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Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County’s Shone Webb pulls the ball back from an Elbert County defender at Hart County High School on Dec. 16 in the Bulldogs’ first win of the week over the rival Blue Devils.

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Bulldogs rolling

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

A 34-point victory followed by a 28-point win over rival Elbert County keeps the No. 3-ranked Hart County Bulldogs’ seven-game win streak alive as they prepare to host the annual McDonald’s Shootout Tournament. The Bulldogs (7-1) thumped Elbert County 78-44 on Wednesday, Dec.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Cane Berrong, from left to right, Montae Maxwell, Malachi Thomas and Xavier Brown, after signing letters of intent to play football in college.

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Bulldogs take next step on early signing day

News Staff

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

National Signing Day saw four of Hart County’s own ink their names to play at the next level. Cane Berrong, Malachi Thomas, Montae Maxwell and Xaiver Brown all signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Hart County High School’s Fine Arts Center to play football in college.

Pictured are Maria Rubio, Paola Rubio, Jamie Rubio and Leonel Rubio.

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Runners to compete in college

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Several of Hart County’s track and field and cross country athletes inked their names Friday to play at the next level in 2021. Seniors A.J. Johnson, Paola Rubio and Matthew Brown all signed to compete in college on Friday, Dec. 11 at the AgriScience Center.

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High, middle school wrestlers bring home medals

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The Hart County High School Mat Dogs are charging ahead in the region, as the middle school team took home several top medals in their region this week. The Mat Dogs took down region foe Stephens County 45-30 in a duals match in Toccoa on Monday, Dec. 15.

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Basketball schedules changing

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Quarantines on the Hart County High School Lady Dogs (4-2) basketball team are forcing the cancelation of their game against Elbert County, but the boys’ teams are still set for the rivalry contest as they come off a win over Walhalla (S.C.). The No.

Photo from GoHeels.com - Hart County graduate Kaimon Rucker keeps his eyes on the football as he battles through Miami blockers trying to get to quarterback D’eriq King in Miami on Dec. 12.

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Hart’s Kaimon Rucker is making noise in his first season as a Tarheel

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Fresh off a 62-26 thumping of No. 10 Miami on Saturday, outside linebacker Kaimon Rucker can’t help but crack a smile through his Tarheel-adorned face covering. “That was really cool playing in Hard Rock Stadium,” Rucker told The Sun as he stopped in Hartwell for the holiday break.

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Rucker is unc player of week

News Staff

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

University of North Carolina true freshman Kaimon Rucker was named defensive player of the week for the Tarheels’ football team.

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Lady Dogs notch victories amid quarantines

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Despite multiple quarantines on the team, the Hart County High School Lady Dogs are powering through and earning victories. Multiple players have been quarantined for possible exposure, along with 337 students in the school system, but the Lady Dogs are still finding wins on the court.

Photo submitted - The Hart County High School anglers pose for a photo after winning the Palmetto Boat Center Tournament on Lake Hartwell. Pictured are Rafe Maxwell, Max Heaton, Tallis Morrison, Dallas Hancock, Xander Patton, Dawson Carden, Griffin Milford, Austin McCall, Hunter Heaton, Austin Mercer and Landon Bannister

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High school anglers take first place

Grayson Williams

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

What started out as a cold morning on Lake Hartwell at the Palmetto Boat Center Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 5, turned into a hot afternoon for the Hart County High School Anglers as they notched a first-place team finish in the high school division.

Joshua Haley and Jacob Fowler show off their catches in the middle school portion of the intra-squad tournament the Hart County middle and high school anglers competed in last weekend. Photo submitted

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Anglers haul in fish in team tourney on Hartwell

News Staff

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Lake Hartwell proved to be tough waters for the Hart County Anglers’ third intra-club tournament of the year on Saturday, but the anglers brought in some nice fish regardless. Pictured is Xander Patton, who placed first in the high school division with five fish weighing 10.99-lbs.