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Pictured is junior guard Zaylen Shealer going in for the layup.

Pictured is junior guard Zaylen Shealer going in for the layup.

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Dogs six game win streak snapped by defending state champions

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Dogs captured a big win on the road over rival Elbert County to push their win streak to six, before it was snapped by the defending AAA state champions in South Carolina — Powdersville High School in a close loss. On Dec. 14, Hart traveled to rival Elbert County to take on the Blue Devils.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell looks to pass the ball in the 67-36 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell looks to pass the ball in the 67-36 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

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Dogs on a five game win streak

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Dogs extended their win streak to five, winning their last three against Athens Academy twice and Washington-Wilkes. On Dec. 4, the Dogs traveled to the Classic City to take on the Spartans of Athens Academy. Hart got off to a good start leading at the end of the first quarter, 17-8.
Sophomore guard Jaycee Wiley dribbles the ball up the court in the 45-43 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

Sophomore guard Jaycee Wiley dribbles the ball up the court in the 45-43 win over Athens Academy on Dec. 10.

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Lady Dogs go 2-1 in three game stretch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
After the Lady Dogs four game win streak was snapped on the road against Athens Christian, Hart beat Washington-Wilkes and then returned the favor and handed Athens Academy their first loss of the season in a thriller. On Dec.
Senior Mat Dog Harrison Krause wins his 100th career high school match against Franklin.

Senior Mat Dog Harrison Krause wins his 100th career high school match against Franklin.

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Krause captures his 100th win with the Mat Dogs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Senior Mat Dog Harrison Krause picked up his 100th career high school win for Hart County in the 51-27 loss at the Franklin County Duals. On Dec. 10, Hart County traveled to Carnesville to compete in the Franklin County Duals, with Krause searching for his 100th high school win as a Mat Dog.
First row from left is Makenna Seawright, Morgan Freeman, Emily Bowers, and Briana Blewitt. Second row from left is Kashae Rucker, Samantha Wilson, Lake Carter, and Lyra Osborne. Third row from left is Landry Wheless, Katelyn Bryant, Olivia Bledsoe, and Kaylee Nelson. Fourth row from left is Natalee Davis, Ayden Mercer, Scarlett Lewis, Ashlyn Adams, and coach Mollie Payne. Fifth row from left is Baylee Graham, Morgan Simmons, and Khalis Blackwell. Sixth row from left is Bree Dickerson, Sierra Fleeman, Hudso

First row from left is Makenna Seawright, Morgan Freeman, Emily Bowers, and Briana Blewitt. Second row from left is Kashae Rucker, Samantha Wilson, Lake Carter, and Lyra Osborne. Third row from left is Landry Wheless, Katelyn Bryant, Olivia Bledsoe, and Kaylee Nelson. Fourth row from left is Natalee Davis, Ayden Mercer, Scarlett Lewis, Ashlyn Adams, and coach Mollie Payne. Fifth row from left is Baylee Graham, Morgan Simmons, and Khalis Blackwell. Sixth row from left is Bree Dickerson, Sierra Fleeman, Hudso

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Athlete of the Week sponsored by Johnson Heating and Air: HCHS Sideline Cheer

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.
The Hart County High School sideline cheer squad flashes their medals and trophy after claiming state runner-ups at the GHSA gameday competition in Columbus, Ga. on Dec. 4.

The Hart County High School sideline cheer squad flashes their medals and trophy after claiming state runner-ups at the GHSA gameday competition in Columbus, Ga. on Dec. 4.

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STATE RUNNER-UPS

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
For the first time in school history, the Hart County High School sideline cheer squad finished as the state runner-ups in their first attempt at the GHSA gameday cheer competition.
Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas announced that he is entering the transfer portal on Dec. 10. Photo by Virginia Tech Athletics.

Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas announced that he is entering the transfer portal on Dec. 10. Photo by Virginia Tech Athletics.

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Thomas enters transfer portal

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas has entered the transfer portal. Thomas, a former Hart County running back, entered his name into the transfer portal on Dec. 9 after spending the past four years in the Hokies program. Thomas played in 12 games in 2021 and three games as a starter.