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Head coach Cory Dickerson talking with the team after the team’s first day in full pads on Monday, May 8.

Head coach Cory Dickerson talking with the team after the team’s first day in full pads on Monday, May 8.

Spring football report - Week 1

Week one of Hart County football’s spring practice is under way, and the Dogs are getting back to the fundamentals. The defense could be a bright spot. This past week, players started out May 4 in just helmets and shorts and then added shoulder pads on May 5.
Pictured are the juniors as they defeated the seniors, 21-6 in the 2023 Powderpuff game. First row from left to right is Emily Evans, McKinley Ivester, Tykira Partlow, and Madison McLane. Second row from left to right is Luke Christopher, Bella Chitwood, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abigail Hubbard, Dakota Phillips, Caitlyn Clark, Chloe Bennett, Gracie Cook, Payton Mewborn, Hannah Harris, Jazz Shealer, Lakeria Groove, and Alijah Barber. Not pictured is Ella Franklin, Amelia Johnson, and Ryan Williamson

Pictured are the juniors as they defeated the seniors, 21-6 in the 2023 Powderpuff game. First row from left to right is Emily Evans, McKinley Ivester, Tykira Partlow, and Madison McLane. Second row from left to right is Luke Christopher, Bella Chitwood, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abigail Hubbard, Dakota Phillips, Caitlyn Clark, Chloe Bennett, Gracie Cook, Payton Mewborn, Hannah Harris, Jazz Shealer, Lakeria Groove, and Alijah Barber. Not pictured is Ella Franklin, Amelia Johnson, and Ryan Williamson

Juniors beat out the seniors in the 2023 Powderpuff game

The juniors upset the seniors, 21-6, in a defensive Powderpuff game on May 8.
Bell Family YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine (pictured left with the hat) with kids during the second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 22.

Bell Family YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine (pictured left with the hat) with kids during the second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 22.

Healthy Kids Day shines light on healthy habits

The second annual Healthy Kids Day was hosted at the Bell Family YMCA on April 29 and was nothing but successful. Over 150 kids participated in the kids’ triathlon, and YMCA sports director Kurve Augustine said the event was a success. “It was definitely a success,” Augustine said.
Pictured from left to right Madalyn Dault, Maci Dudley, Cheyenne Rucker who are the XCEL Diamond state champions.

Pictured from left to right Madalyn Dault, Maci Dudley, Cheyenne Rucker who are the XCEL Diamond state champions.

Twisters shine at state

The Hartwell Twisters dance team captured multiple first place finishes at the AAU State Championship in Carrollton, Ga., on April 22. “Overall, our girls did great,” said Twisters coach Shellye Ayers. “Most age groups had 16 people in them.
Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

Former Lady Dog Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern to continue her academic and athletic career.

Starks commits to play for Georgia Southern

Former Lady Dogs basketball star, Torrion Starks commits to Georgia Southern in her return to basketball. In 2019, Starks signed her national letter of intent with Western Kentucky University, after a successful career at Hart County. Starks looked to be the next big time star.
Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

Pictured are athletes and volunteers at the 2023 Hart County Special Olympics on April 21. Pictured at the top is Addison Krause, Lyra Osborne, Hudson Milner, Noelle Reese, J’Shawn Jones, Ella Lake Carter, and Azaria Hickman helping in the shot put event.

Special impacts were made at the Special Olympics

The Hart County Special Olympics athletes and volunteers celebrated a successful two days of fun and games with their elementary, middle, and high school athletes. The Hart County Special Olympics had back-to-back events.
Photo by Chander R

Photo by Chander R

Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

The 45th annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be held on May 6, at Big Oaks Recreation Center in Hartwell. One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K offers a spectacular run across two states and the Lake Hartwell Dam.
The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

HCMS boys soccer team finish season as region runner-ups

After its first winning season in four years just a season ago, the Hart County Middle School boys soccer team continued its winning ways once again, ending their season as the region runner-ups.
Nori Moore flexes his muscles after a multi-touchdown game performance versus Cross Creek during the 2022 season.

Nori Moore flexes his muscles after a multi-touchdown game performance versus Cross Creek during the 2022 season.

Seven things to know before spring football kicks off

It’s finally that time of year. As spring sports near their end and summer is about to begin, one final sporting event is left to play for the 2022-2023 school year. That is the Hart County football spring game.
Junior Jashon Gaines advances to sectionals in the boys high jump after placing third and in the boys long jump after placing first in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24.

Junior Jashon Gaines advances to sectionals in the boys high jump after placing third and in the boys long jump after placing first in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24.

Track Dogs advance to sectionals

The Hart County track team traveled to Hebron Christian to compete in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24 and 26. The top four finishers in each event move on to compete in sectionals. The boys placed fourth in the 4x200-meter relay and second in the 4x800-meter relay.