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Hart County High School’s senior cheerleaders Ashlyn Adams was named to the Georgia Coaches Cheerleading Association’s Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year for Classes A-AAAA July 6. Photo submitted by Hart County High School Cheer.

Hart County High School’s senior cheerleaders Ashlyn Adams was named to the Georgia Coaches Cheerleading Association’s Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year for Classes A-AAAA July 6. Photo submitted by Hart County High School Cheer.

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Two Lady Dogs named to GCCA’s Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Two Hart County High School cheerleaders were named to the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association’s Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year.On July 6, the GCCA announced the Top 30 for Cheerleader of the Year for Classes A through AAAA and Classes AAAAA through AAAAAAA.
Volleyball’s junior defensive specialist Ellie Corbett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Volleyball’s junior defensive specialist Ellie Corbett earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Ellie Corbett named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to the Volley Dogs’ junior defensive specialist Ellie Corbett. Corbett’s hard work and determination throughout the summer was recognized by her coaches, as they nominated her to be Athlete of the Week.
Pictured is the morning group of campers ages five to 12-years-old, along with former and current wrestlers who participated in the basics to wrestling camp July 17. Photo submitted by Hart County Wrestling.

Pictured is the morning group of campers ages five to 12-years-old, along with former and current wrestlers who participated in the basics to wrestling camp July 17. Photo submitted by Hart County Wrestling.

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Hart County Wrestling hosted inaugural Youth Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Hart County High School’s wrestling team helped continue to grow its program by hosting their inaugural Youth Wrestling Camp.On July 17, the HCHS wrestling team hosted their inaugural Youth Wrestling Camp in the newly renovated Mat Room in the old JROTC building down by the tennis courts.
Senior wide receiver PJ Johnson makes the catch during a practice on July 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

Senior wide receiver PJ Johnson makes the catch during a practice on July 16. Photo by Benjamin London.

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My players to watch for in the 2026 football season

News Staff
Thursday, July 23, 2026
I already have goosebumps saying this, but we are just 15 days away from Oglethorpe County coming to Hartwell for the first of two scrimmages and 29 days away from the Dogs kicking off the 2026 season in Hartwell against Habersham Central.
NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar drives his No. 77 Ride the ‘Dente Chilli’s Chevrolet into the turn at Lavonia Speedway July 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

NASCAR Cup Series driver Carson Hocevar drives his No. 77 Ride the ‘Dente Chilli’s Chevrolet into the turn at Lavonia Speedway July 10. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Hurricane Hocevar draws record crowd to Lavonia Speedway

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 16, 2026
It’s not unusual to see a decent crowd under the Friday night lights of Lavonia Speedway, but the speedway had a record crowd in attendance after a driver announced he would be making his debut.The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series made its 19th stop out of the 28 races on the series’ schedule for...
Close to 30 campers grew in the game of volleyball with the help of current and former Hart County players and coaches at the annual Youth Volleyball Camp July 9-10. Photo submitted by Hart County Volleyball.

Close to 30 campers grew in the game of volleyball with the help of current and former Hart County players and coaches at the annual Youth Volleyball Camp July 9-10. Photo submitted by Hart County Volleyball.

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Volley Dogs build up future at Youth Volleyball Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Volley Dogs help grow the game of volleyball by holding their annual Youth Volleyball Camp.On July 9-10, the Hart County High School volleyball team held their annual Youth Volleyball Camp, which featured close to 30 campers from five to 12 years of age.
Sophomore cheerleader Gracen McAdams earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

Sophomore cheerleader Gracen McAdams earns Athlete of the Week. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Gracen McAdams named Athlete of the Week

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 16, 2026
This week’s Athlete of the Week, presented by Johnson Heating & Air, goes to sophomore cheerleader Gracen McAdams. Although this is McAdams first season competing on the cheer team, her hard work and determination was recognized by her coaches, as they nominated her to be Athlete of the Week.
High school and middle school players help lead a fielding drill at the annual Youth Baseball Camp June 22-24. Photo submitted by Hart County Baseball.

High school and middle school players help lead a fielding drill at the annual Youth Baseball Camp June 22-24. Photo submitted by Hart County Baseball.

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Diamond Dogs build future Bulldogs at Youth Baseball Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Over 90 campers grew in the game of baseball at Hart County’s annual Youth Baseball Camp.On June 22-24, the Hart County High School and Middle School baseball teams held their annual Youth Baseball Camp at Saye Field, where they worked on hitting, pitching, fielding drills and also worked on the...
Hart County Little League’s president and the Senior League softball team’s manager Mason Bowers receives a ice bath after capturing their fourth straight state title to advance to the Southeast Regional July 24-27. Photo by Benjamin London.

Hart County Little League’s president and the Senior League softball team’s manager Mason Bowers receives a ice bath after capturing their fourth straight state title to advance to the Southeast Regional July 24-27. Photo by Benjamin London.

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Hart captures fourth straight state title

News Staff
Thursday, July 9, 2026
After a unique path to the state championship game, the Hart County Senior League softball team dominated in game one and two to capture its fourth straight state championship.On June 6, the Hart County Senior League Softball Team hosted the state championship game against District 5 after winning...