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Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Shakendra Grove drives the baseline in the McDonald’s Shootout championship game on Dec. 30 at Hart County High School. The Lady Dotgs’ took second place in the tournament.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Shakendra Grove drives the baseline in the McDonald’s Shootout championship game on Dec. 30 at Hart County High School. The Lady Dotgs’ took second place in the tournament.

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Lady Dogs take second in Shootout, beat Lions

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
The third time was not the charm for the Hart County Lady Dogs when they faced Elbert County for the third time this season in the championship round of the McDonald’s Shootout tournament on Dec. 30 in Hartwell.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Demetrius Glenn makes a move to the basket against Jefferson

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Demetrius Glenn makes a move to the basket against Jefferson

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Dogs take tournament

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
A second-quarter surge helped the Hart County Bulldogs (15-1) climb out of an early nine-point deficit in a 71-59 win against Wade Hampton (S.C.) to remain undefeated at the time and claim the McDonald’s Shootout championship trophy on Dec. 30 in Hartwell.
Malachi Thomas, left, Cane Berrong, middle, Kaimon Rucker, right.

Malachi Thomas, left, Cane Berrong, middle, Kaimon Rucker, right.

AJC touts Dogs on all-state team

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Postseason accolades continued to pour in for Bulldog football players last week as the Atlanta Journal Constitution released its 2019 All-State team.
Sunshot from file — Malachi Thomas finds running room during a game earlier this season.

Sunshot from file — Malachi Thomas finds running room during a game earlier this season.

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Player of year honors lead Hart's all-state squad

Grayson Williams
Monday, December 30, 2019
All-state honors were given to three Hart County High School Bulldogs following the 2019 football season, with one of the Dogs earning the title of AAA co-player of the year.
Taniya Alexander puts up a shot recently at Hart County High School on Ensley-McCurley Court.

Taniya Alexander puts up a shot recently at Hart County High School on Ensley-McCurley Court.

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Lady Dogs drop two rivalry games

Grayson Williams
Monday, December 23, 2019
The Hart County Lady Dogs’ basketball team fell to two local rivals over the weekend. The Lady Dogs suffered a 65-33 loss Friday to Stephens County on the road and fell short to Elbert County 57-36 on Saturday at home.
Hart County's Shone Webb brings the ball up court in a recent game at Hart County High School on Ensley-McCurley Court.

Hart County's Shone Webb brings the ball up court in a recent game at Hart County High School on Ensley-McCurley Court.

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Hart boys push winning streak to nine games

Grayson Williams
Monday, December 23, 2019
A winning streak that began nine games ago continued Saturday night as the Hart County High School boys’ basketball team powered through Elbert County 70-33 at home. It was a one-sided game from the outset.
Sunshot from file — Hart County sophomore Shone Webb, left, consoles teammate, senior Elijah Robinson as time ticks down in the Bulldogs’ state championship loss in March in Macon as other teammates sit on the bench with heads in hands.

Sunshot from file — Hart County sophomore Shone Webb, left, consoles teammate, senior Elijah Robinson as time ticks down in the Bulldogs’ state championship loss in March in Macon as other teammates sit on the bench with heads in hands.

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The Top 5 sports stories of 2019

Grayson Williams
Monday, December 23, 2019
It was an action-packed year in the Hart County sports world. Between state championship runs, playoff battles and colleges seeking out highly-touted recruits, there was plenty to celebrate for the Bulldogs in 2019.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Pictured from left to right are coach Cecil Marett, Jeffery Terrell, Morgan Terrell, April Terrell and coach Ana Gordy.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Pictured from left to right are coach Cecil Marett, Jeffery Terrell, Morgan Terrell, April Terrell and coach Ana Gordy.

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Terrell signs with young Harris

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A Bulldog runner is the newest addition to the Young Harris College Mountain Lions. Senior Morgan Terrell signed a National Letter of Intent on Friday at Hart County High School to run cross country for the Mountain Lions next Fall.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Taniya Alexander, center, holds a poster and other items given to her to honor her for scoring 1,000 points for Hart County. Pictured are coach Joreshica Martin, Tanyzia Teasley, head coach Mike Edwards, Demardric Thornton, Alexander, her mother Tammy Scott, coach Dannette Bowers-Davis and Shakendra Grove.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Taniya Alexander, center, holds a poster and other items given to her to honor her for scoring 1,000 points for Hart County. Pictured are coach Joreshica Martin, Tanyzia Teasley, head coach Mike Edwards, Demardric Thornton, Alexander, her mother Tammy Scott, coach Dannette Bowers-Davis and Shakendra Grove.

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Lady dog joins 1,000-point club

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
A career milestone was celebrated prior to the Hart County Lady Dogs’ 71-31 thrashing of Abbeville at home on Saturday. Taniya “Nesha” Alexander was honored before the game for eclipsing the 1,000-point mark in her career.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County head boys’ basketball coach Harry Marsh talks to his team prior to tip-off against Abbeville at home on Saturday in which the Bulldogs won 68-57, marking Marsh’s 650th win as a boys’ team head coach.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Hart County head boys’ basketball coach Harry Marsh talks to his team prior to tip-off against Abbeville at home on Saturday in which the Bulldogs won 68-57, marking Marsh’s 650th win as a boys’ team head coach.

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650 wins and counting

News Staff
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Hart County head boys’ basketball coach Harry Marsh passed a milestone many coaches will never see Saturday on the way to keeping the Bulldogs undefeated through seven games.