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Sunshot by Michael Hall - Madison Wolfe serves during the Hart County Volleyball team’s win over Rabun County on Aug. 20 as LaMaya Sessoms prepares for action.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Madison Wolfe serves during the Hart County Volleyball team’s win over Rabun County on Aug. 20 as LaMaya Sessoms prepares for action.

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Volleyball just keeps winning

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Hart County High School Volleydogs extended their hot streak with wins against Rabun, Franklin and Stephens counties this past week,  taking their record to 8-1 for the year. Washington Wilkes was unable to play on Thursday, Aug.
Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Above, Bell Family YMCA director Mandy Floyd, from left to right, and Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club members Angie Putman, Henley Cleary, president Eddie McCurley and Peggy Vickery break ground on what will become the club’s outdoor courts at the YMCA in Hartwell on Monday, Aug. 24.

Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Above, Bell Family YMCA director Mandy Floyd, from left to right, and Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club members Angie Putman, Henley Cleary, president Eddie McCurley and Peggy Vickery break ground on what will become the club’s outdoor courts at the YMCA in Hartwell on Monday, Aug. 24.

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Outdoor pickleball coming to YMCA thanks to fundraising effort

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Bell Family YMCA and the Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club broke ground on new outdoor pickleball courts on Monday, Aug. 24. The four courts will cover 8,160 square feet and will take over a portion of the old baseball/softball field in front of the YMCA.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County pitcher Gabby Buffington deals in Hart County’s win over North Oconee High School on Monday, Aug. 17, at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County pitcher Gabby Buffington deals in Hart County’s win over North Oconee High School on Monday, Aug. 17, at Hart County High School.

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Lady Diamond Dogs dominating

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Hart County Lady Diamond Dogs continue their hot streak in dominating fashion, outscoring their last four opponents 43-9 to move the team’s overall record to 8-1. The offense took charge early on Friday as the Lady Dogs captured a 17-1 mercy-rule win over Morgan County.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Alex Burdette spikes the ball against Madison County at the Madison County Round Robin Tournament at Madison County High School on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Alex Burdette spikes the ball against Madison County at the Madison County Round Robin Tournament at Madison County High School on Saturday, Aug. 15.

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Volleydogs get off to a hot start

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Hart County High School Volleydogs are serving up a solid start in the first matches of the season, tallying a 5-1 record through the first week of matches. The Volleydogs hit the court last Thursday, Aug.
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Intrasquad games for football set

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
While football scrimmages between different teams are canceled under the Georgia High School Association’s coronavirus-prompted restrictions, the Hart County High School Bulldogs are scheduled to face-off against  each other on Friday as they try and finalize the 2020 schedule.
Sunshot from file — Hart County safety Montae Maxwell puts his arms like an air plane in celebration after making a play for the Bulldogs’ in 2019. Maxwell recently committed to play college ball at Georgia Southern University.

Sunshot from file — Hart County safety Montae Maxwell puts his arms like an air plane in celebration after making a play for the Bulldogs’ in 2019. Maxwell recently committed to play college ball at Georgia Southern University.

Maxwell hopes to soar as Georgia Southern Eagle

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Hart County defensive back Montae Maxwell is fulfilling his lifelong dream. The standout senior recently committed to play football at Georgia Southern University next year, taking another step toward what he says has been his dream since he was a young child.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Madison Bryson scores Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Hart County High School in an 8-1 win over Elbert County.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Madison Bryson scores Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Hart County High School in an 8-1 win over Elbert County.

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Softball off to a hot start

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
A late run on Friday cost the Hart County High School softball team its first game of the season, but the Lady Dogs brushed it off and secured two dominating wins over the weekend at the team’s home-opener and continued their hot streak Monday and Tuesday with a pair of big wins.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Colt Risner, Austin Little and Amahd Longworth run recently at Hart County Cross Country practice.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Colt Risner, Austin Little and Amahd Longworth run recently at Hart County Cross Country practice.

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Cross Country Dogs look for strong state finish

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
The Hart County High School cross country teams are running full steam ahead into the upcoming season. The team modified its normal summer workouts to adhere to the Georgia High School Association’s pandemic-prompted restrictions and has been conducting workouts since July.
Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Defensive back Montae Maxwell celebrates after making a play during Hart County's scrimmage game against Washington Wilkes in 2019.

Football scrimmages nixed, cheer delayed

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2020
The Hart County High School football team’s planned pre-season scrimmages for Aug. 21 and Aug. 28 won’t happen, according to the Georgia High School Association, but the regular season schedule remains unchanged.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — The Hart County volleyball team practices at the gym at Hart County High School on Monday, Aug. 3. The team is eyeing a deeper playoff run this season.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — The Hart County volleyball team practices at the gym at Hart County High School on Monday, Aug. 3. The team is eyeing a deeper playoff run this season.

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Volley Dogs prep for season, eyeing deeper run for state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Serving up another state playoff-run season is on the Hart County Volleydogs minds as they hit the court this week with just a short time to prepare for the upcoming season.