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Tahj Johnson fights off Elbert defenders in the last home basketball game on Dec. 3.

Tahj Johnson fights off Elbert defenders in the last home basketball game on Dec. 3.

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Hoop teams fall in Rabun Gap

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Both the Hart County boys and girls basketball teams traveled to Rabun Gap on Thursday, Dec. 9 to rematch Rabun Gap-Nacoochee. The Lady Dogs lost their rematch against the Eagles, 57-30. Hart kept the score within reach in the first half, trailing 32-23 at half time.
Valasha Carter shoots over the outstretched hands of an Elbert County defender on Dec. 3.

Valasha Carter shoots over the outstretched hands of an Elbert County defender on Dec. 3.

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Lady Dogs fall to Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County High School girls hoops team came up short against Elbert County on Friday, Dec. 3. The Lady Dogs got behind early when the Devils scored seven unanswered points. Hart responded with six unanswered points of their own and ended the first period tied at nine each.
Tahj Johnson flies through the Elbert County defense in their 58-42 victory in front of a packed house on Friday, Dec. 3.

Tahj Johnson flies through the Elbert County defense in their 58-42 victory in front of a packed house on Friday, Dec. 3.

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Devils Come down to Hartwell: Dogs decimate Elbert Co. at home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
The Hart County High School boys basketball team easily handled the Elbert County team at home on Friday, Dec. 3. Hart started with 12 unanswered points against the Devils and finished the first quarter leading 24-3.
Alexis Walker goes for a lay-up in Anderson S.C. on Nov. 30.

Alexis Walker goes for a lay-up in Anderson S.C. on Nov. 30.

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Lady Dogs split games

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team went 2-2 in a busy week on the road. After beating Walnut Grove in a high scoring game the day before, the Lady Dogs fell to private school Tallulah Falls at Clarke Central High School  on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
J.C. Curry eyes the T.L. Hanna defense looking for an opening.

J.C. Curry eyes the T.L. Hanna defense looking for an opening.

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Hoop Dogs 2-2 on road: Mixed results for Hart away from home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Hart County boys basketball team split games on a tough road schedule this past week. The Dogs started with a win against private school First Presbyterian Day on Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Clarke Central High School. The Dogs won 67-60.
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Wrestlers start season in Watkinsville

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Hart County wrestling team kicked off its season with the Warrior Dual meet at Oconee County High School on Saturday, Nov. 20. The Mat Dogs finished their first meet with a winning record after winning three and losing two.
Dakota Phillips drives the lane in a home game against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee on Nov. 18.

Dakota Phillips drives the lane in a home game against Rabun Gap-Nacoochee on Nov. 18.

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Lady Dogs to rely on young talent in 2021-22 season

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Hart County girls basketball team will be relying on a young core this season. Coach Mike Edwards said  there are only three seniors and one junior on the team this year. Taniya “Nesha” Alexander, last year’s star center, graduated and signed to play basketball with Clark-Atlanta University.
J.C. Curry shows his athleticism by dunking on the tall rim protectors from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

J.C. Curry shows his athleticism by dunking on the tall rim protectors from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

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Hoop Season is here: Hart drops first two games of campaign

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Hart County Boys Basketball team kicked off their season last week with a loss to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee before travelling to Athens for the Andy Landers Classic this week.
Photo From File J.C. Curry puts up a three-pointer against Sandy Creek on March 5, at Sandy Creek High School.

Photo From File J.C. Curry puts up a three-pointer against Sandy Creek on March 5, at Sandy Creek High School.

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Tough early schedule for Hart hoops team with state title hopes

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
After making the Final Four last year, the Hart County boys basketball team is looking to go deep into the post-season again this year. However, this year’s team will rely on a few great players, while last year’s team leaned on a plethora of seniors.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Quarterback Austen Whitworth threads the ball between the outstretched arms of Ringgold linemen to Malachi Kelley in the team’s loss on Nov. 12.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Quarterback Austen Whitworth threads the ball between the outstretched arms of Ringgold linemen to Malachi Kelley in the team’s loss on Nov. 12.

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Hart loses first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
It was a long drive home from Ringgold after the Bulldogs lost their first playoff game to Ringgold High School. The Hart County football team finished its 2021 season 7-3 after losing 30-21 to the now 10-1 Ringgold Tigers on Friday, Nov. 12.