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Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

Senior running back Timothy Newton rushes for 77 yards and two touchdowns in the 29-9 win over rival Franklin County to clinch the Dogs spot in the state playoffs.

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Rangel and Newton run over Lions to clinch playoff spot

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Hart County’s rushing attack combines for 203 yards to put the Dogs past the Lions, 29-9, to make the playoffs for the first time since 2021. On Nov. 1, Hart hosted the Lions of Franklin County for the final regular season game of the regular season.
Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

Pictured above: Kaitlyn Sanders (right), store manager at Cato in Hartwell, stands with Cato associate, Sarah Kesler, ready to collect items for Thanksgiving Care Bundles to be delivered with meals on Thanksgiving Day.

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Urgent call for Thanksgiving donations

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, regional non-profit Love Him Love Them is asking the community to provide warmth and care to vulnerable families and individuals.
Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

Senior guard Andrew Maxwell during a shooting drill during practice on Oct. 24.

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Dogs look to defend region title

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
We must become greater, I must become less. That will be the motto for the Dogs as they look to defend their region title in the 2024-2025 campaign. Last season was simply like a roller coaster for the Dogs. It was full of highs and lows.
Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

Senior guard TK Smith (left) and junior guard Maddie Carter (right) during a practice scrimmage on Oct. 24.

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Lady Dogs will have a new look this season

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After graduating five seniors a year ago, the Lady Dogs will rely on its current senior class to lead the way. The Lady Dogs are coming off of a 22-9 season that was led by arguably their most experienced, veteran core in Mike Edwards tenure as head coach of the Lady Dogs.
Hart County’s sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (left) looks to evade the pressure by the Indians defenders in the 37-34 loss to Stephens County on the road on Oct. 25. Photo by Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record.

Hart County’s sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (left) looks to evade the pressure by the Indians defenders in the 37-34 loss to Stephens County on the road on Oct. 25. Photo by Laura Shaw/The Toccoa Record.

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Dogs comeback versus Indians falls short

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Bulldogs late rally efforts fell short, as they fell to Stephens County on the road, 37-34. On Oct. 25, Hart County traveled to Toccoa to take on the Indians of Stephens County in a Region 8-AA rivalry matchup. The Indians won the toss and differed to the second half.
Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

Former Bulldog and current UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker holds up the UNC WWE turnover belt after collecting an interception in the Tar Heels 41-10 win in Charlottesville against the Cavaliers of Virginia. Photo by UNC Athletics.

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Rucker earns multiple honors after stellar performance at UVA

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
After spending most of the season out with a knee injury, a fully healthy Kaimon Rucker had his career best performance to earn him national honors.
The Anderson Pumping team was victorious at the third annual Kiwanis golf tournament. Pictured above (from left to right): Brady Graham, Russell Davis, Sidney Skelton, Bobby Anderson.

The Anderson Pumping team was victorious at the third annual Kiwanis golf tournament. Pictured above (from left to right): Brady Graham, Russell Davis, Sidney Skelton, Bobby Anderson.

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Kiwanis hosts annual golf tournament

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
All eyes were on Cateechee Golf Club in Hartwell last Thursday as the Kiwanis Club hosted its third annual golf tournament Oct. 24. The tournament is one of the club’s three main fundraisers throughout the year benefiting local charitable organizations.