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Male runners finish 9th in state, girls finish 14th

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
The Hart County High School girls’ and boys’ cross country teams both broke the top-15 at the state tournament on Saturday in Carrollton, with the boys cracking the top-10. The boys also put a runner up on the podium for the first time in team history.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County’s J.L. Lackey finds a hole to run through on Oct. 25 in the Bulldogs’ 49-0 win over East Jackson at Herndon Stadium.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County’s J.L. Lackey finds a hole to run through on Oct. 25 in the Bulldogs’ 49-0 win over East Jackson at Herndon Stadium.

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Dogs win big: Seniors last home game ends on high note

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Senior Bulldogs went out on a high-note in their last regular season home game ever last Friday in Herndon Stadium. The Hart County High School football team  (6-2, 2-2) bounced back from two straight losses in a dominating 49-0 win over East Jackson.
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Bulldogs seek playoff position

News Staff
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Clinching a state playoff berth will be on the line Friday night as the Hart County High School Bulldogs take on the Franklin County Lions in a rivalry battle that could determine the outcome of either team’s season — and the Bulldogs say they’re ready.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Shone Webb looks for a teammate to pass to during a practice drill on Oct. 29 at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Shone Webb looks for a teammate to pass to during a practice drill on Oct. 29 at Hart County High School.

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Hoopsters look for another deep playoff run

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
A new team of Bulldogs will take the court this season — attempting to reignite the fire from last year that blazed a trail to a 24-8 (9-3) run to the state championship game.
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Anglers to compete in FLW event

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host the  YETI FLW College Fishing tournament on Friday, Nov. 1, and the Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Open tournament on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Hartwell. The college and high school anglers will each kick off competition at 8 a.m.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County runner Sam Garringer pulls away from the competition on Oct. 24 in Franklin County on his way to first-place finish at the Region 8-AAA meet.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County runner Sam Garringer pulls away from the competition on Oct. 24 in Franklin County on his way to first-place finish at the Region 8-AAA meet.

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Garringer runs to top region finish, team takes 2nd

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
The fastest runner in the region led the Hart County High School boys’ cross country team to a second place finish at the Region 8-AAA meet on Oct. 24 in Franklin County. Hart County’s girls ran into a fourth place finish — qualifying both teams for the state meet.
Hart vs. East Jackson

Hart vs. East Jackson

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Dogs host East Jackson on Senior Night

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Coming off of two straight losses in games that went down to the wire, the Hart County High School football team (5-2, 1-2) is looking to get back on track this Friday when the Bulldogs face East Jackson (3-4, 0-3) on Senior Night in Herndon Stadium.
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Cross country ready for region meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
A battle for the best runners in the region will take place this morning, Oct. 24, as the Hart County High School cross country team travels to Franklin County for the Region 8-AAA meet. “I think we’re about as ready as we can get,” Hart County head coach Cecil Marett said.
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.