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Junior Nate Harris comes to the finish line as he places 33rd at the Biscuit Cafe Invitational at North Oconee Aug. 30.

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Cross Country teams take 15th and 21st at North Oconee

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Oconee High School Aug. 31 to compete in the 2023 Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational, where the boys placed 15th and the girls placed 21st.

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Dogs to host Lions in Hartwell

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

After Hart’s first win of the season, the Dogs will have to face one of the toughest opponents in the state of South Carolina – the Lions of Daniel. Hart County and Daniel do not have a lot of history between the two schools, as their first meeting was just a year ago over in Central, S.C.

Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett goes 2-3 with a run in the 10-4 loss to Monroe Area in the region opener Sept. 5.

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Softball drops first region game in extras

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

After Hart had a 4-0 lead heading into the sixth inning, Monroe Area scored four in the sixth and seventh inning to force extras. Then piled on six more runs en route to beat the Lady Dogs, 10-4. The Lady Dogs got off to a hot start in the first inning.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers (6) goes for the kill in the two set win over Stephens County.

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Volley Dogs increase their win streak to 9

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

After Hart’s two set wins over Stephens County and Pendleton Sept. 5, the Volley Dogs increased their win streak to nine games. In Hart’s first match, they took on region opponent Stephens County in a non-region matchup.

UNC defensive end Kaimon Rucker celebrates after a big time performance in the Tar Heels win over the Gamecocks of South Carolina in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff game, 31-17. (Photo by the University of North Carolina Athletics)

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Rucker catches the eye of national media

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Former Hart County Bulldog and current University of North Carolina (UNC) defensive end Kaimon Rucker collects awards and attention from national media after his field day in the 31-17 win over South Carolina Sept. 2 in the Duke’s Mayo Kickoff game.

Senior quarterback Jashon Gaines (5) hands the ball off to senior running back Nori Moore who rushes in for the score in the Dogs 17-10 win over the Wildcats of Apalachee Sept. 1. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Hart escapes Apalachee with first win of the year

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

The Dogs took their first road trip of the year and escaped with a 17-10 win over the Wildcats of Apalachee Sept. 1. After an 0-1 start to the season, Hart looked to rebound and return to its winning ways versus Apalachee. Hart won the toss and deferred to the second half.

Pictured from left is Sarah LeCroy, Administrator, Nahom Haile (Ethopia), Amanuel Haile (Ethiopia), Yu Deng (Japan), Chris Hajabakiga (Rawanda), Oune Hijazeen (Jordan), Yosilas Feyisa (Ethopia), Jimin Chun (South Korea), Coach Steve Lux, Eli Hajabakiga (Rwanda), and Nolawi Gulti (Ethiopia).

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Barnes Academy breaks ground on new soccer field

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Barnes Academy broke ground Aug. 25 on what will be the new home of Viking’s soccer. “We have had a few international kids here at the school for quite some time,” said Barnes Academy administrator Sarah LeCroy.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer makes contact with the ball and picks up a hit against the Lady Tigers of Washington-Wilkes Aug. 24 in the 11-1 loss.

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Lady Dogs fall to Lady Tigers in game one; tie in game two

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

After a tough loss to Washington-Wilkes Aug. 24, the Lady Dogs rallied back on the road against them until Mother Nature called off the game Aug. 29. Mother Nature has taken its toll on the Lady Dogs. On Aug.

The GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award was presented before the Aug. 24 Lady Bulldogs softball game against Washington Wilkes. From left is Alexis Davis, Jazz Shealer, Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jon Nelson, Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines, Hart EMC’s Angie Brown, Lady Dogs head coach Katie Jo Gentry, Allie O’Bannon, and Gracie Cook.

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Hart County wins the 2023 GHSA Spirit Sportsmanship Award

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Congratulations to Hart County High School on earning the 2023-2024 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award! The Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award has been around since 2006.

Apalachee Wildcats

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The Dogs prepare for their first road trip of the year

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

After a 24-14 loss to rival Elbert County and a week off, the Dogs now prepare for their matchup against the Wildcats of Apalachee. This will be the sixth meeting between the schools, as Hart is undefeated against the Wildcats in their previous five meetings.