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hoto by Shane Scoggins/Franklin Co. Citizen-Leader - Gabby Buffington tags a Franklin County base runner at third base on Sept. 24 in Carnesville.

hoto by Shane Scoggins/Franklin Co. Citizen-Leader - Gabby Buffington tags a Franklin County base runner at third base on Sept. 24 in Carnesville.

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Hart takes out Franklin on diamond

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Consistent runs helped the Hart County High School softball team secure a big victory over the No. 1 team in the region last Thursday in Carnesville. The Lady Diamond Dogs (11-6, 3-4) hit the road Sept. 25 and toppled Franklin County (14-5, 6-2) 5-2 to complete back-to-back region wins.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Aliza Hart dives for a ball on Tuesday at Hart County High School in the Volleydogs’ win over Franklin County.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Aliza Hart dives for a ball on Tuesday at Hart County High School in the Volleydogs’ win over Franklin County.

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Still no region team can dethrone Volleydogs

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
The Hart County High School Volleydogs kept their hot streak alive this past week with some big region and non-region wins. The Volleydogs still hold the No. 1 spot in Region 8-AAA with an undefeated region record at 8-0 and a 17-9 overall record.
Cason Williams, 8U quarterback, runs with the football as Rexdriquez Hill, right, and Christian Marshall, to the left of Williams, look for Patriots to block.

Cason Williams, 8U quarterback, runs with the football as Rexdriquez Hill, right, and Christian Marshall, to the left of Williams, look for Patriots to block.

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Youth rec league hosts football games at Herdon Stadium

News Staff
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Hart County Rec Football hosted Oglethorpe and Banks counties on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Herndon Stadium for a day of Northeast Georgia Youth Football Association competition. Hart County took four out of five contests on the day. The 7U team beat Oglethorpe County 18-2.
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Hart County football game canceled Friday

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Hart County's football game scheduled for Friday against Greater Atlanta Christian has been canceled as the Hart County Charter System continues contact tracing after several players and team personnel have been quarantined for possible exposure.
Photos submitted Dawson Carden, left, and Griffin Milford, right, show off their catches following an intra-club tournament on Lake Hartwell.

Photos submitted Dawson Carden, left, and Griffin Milford, right, show off their catches following an intra-club tournament on Lake Hartwell.

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Anglers compete on Hartwell

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Hart County middle school and high school angler teams hit the waters of Lake Hartwell over the weekend for the group’s first intra-club tournament of the season. Results are as follows: Middle School: • 1st: Jacob Fowler & Joshua Haley 13.53 lbs • 2nd: Landry Carter 12.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams The Hart County boys cross country team starts the race hosted by Hart County High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams The Hart County boys cross country team starts the race hosted by Hart County High School on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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Hart runners finish first at home CC meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Hart County High School cross country team not only hosted the second annual Bulldog Early meet on Tuesday, but trekked up first-place finishes for both the boys’ and girls’ teams.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zoe Brock slides into third base safely on Tuesday at Hart County High School in the Lady Diamond Dogs’ senior night win over Monroe Area.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zoe Brock slides into third base safely on Tuesday at Hart County High School in the Lady Diamond Dogs’ senior night win over Monroe Area.

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Lady Diamond Dogs win on senior night

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
The Hart County High School Lady Diamond Dogs sent their seniors out in style at home on Tuesday, notching an eight-run win over Monroe Area on senior night. The Lady Dogs (10-6, 2-4) downed region opponent Monroe Area 14-6 in run-rule fashion on Sept.
Hart County fell short by just one point to GAC in the 2019 AAA state playoff quarterfinals where the two teams battled it out in a 17-16 showdown in Norcross.

Hart County fell short by just one point to GAC in the 2019 AAA state playoff quarterfinals where the two teams battled it out in a 17-16 showdown in Norcross.

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Dogs out for revenge in playoff rematch

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
A rematch of last year’s quarterfinal state playoff game is set for Friday night when the Hart County Bulldogs (1-2) take on the Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans (2-0) in Herndon Stadium.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County’s Cane Berrong knocks over a North Hall defender on his way to a big gain on Sept. 18 in Gainesville.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County’s Cane Berrong knocks over a North Hall defender on his way to a big gain on Sept. 18 in Gainesville.

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Dogs run over North Hall for first win of the season

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
A slow-scoring first quarter prompted by North Hall’s hold-the-ball and run, wing-T-style offense quickly turned into seemingly endless endzone trips for the Hart County Bulldogs Friday night. The Bulldogs (1-2) captured a 55-22 victory over North Hall in Gainesville on Sept.