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Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County Quarterback Luke Lee throws a pass through the middle of the Jefferson defense on Oct. 11 at Herndon Stadium.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County Quarterback Luke Lee throws a pass through the middle of the Jefferson defense on Oct. 11 at Herndon Stadium.

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Dogs fall to Jefferson

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
On a crucial third down in the fourth quarter when Hart County needed the ball back most, defensive end Kaimon Rucker blew past Jefferson’s left tackle around the edge and hit the quarterback for a clutch, electrifying sack that brought Herndon Stadium back to life.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Ashley Chapman goes for the kill for the Volleydogs in the Area 8-AAA tournament at Hart County High School. The team finished in fourth place, qualifying it for the state tournament.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Ashley Chapman goes for the kill for the Volleydogs in the Area 8-AAA tournament at Hart County High School. The team finished in fourth place, qualifying it for the state tournament.

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Volleydogs punch ticket to state tournament

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Hart County High School Volleydogs secured a spot in the state playoffs last Thursday as they soared past the East Jackson Eagles 3-1 at home.
Hart vs. Monroe Area

Hart vs. Monroe Area

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Hart to take on Monroe Area

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
The Hart County High School football team (5-1, 1-1) will venture into the Purple Pit on Friday as they take on Monroe Area for another Region 8-AAA contest. “Monroe Area has a good football team. They always do,” head football coach Rance Gillespie said after Friday night’s loss to Jefferson.
File photo — Malachi Thomas looks for running room in last year's game at Jefferson.

File photo — Malachi Thomas looks for running room in last year's game at Jefferson.

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Bulldogs prep for big-time region test

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
A crucial region showdown is set for Friday night in Hartwell as Jefferson travels into Bulldog country to take on the Hart County High School football team  (5-0, 1-0) for just the sixth meeting in the schools’ histories. Friday night’s match-up pits two of the Region 8-AAA frontrunners and the No.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams — Hart County’s Malachi Thomas runs away from a Jackson County defender on Sept. 27 in the Bulldogs’ 56-13 win over the Panthers.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams — Hart County’s Malachi Thomas runs away from a Jackson County defender on Sept. 27 in the Bulldogs’ 56-13 win over the Panthers.

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Dogs push over Panthers

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Hart County High School head football coach Rance Gillespie said he wanted his team to start fast last Friday night, and they certainly did that.
Photo submitted — Hart County sophomore Sean Teasley, right, takes the ball to the hoop in a game last season at the Hart County High School gym. Teasley has been chosen to represent the US team in an international competition.

Photo submitted — Hart County sophomore Sean Teasley, right, takes the ball to the hoop in a game last season at the Hart County High School gym. Teasley has been chosen to represent the US team in an international competition.

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Hart county baller will play in Austria

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A Hart County sophomore basketball player is going international. Sean Teasley was recently selected by Student Athlete World to represent the USA on an international sports tour next summer in Austria.
Photo submitted — The Hart County Middle School cross country team poses for a photo after winning the region for the seventh year in a row last week.

Photo submitted — The Hart County Middle School cross country team poses for a photo after winning the region for the seventh year in a row last week.

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Bullpup runnerswin 7th-straight region title

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
For the seventh year in a row, the Hart County Middle School boys’ cross country team claimed a region title after placing four runners in the top-15 at the region meet in Madison County.
Sam Garringer, left, and Matthew Brown, right, at the Wingfoot Classic.

Sam Garringer, left, and Matthew Brown, right, at the Wingfoot Classic.

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Garringer sets new cross country school record

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Hart County High School senior cross country runner Samuel Garringer made history on Saturday. He eclipsed the boys’ team school 5K record with a 15:57.
Hart County vs. Jackson County

Hart County vs. Jackson County

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Jackson comes for region, homecoming game

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Fresh legs will hit the turf on both sidelines Friday night for Hart County High School’s homecoming game against Jackson County, following a week of rest for the both teams. Entering their first region game of the year, Hart County is riding a four-game win streak to start the season undefeated.