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Football’s senior running back and defensive back Xavier Allen earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Ric Williams.

Football’s senior running back and defensive back Xavier Allen earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Ric Williams.

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Xavier Allen named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to football’s senior running back and defensive back Xavier Allen. Allen had a career night in the Dogs’ 51-3 win over Habersham Central.
The Volley Dogs losing streak continued during their trip to Mt. Airy Aug. 25, as they lost to the Patriots of Oglethorpe County, 18-25 and 18-25, to fall 2-0. Then would get beat by the Raiders of Habersham Central, 19-25 and 18-25. Pictured above to the left is libero Addison Coles collecting a dig. Photo by London Todd..

The Volley Dogs losing streak continued during their trip to Mt. Airy Aug. 25, as they lost to the Patriots of Oglethorpe County, 18-25 and 18-25, to fall 2-0. Then would get beat by the Raiders of Habersham Central, 19-25 and 18-25. Pictured above to the left is libero Addison Coles collecting a dig. Photo by London Todd..

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Volley Dogs losing streak now stands at six matches

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Facing some of the toughest competition in the state, the Volley Dogs losing streak hits six matches after four losses within the past week.On Aug. 20, Hart traveled to Bogart to take on two of the top teams in the state in their respective classifications, the Lady Titans of North Oconee and the...
Senior infielder and pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a three-run blast to deep center in the 15-3 run-rule win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Aug. 25. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior infielder and pitcher Chesnee Strickland rounds the bases after a three-run blast to deep center in the 15-3 run-rule win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Aug. 25. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Lady Dogs collect first region win

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Lady Dogs picked up their first region win over BASA after allowing a comeback in the loss against Elbert.On Aug. 20, Hart traveled to Elbert County to take on the Lady Devils to continue Region 8-AAA play. The Lady Devils got out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first.
Junior running back Zeebo Harper (26) celebrates his touchdown run with junior lineman Kalik Pickens (54) in the 34-26 win over Oconee County Aug. 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

Junior running back Zeebo Harper (26) celebrates his touchdown run with junior lineman Kalik Pickens (54) in the 34-26 win over Oconee County Aug. 13. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs come back in second half to knock off Warriors

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Dogs completed the comeback road victory over Oconee County to end the preseason.On Aug. 13, Hart County traveled down to Watkinsville to take on the Warriors of Oconee County in the second of two preseason scrimmage games.
Over 100 campers were in attendance for the annual Future Bulldogs Camp that was put on by the Hart County High School cheer squad Aug.15. Photo submitted by Hart County High School Cheer.

Over 100 campers were in attendance for the annual Future Bulldogs Camp that was put on by the Hart County High School cheer squad Aug.15. Photo submitted by Hart County High School Cheer.

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HCHS Cheer host annual Future Bulldog Cheer Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The Hart County High School cheer squad hosted more than 100 campers at their annual Future Bulldog Cheer Camp.Although the doors of the school were closed over the weekend, the Hart County High School gym was full of chants, cheers and cheerleaders, as the team hosted over 100 campers at their...
Softball’s pitcher and infielder Kylie Gurecky earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Softball’s pitcher and infielder Kylie Gurecky earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Kylie Gurecky named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 20, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to softball’s junior pitcher and infielder Kylie Gurecky. Although Gurecky recently transferred in from a school in North Carolina, she has already begun to make her impact on the diamond.
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Cross Country teams earn Top 5 placements to start the year

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
By Benjamin Londonsports@thehartwellsun.com Both the boys and girls cross country teams picked up a Top 5 placement to open up the season at Athens Christian.On Aug. 15, the Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Athens to compete in the NEGA Cross Country...