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Hart County senior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson commits to Alabama over Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, and Clemson.

Hart County senior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson commits to Alabama over Kennesaw State, Ole Miss, and Clemson.

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The back-to-back state champion commits to Alabama

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Hart County’s back-to-back girls state champion in pole vault Amelia Johnson announces her commitment to continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Alabama. Johnson was midway through her junior season when the Crimson Tide first began to show interest.
Pictured is the Volley Dogs huddled up after dropping the first set as Oconee County went onto defeat Hart County in four sets to end the Volley Dogs historic season on Oct. 28.

Pictured is the Volley Dogs huddled up after dropping the first set as Oconee County went onto defeat Hart County in four sets to end the Volley Dogs historic season on Oct. 28.

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Volley Dogs historic run ends in Final Four

News Staff
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
After sweeping Columbus in the Elite Eight, the Volley Dogs fell to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County in four sets to end their historic season.
Lady Dogs forward Madison McLane sinks a free throw in the 69-16 win over Pendleton.

Lady Dogs forward Madison McLane sinks a free throw in the 69-16 win over Pendleton.

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The Comeback: featuring Madison McLane

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
A senior three sport athlete at Hart County High School has fought the road to recovery, and is set to play a big role for her final seasons in basketball and track. Madison McLane was a crucial part of the Lady Dogs basketball team that ended the season as a region runner-up last year.
Hebron Christian

Hebron Christian

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Dogs look to rebound from loss

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Hart County looks to rebound against Hebron Christian, after being held scoreless in their first region loss to Stephens County. When you talk about historic match ups in Hart County history, this is not one that will be brought up.
Hart County football’s head coach Cory Dickerson speaking with the team after the 35-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 20.

Hart County football’s head coach Cory Dickerson speaking with the team after the 35-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 20.

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Dogs shutout by Indians in first region loss

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Offensive woes lead to the 35-0 shutout loss against Stephens County. The Dogs hosted the Indians of Stephens County for a battle of the unbeatens in region play. Stephens County won the toss and elected to defer to the second half. Hart County started things off on offense.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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One year at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
I cannot believe it has already been a full year since I took over as the sports writer for The Hartwell Sun. But it almost didn’t happen. A little over a year ago, me and The Hartwell Sun’s Dawson Baker worked together during that time for another business in Hartwell.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

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Cross Country teams advance to state

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. The boys placed third in the region while the girls placed fourth, as both teams secured spots in the State Championship meet.
Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

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Volley Dogs Elite Eight Bound

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
After back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove in the first round and LaFayette in the sweet sixteen, the Volley Dogs advance to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history to take on Columbus High School.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

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Lady Dogs season recap and way too early preview

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Hart’s season came to an end in the 6-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 10 in the first round of the region tournament. We take a moment to look back at the 2023 campaign, while also looking ahead to the 2024 season.