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The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

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Mat Dogs take out competition to earn state berth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
History continues to be written for the Hart County High School Mat Dogs as they prepare for the state Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling Championship meet.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured with medals from a recent competition. Pictured from left to right, back row, Maci Dudley, coach Shellye Ayers, Cheyenne Rucker, Madalyn Dault, Kailyn Bowers, front row, Aeryn Back, Adrianna Pennington, Tinsley Starrett, Bella Beck and Chastyn Haynie.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured with medals from a recent competition. Pictured from left to right, back row, Maci Dudley, coach Shellye Ayers, Cheyenne Rucker, Madalyn Dault, Kailyn Bowers, front row, Aeryn Back, Adrianna Pennington, Tinsley Starrett, Bella Beck and Chastyn Haynie.

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Gymnasts notch big finishes in Dahlonega

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A group of local gymnasts notched some big finishes at a competition over the weekend. The Hartwell Twisters leaped into two first-place all-around finishes and two second-place all-around finishes on Saturday at an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) event in Dahlonega.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Dakota Phillips drives past a Stephens County defender on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Dakota Phillips drives past a Stephens County defender on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Hart County High School.

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Lady Dogs drop region contest in return to court

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Fresh off a quarantine stint that hasn’t allowed them to play since Jan. 4, the Lady Dogs fell to region rival Stephens County at home Tuesday. The Lady Dogs (8-6, 0-1)suffered a 53-38 loss in their first game back since being quarantined.
Photo by Mandy Patton - The Hart County High School wrestling team celebrates the school’s first region championship in duals wrestling in school history on Jan. 16 at Oconee County High School.

Photo by Mandy Patton - The Hart County High School wrestling team celebrates the school’s first region championship in duals wrestling in school history on Jan. 16 at Oconee County High School.

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Mat Dogs bring home first-ever title

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
For the first time in school history, the Hart County High School Mat Dogs have claimed a region championship in duals wrestling. The Region 8-AAA trophy went home with the Mat Dogs on Saturday, Jan.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Ethan Spagnoli puts up a shot against Stephens County at Hart County High School on Tuesday.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Ethan Spagnoli puts up a shot against Stephens County at Hart County High School on Tuesday.

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No. 2 Bulldogs rolling through region schedule

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Region opponents have been no match so far for the Hart County High School boys basketball team as the Bulldogs outscored their last  two region foes by more than 25 points each. The No. 2 Bulldogs (12-3, 3-0) handed region rivals Stephens County a 72-40 thumping Tuesday, Jan.
Sunshot by Michael Hall Hart County’s Tahj Johnson blocks a shot by a Monroe Area player at Hart County High School on Friday, Jan. 8, in the Bulldogs’ first region win of the season.

Sunshot by Michael Hall Hart County’s Tahj Johnson blocks a shot by a Monroe Area player at Hart County High School on Friday, Jan. 8, in the Bulldogs’ first region win of the season.

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DOGS WIN REGION DEBUT

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Grayson Williams Staff writer A big region win on Friday night was followed by a close loss on Saturday for the No. 2 Hart County High School boys’ basketball team, while one Bulldog hoopster landed on national television with an incredible highlight.
Photo submitted by Mandy Patton - Zander Bradsher wrestles against an opponent at a meet on Jan. 5.

Photo submitted by Mandy Patton - Zander Bradsher wrestles against an opponent at a meet on Jan. 5.

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Wrestlers continue winning ways

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Two region rivals fell at the hands of the Hart County High School Mat Dogs on Tuesday in Franklin County as the team preps for the upcoming area duels tournament. The Mat Dogs soundly defeated Stephens County 61-15 and Franklin County 57-19 on Jan.
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Little League registration is open

News Staff
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Hart County Little League baseball and softball registration is open and organizers are hopeful for a complete season in 2021 after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Registration is open online at www.hartcoll.org and will be available in person from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Photo submited/Stephanie Crump photography Chuck and Caroline Cawthon illustrate martial arts movements in a photo.

Photo submited/Stephanie Crump photography Chuck and Caroline Cawthon illustrate martial arts movements in a photo.

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Martial arts school recognized internationally

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
When Chuck Cawthon opened Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell in 1996, he never imagined he would wind up in an international martial arts magazine — but now it’s happened twice.