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Chaylei Carter works on her swing during the 2023 HCHS softball camp on June 5-6.

Chaylei Carter works on her swing during the 2023 HCHS softball camp on June 5-6.

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HCHS softball teaches fundamentals at annual summer camp

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Hart County softball team hosted their annual Lady Bulldog softball camp on June 5-6, teaching campers fundamentals and to also have fun. All of the current high school softball coaches and players were in attendance as they helped run the camp for the 30-plus campers in attendance.
Mattie Weathers won the hot-shot competition for her age group and was also named camper of the week.

Mattie Weathers won the hot-shot competition for her age group and was also named camper of the week.

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Basketball camp sets record for attendance

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Hart County High School basketball teams hosted a record number of campers at their annual summer basketball camp for kids going into Pre-K, all the way up to rising eighth graders on May 30 - June 1.
Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

Emma Faust swings for the fences in a slow-pitch softball game versus Elbert County during the 2023 season.

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HCHS sports’ summer camps in full swing

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball, softball, and soccer teams prepare to host summer camps in the month of June. The HCHS Diamond Dogs will be hosting a baseball camp from June 5-8 at Saye Field.
Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

Pictured is the Hart County Liittle League rookie softball team. Front Row L-R: Angelina Mead, Maci Eberhardt, Amelia McGaha, Harper Hershberger, and Ellie Vaughn. Middle Row: Charlie Roper, Kayden Griffin, Kenzie Miller, Amelia Hunt, Tilley Schnell, Keeley Sanders, Leighonna Freeman, and Nova Grace Koffi. Back Row: Coaches Todd McGaha, Nancy McGaha, Boo Mitchell and Jay Bailey.

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Little League rookie softball team advances to sectionals

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County Little League rookie softball team swept Oglethorpe County by a score of 14-4 and 9-7 to advance to sectionals. On May 23 in game one, Hart came away with a 14-4 win over Oglethorpe and was just one win away from moving onto sectionals in a best of three series.
Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

Freshman first baseman Coleman Moore leads off at second base against Oconee County during the 2023 season. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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The Diamond Dogs gear up for a trip to the Dominican Republic

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball team will head down to the Dominican Republic on June 6 to play baseball but also share the gospel. Shane Williamson, who is the president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes [FCA], brought up an idea to the area director of Lake Hartwell FCA’s Chad Posey.
Photo by Mark Duffel

Photo by Mark Duffel

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Lady Bulldog Softball Camp June 5-6

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Lady Dogs softball team will be hosting a softball camp on June 5-6 from 8 a.m. till noon at the Hart County High School softball field. For ages four and up, the Lady Dogs softball team will host their annual youth camp.
Photo by Benjamin London

Photo by Benjamin London

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HCHS Basketball camp May 30 - June 1

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls basketball team will host a basketball camp on May 30 through June 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. The camp is for rising Pre-K students to rising eighth graders.
The Clemson mens outdoor track and field team captured the 2023 ACC Championship for the first time since 2004 on May 13 in Raleigh, N.C.

The Clemson mens outdoor track and field team captured the 2023 ACC Championship for the first time since 2004 on May 13 in Raleigh, N.C.

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Garringer helps Clemson track team capture ACC Championship

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Just two and a half years removed from Clemson shutting down the program, the men’s outdoor track and field team captured the 2023 ACC Championship with the help from former Dogs runner Samuel Garringer.
Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson celebrates after winning back-to-back state championships at the GHSA 3A State meet on May 11-13 in Albany.

Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson celebrates after winning back-to-back state championships at the GHSA 3A State meet on May 11-13 in Albany.

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Johnson hungry for more after winning back-to-back state titles

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson breaks the state record not once, but twice enroute to a back-to-back state title in pole vault. Rewind to May of 2022, Johnson captured her first state championship in pole vault by setting the state record with a 12-5’.