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The Hart County High School Softball team hosted more than 30 campers for their annual youth softball camp as head coach Gearld Gates and current players headed the camp as they worked on hitting, fielding and pitching. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

The Hart County High School Softball team hosted more than 30 campers for their annual youth softball camp as head coach Gearld Gates and current players headed the camp as they worked on hitting, fielding and pitching. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Lady Dogs give back at annual Youth Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Lady Dogs gave back to the community by building up the future of their program in their annual youth softball camp. On June 2-4, the Hart County softball team hosted nearly 50 campers in their annual youth softball camp.
Nearly 100 campers were in attendance in the annual Hart County Baseball Youth Camp June 9-11. Over the course of three days, campers did drills in the infield, outfield, on the mound and in the batters box as over 15 current and former players and coaches led the campers in all of the drills. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Nearly 100 campers were in attendance in the annual Hart County Baseball Youth Camp June 9-11. Over the course of three days, campers did drills in the infield, outfield, on the mound and in the batters box as over 15 current and former players and coaches led the campers in all of the drills. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Diamond Dogs build up the future with Youth Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Diamond Dogs got a view of the future by hosting near 100 campers during their annual youth baseball camp. On June 9-11, Hart County baseball hosted 94 campers in youth camp from Saye Field as campers worked on the fundamentals of the game.
Rising senior kicker German Franco (95) nails a field goal that was held by former Bulldog’s wide receiver Pearce Mewborn in a 40-10 win over the Eagles of East Jackson. (Cheyenne Tolleson/Jackson Harold TODAY)

Rising senior kicker German Franco (95) nails a field goal that was held by former Bulldog’s wide receiver Pearce Mewborn in a 40-10 win over the Eagles of East Jackson. (Cheyenne Tolleson/Jackson Harold TODAY)

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2025 Football Position Breakdown: Special Teams

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Special teams, special plays, special players. The 2025 Football Position Breakdown begins with special teams. Over the past few years, the kickers have been the only ones mentioned in the breakdown.
The Hartwell Sun

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Jon Gruden Challenge: Week 1

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
The Jon Gruden Challenge has officially begun, and we have packages to open. For those who don’t know what the Jon Gruden Challenge is, let me catch up to speed. Earlier this year, as I was scrolling through TikTok, I came across Jon Gruden unboxing gear from sports teams across the country.
The Paxton and Bobby Benefit Pickleball Tournament is set for June 21 at the YMCA, Cateechee and HCRD courts. (Photo submitted by McCurley)

The Paxton and Bobby Benefit Pickleball Tournament is set for June 21 at the YMCA, Cateechee and HCRD courts. (Photo submitted by McCurley)

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Pickleball Tournament to help two locals in need

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Submitted by Eddie McCurley     Grab a partner and plan to participate in a fun event for two very special friends.