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Luis Genchi crosses the ball in the team’s last game at home against Rabun County.

Luis Genchi crosses the ball in the team’s last game at home against Rabun County.

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Soccer Dogs fall in first region match

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Both soccer teams won decidedly on Friday before struggling in their first region game on Tuesday. The boys soccer team beat Westside High School in Augusta, 7-1, on Feb. 25. Axsel Fajardo scored a hat trick in the win. Freshman Chaston Lewis scored two goals.
Johnny Curry takes a shot in traffic in his final high school game at Thomson High School on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Johnny Curry takes a shot in traffic in his final high school game at Thomson High School on Saturday, Feb. 25.

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Bulldogs go home after Sweet 16 loss on the road

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The Hart County boys basketball team’s season ended in the second round of the state playoffs. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, the Bulldogs traveled to Adairsville where they won the first round of the playoffs, 54-49.
Tyler Trujillo fights for possession against the Rabun County player.

Tyler Trujillo fights for possession against the Rabun County player.

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Soccer teams undefeated this week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Both Hart County soccer teams followed up a win last week with a tie on Tuesday. The boys team hosted the Rabun County Wildcats on Friday, Feb. 18, and won, 3-0. Kyle Hubbard, Jeremiah Jones and KJ Wharton each recorded goals with Axsel Fajardo contributing an assist.
Ava Carnes serves in her win over Elbert County.

Ava Carnes serves in her win over Elbert County.

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Tennis teams lose to Elbert

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Hart County Tennis teams both lost, 3-2, to Elbert County on Feb. 17. For the boys, No. 1 singles player Daniel Leard won with match decidedly in two sets, 6-0 in both. The No. 2 doubles team, Duncan McDuffie and Ayden Mercer, also won their match in the same manner.
Dakota Phillips sizes up a Franklin defender in a game at home earlier this season.

Dakota Phillips sizes up a Franklin defender in a game at home earlier this season.

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Lady Dogs fall to fourth after two losses in tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
After losing both games in the region tournament, the Hart County girls basketball team will have to find success on the road in the state playoffs. The Lady Dogs’ second place finish in region put them against Oconee County in the semifinals on Feb. 16.
Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

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Teen survives race day wreck: Dad: ‘She was ready to get back in the car that night’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A scary accident at Lavonia Speedway involving a 16-year-old on Saturday, Feb. 19 thankfully ended without major injuries or tragedy. Kaylee Worley, 16, from Gaffney, SC was on the checkered flag lap when she passed out due to a medical issue, according to her father Seth Worley.
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.

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Soccer Dogs add wins in Lincolnton

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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.

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Three wrestlers place at state tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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.