team host Jefferson on Wednesday, March 2. The Dragons had just beaten the Dogs, 10-0, in a game called short because of the score difference.
Abbygail McLane shoots over one of her opponents.

Abbygail McLane shoots over one of her opponents.

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Lady Dogs fall in first round

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Lady Dogs lost in the first round of the state playoffs to one of the top teams in Georgia. The Hart County girls basketball team traveled to Fort Oglethorpe to play the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Warriors. The Warriors have a 28-1 record and are ranked as the top team in Georgia 3A by MaxPreps.
Zach Dombrowsky throws a runner out in the win over Banks County on March 1.

Zach Dombrowsky throws a runner out in the win over Banks County on March 1.

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Diamond Dogs break losing streak at home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Diamond Dogs snapped a five-game losing streak at home on Tuesday. The Hart County High School baseball team traveled to Athens Christian on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and lost, 9-1. Jake Dombrowsky pitched 3.2 innings for the Dogs and Reece Maxwell pitched 2.1 innings.