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Senior cheerleader Landry Wheless earned a spot in the Top 16 at the GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition Aug. 1, which also earned her a spot on the All State team for classes A-AAAA. Photo submitted by Hart County Cheer.

Senior cheerleader Landry Wheless earned a spot in the Top 16 at the GCCA Cheerleader of the Year competition Aug. 1, which also earned her a spot on the All State team for classes A-AAAA. Photo submitted by Hart County Cheer.

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Wheless named to All-State team

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Senior cheerleader Landry Wheless made the All-State Cheer Team after competing in the Cheerleader of the Year competition.On Aug. 1, two Hart County High School cheerleaders traveled to Columbus to compete in the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association (GCCA) Cheerleader of the Year competition...
Senior wide receiver Knox Pierce (2) celebrates with teammates Crew Franklin (right) and Kurt Curry (left) after scoring the opening touchdown of the game in the 49-0 win Aug. 7. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior wide receiver Knox Pierce (2) celebrates with teammates Crew Franklin (right) and Kurt Curry (left) after scoring the opening touchdown of the game in the 49-0 win Aug. 7. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Dogs defeat patriots in dominant fashion

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Dogs dominated the Patriots to come away with an impressive win in the first of two scrimmages for Hart County.On Aug. 7, the Bulldogs hosted the Patriots of Oglethorpe County in a scrimmage before kicking off the regular season.Hart started the game off with the football, and on the seventh...
Setter Josee Fleming celebrates after Hart completed the comeback to knock off Madison County in three sets, 18-25, 25-16 and 15-10 Aug. 11. Photo by Benjamin London.

Setter Josee Fleming celebrates after Hart completed the comeback to knock off Madison County in three sets, 18-25, 25-16 and 15-10 Aug. 11. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Volley Dogs start season strong

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Despite facing some of the top teams in the state to start the season, the Volley Dogs have started 5-2 through their first seven games of the season.On Aug. 6, Hart opened up the 2026 season by hosting the Lady Eagles of Chestatee and the Lady Jaguars of Cedar Shoals.
Volleyball’s right side hitter Zoe Chitwood earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Volleyball’s right side hitter Zoe Chitwood earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Zoe Chitwood named Athlete of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, August 13, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to volleyball’s right side hitter Zoe Chitwood. Chitwood’s strong start to the season has been recognized by her coaches, as they nominated her to be Athlete of the Week.
Bulldog Nation came out to Herndon Stadium July 30 to get a sneak peek of what the Hart County High School and Middle School Bulldogs would look like this upcoming season. All fans who attended brought either powdered laundry detergent or cases of water bottles for the teams to use during the season. HCHS now prepares to host Oglethorpe County Aug. 7 for the first of two scrimmages with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Photo by Benjamin London.

Bulldog Nation came out to Herndon Stadium July 30 to get a sneak peek of what the Hart County High School and Middle School Bulldogs would look like this upcoming season. All fans who attended brought either powdered laundry detergent or cases of water bottles for the teams to use during the season. HCHS now prepares to host Oglethorpe County Aug. 7 for the first of two scrimmages with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Photo by Benjamin London.

Friday Night Preview

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Freshman runner Posie Phillips jogs around the indoor track at the Hart County High School gym during a practice July 29. Photo by Benjamin London.

Freshman runner Posie Phillips jogs around the indoor track at the Hart County High School gym during a practice July 29. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Hart County XC teams have eyes on the prize heading into 2026 season

News Staff
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams have high expectations heading into the 2026 season with a new leader at the helm.The HCHS cross country teams will have a new look heading into the 2026 season, with the main change made at the top, as former head coach Todd Townsend...
Cross country's sophomore runner Evva Barton earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Cross country's sophomore runner Evva Barton earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Evva Barton named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, August 6, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to cross country’s sophomore runner Evva Barton. Barton’s hard work and determination throughout the summer was recognized by her coaches, as they nominated her to be Athlete of the Week.