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Junior Kaiden Carter hit his personal record time of 19:42 Sept. 16 at the North Georgia Cross Country Invitational.

Junior Kaiden Carter hit his personal record time of 19:42 Sept. 16 at the North Georgia Cross Country Invitational.

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Cross Country teams hit personal records at UNG

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the North Georgia Cross Country Invitational Sept. 16 as multiple runners hit their personal records. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs, and had a time of 16:41.
Freshman quarter back Kurston Curry keeps the football and attempts to pick up the first down in the road loss to the Indians of Lumpkin County, 30-10 in Dahlonega Sept. 15.

Freshman quarter back Kurston Curry keeps the football and attempts to pick up the first down in the road loss to the Indians of Lumpkin County, 30-10 in Dahlonega Sept. 15.

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Lumpkin’s defense too much for Hart’s offense

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
After keeping it a one score game at the half, mistakes caused the Dogs to fall out of the game losing 30-10 to Lumpkin County on the road. Hart made the 80-mile trip up the mountain to take on the Indians of Lumpkin County. The Dogs won the toss and elected to defer to the second half.
Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound. As the Volley Dogs beat Monroe Area in two sets (25-4) and (25-19), but fell to Hebron Christian in three sets by scores of (25-23), (23-25), and (15-17) Sept. 19.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers serves the ball into play in front of a packed out student section in the Dog Pound. As the Volley Dogs beat Monroe Area in two sets (25-4) and (25-19), but fell to Hebron Christian in three sets by scores of (25-23), (23-25), and (15-17) Sept. 19.

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Hebron serves a hartbreaking loss to the Volley Dogs

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
After defeating Madison County on the road Sept. 14 and Monroe Area at home, Hebron Christian gave the Volley Dogs their third loss of the year in heartbreaking fashion Sept. 19. Hart took a trip to Madison County to take on the Lady Red Raiders and the Lady Gladiators of Clarke Central.
Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

Statesboro squad saves Hart County’s homecoming game

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hart County Charter System (HCCS) announced the cancellation of Hart County’s homecoming football game versus Cross Creek scheduled for Sept. 22 at Herndon Stadium. Then an hour later announced a new opponent in Bulloch Academy to fill the void.
Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County

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Dogs take an unfamiliar trip to the mountains

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Bulldogs get set to make their first ever trip to Dahlonega to face Lumpkin County Sept. 15. The Indians are 3-0 to start the year, the reason for that is their run game.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

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Georgia High School Association begins realignment meetings

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification committee met Sept. 1 to announce their initial changes about the rules for reclassification. Reclassification can always be tricky. But the biggest news that everyone knew was coming, was the elimination of Class AAAAAAA (7A).
Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

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Cross Country teams place Top 20 at North Hall Invitational

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Hall High School to compete in the 2023 North Hall Invitational, in which the boys placed 12th overall and the girls placed 17th. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing 12th.
Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

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Lady Dogs struggle to find first region win

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After defeating Rabun County on the road Sept. 6, the Lady Dogs dropped games to Franklin County by one run Sept. 7, and against Stephens Sept. 12. Hart was coming off of a disappointing loss in extra innings against Monroe Area before traveling to Rabun County Sept. 6.
Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

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Dogs second quarter comeback ends after third quarter mistakes

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After a second quarter rally by the Dogs, the Lions of Daniel capitalized on Hart’s errors in the third quarter to capture their third win of the year, 52-21. The Dogs hosted the Lions in Herndon Stadium for the first time in program history, but the second all-time meeting between the schools.
Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

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Oconee serves Volley Dogs first region loss while Hart served Franklin their first

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Volley Dogs swept the competition at North Oconee Sept. 7. Then split in their first region game of the season at Oconee County Sept. 12 Hart ended last week with a trip to Bogart to take on North Oconee and Temple.