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Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County’s Tahj Johnson throws down a dunk during the region tournament at Emmanuel College in February. Johnson named class AAA freshman of the year by two recruiting websites.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Hart County’s Tahj Johnson throws down a dunk during the region tournament at Emmanuel College in February. Johnson named class AAA freshman of the year by two recruiting websites.

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TOP FROSH

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Freshman year was a slam dunk for Hart County Bulldog Tahj Johnson. The 6-foot-7 forward recently received AAA Freshman of the Year honors from HoopSeen, a high school basketball news and recruiting website, and Sandysspiel.com after a standout season on the court.
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Baseball sweeps before season suspended

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Two home-wins at Saye Field on Friday completed the Hart County Diamond Dogs’ sweep over region opponent East Jackson, but now the team’s season is on pause due to the looming COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Sydney Smith returns a volley at Hart County High School on March 12.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Sydney Smith returns a volley at Hart County High School on March 12.

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Lady Racket Dogs win prior to play cancellation

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
The Hart County Lady Racket Dogs started region play strong with a 4-1 victory over East Jackson last Thursday at home, but now the season is at a standstill with cancellations due to the novel coronavirus threat. “It was a good start for our girls to go 1-0 in region,” head coach Kevin Harris said.
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Pickleball tournament draws large field

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The Second Annual Lake Hartwell March Madness Pickleball tournament was held on March 6 and 7 at the Bell Family YMCA. In total, 174 players making up 87 teams from Georgia and surrounding states participated. The tournament is slowly becoming a significant economic impact for the community.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Skyler Chastain, right, battles for the ball with an East Jackson player on Friday, March 6 at Herndon Stadium as Evelyn Holmes, left, approaches.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Skyler Chastain, right, battles for the ball with an East Jackson player on Friday, March 6 at Herndon Stadium as Evelyn Holmes, left, approaches.

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Soccer teams fall vs. East Jackson, tie Elbert

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Both the Hart County boys’ and girls’ soccer teams hosted Elbert County Tuesday night, but no clear victor was declared in either match. Hart’s girls ended the non-region match in a 4-4 tie, while the boys’ rivalry match also resulted in a 2-2 tie. “You know how rivalry games are.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s No. 2 singles player, Michael Floyd, returns a volley on March 6 at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s No. 2 singles player, Michael Floyd, returns a volley on March 6 at Hart County High School.

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Racket Dogs prepare for region play

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
A brisk, windy afternoon didn’t stop the Hart County Racket Dogs from taking a 4-1 victory over Stephens County on Friday, but it cost Hart’s girls a tough 2-3 non-region loss as both teams prepare for region play. In the No. 1 singles spot, Chase Jorensen took a 6-1, 6-3 win.
Luke Lee, left, is congratulated by coach Hunter Barton, at first base after Lee’s line drive that drove in a run to take the lead against Morgan County on Monday at Saye Field.

Luke Lee, left, is congratulated by coach Hunter Barton, at first base after Lee’s line drive that drove in a run to take the lead against Morgan County on Monday at Saye Field.

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Diamond Dogs take region games

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
A clutch, lead-stealing line drive single from Luke Lee in the bottom of the sixth plated the go-ahead run for the Hart County Diamond Dogs in a 3-2 region win over Morgan County on Monday at Saye Field.
Photo submitted - The Hart County boys track team poses for a photo after winning the Eagle Invitational.

Photo submitted - The Hart County boys track team poses for a photo after winning the Eagle Invitational.

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Track Dogs finish atop invitational

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
High finishes in multiple events over the weekend earned the Hart County High School boys Track Dogs a first-place team finish in the Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School. Hart County’s boys captured first place with 160 points total, beating out second-place Commerce by 31 points.
Pictured is the Hart County GRPA 10U Youth Basketball District 7 Championship team. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Xavier Cade, Boss Blackwell, Kamren Brewer, Crew Franklin, middle row, Isaiah Porter-Allen, Bryshun Jordan, Cincere Roebuck, Kurston Curry, Marquez Goss, back row, coaches Kurvin Curry, Phil Blackwell and Ron Allen.

Pictured is the Hart County GRPA 10U Youth Basketball District 7 Championship team. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Xavier Cade, Boss Blackwell, Kamren Brewer, Crew Franklin, middle row, Isaiah Porter-Allen, Bryshun Jordan, Cincere Roebuck, Kurston Curry, Marquez Goss, back row, coaches Kurvin Curry, Phil Blackwell and Ron Allen.

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10U TEAM HEADS TO STATE

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
The Hart County 10U boys’ basketball team is heading to the Georgia Recreation and Park Association (GRPA) Youth Basketball state tournament on Friday in Tifton after claiming a District 7 championship over the weekend at East Jackson High School.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Trent Todd, No. 17, battles for a ball Friday night against Morgan County at home.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Trent Todd, No. 17, battles for a ball Friday night against Morgan County at home.

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Soccer struggles in region match

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Both the Hart County boys’ and girls’ soccer teams struggled against top-ranked Morgan County on Friday at home. Hart’s girls lost their second region match of the year 8-0 on Friday against Morgan County, who at the time was ranked in the top-ten in the state.