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Isla Bell (left) and Nate Harris (right) both placed first overall in the girls and boys race at the Granite City Invitational.

Isla Bell (left) and Nate Harris (right) both placed first overall in the girls and boys race at the Granite City Invitational.

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Cross Country continues to take over the podium

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 26, 2024
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams are heating up just at the right time with multiple first place overall finishes. On Sept. 19, the boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Toccoa to compete in the 2024 Reservation Run at Stephens County High School.
Sophomore designated hitter Ava Carey (pictured) and junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan both pick up hits in the top of the fourth inning to help score the lone two runs Sept. 10.

Sophomore designated hitter Ava Carey (pictured) and junior first baseman Kinsley Duncan both pick up hits in the top of the fourth inning to help score the lone two runs Sept. 10.

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Lady Dogs two-game win streak ends in run-rule region loss

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Lady Indians of Stephens County snaps Hart County’s two game winning streak with a 14-2 run-rule loss. On Sept. 5, the Lady Dogs hosted the Lady Tigers of Washington-Wilkes. The Lady Tigers got an early lead by picking up a run in the first and one more in the second to take a 2-0 lead.
Pictured is the 2024 Hart County High School JROTC Lady Raiders team. Front row from left is Jasmine Hatley, Samantha Wilson, Aubrie Miyares, Abbie Tallent, and Alexia Murray. Back row from left is Ava Karasek, Isla Bell, Emma Holmes, Kailyn Bowers, and Melina Sanchez Garcia.

Pictured is the 2024 Hart County High School JROTC Lady Raiders team. Front row from left is Jasmine Hatley, Samantha Wilson, Aubrie Miyares, Abbie Tallent, and Alexia Murray. Back row from left is Ava Karasek, Isla Bell, Emma Holmes, Kailyn Bowers, and Melina Sanchez Garcia.

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Athletes of the Week sponsored by Johnson Heating and Air: Lady Raiders

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 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.
Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins scores twice, once from 55-yards out and the other from 13-yards out, in the 35-14 win over Flowery Branch to improve to 2-2 overall. Photo by Grayson Williams.

Junior wide receiver CJ Cowins scores twice, once from 55-yards out and the other from 13-yards out, in the 35-14 win over Flowery Branch to improve to 2-2 overall. Photo by Grayson Williams.

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Dogs even out record with a Monday night football win

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
In the first ever Monday night game in both schools history, Hart County picks up the 35-14 win over the Falcons of Flowery Branch to even out their overall record. On Friday, Sept.
The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

The Volley Dogs celebrate after defeating Westside of Anderson, S.C. in three sets: 27-25, 23-25, and 15-12.

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Volley Dogs remain competitive while picking up a lone win in four match stretch

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Volley Dogs split at home while remaining competitive in both losses at East Jackson. On Aug. 29, Hart hosted the Lady Rams of Westside of Anderson, S.C. and the Lady Raiders of Madison County. In the first match against Westside, the Volley Dogs claimed the first set win, 27-25.
Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

Isla Bell placed 14th overall in the 2024 Heroes Invitational at Tallulah Falls School Aug. 29. Photo by Fast Feet Timing.

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Cross Country places fourth and sixth at TFS Heroes Invitational

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Hart County High School boys cross country team continue their success while the girls look to improve. On Aug. 29, the HCHS boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Tallulah Falls School to compete in the annual TFS Heroes Invitational.