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MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Brandon Webb (pictured left) from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell wins the fight against Tony Rogers (pictured right) on Saturday, April 15 in Greenville, S.C.

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Webb knocks out competition in Greenville

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

MMA Fighter Brandon Webb from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell knocks out his opponent Tony Rogers in The Showcase MMA at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville, S.C. on April 15. After a one year absence from fighting in the ring, Webb made his return to fight Rogers.

Senior infielder Jordan Leach hits for the cycle (single, double, triple, grand slam home run) in the 22-11 win over the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Wednesday, April 19.

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Diamond Dogs exit playoffs after first round loss to Pickens

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Diamond Dogs complete the sweep over Monroe Area to end the regular season. They then took game one against Pickens County in the first round of the state playoffs. However, the Dogs’ season came to an end as they lost games two and three.

Senior left defensive back Jonathan Velazquez lies down after giving it his all in his final game for Hart County. As the Dogs lose 7-1 on the road to Wesleyan in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Soccer Dogs season ends after first round exit against Wesleyan

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Hart County boys soccer team fell to Wesleyan in the first round of the state tournament 7-1. With the loss, it will end the Dogs season with a record of 10-8, 2-3. The Dogs made the trip down to Wesleyan to take on the Wolves in the first round of the state tournament.

Junior pitcher Gracie Cook took the mound against Cherokee in the 18-3 loss on April 12.

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Lady Dogs eliminated at sectionals after back-to-back losses

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Hart County slow-pitch softball team dropped both games at sectionals, to Cherokee, 18-3 and to Elbert County, 11-6. Both losses eliminated the girls and ended their season. The Lady Dogs faced Cherokee in game one of sectionals, but unfortunately couldn’t get enough runs to come across.

Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

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HCMS Golf teams earns 2023 region runner-ups

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

At the Northeast Georgia middle school region golf tournament held on March 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, both the boys and girls middle school golf teams were region runner-up champions.

Photo by John Fornander

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FUNdamental Tennis HC to host summer events

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

FUNdamental Tennis HC will host a summer league, lessons, and a camp for middle school and high school players throughout the summer. The summer league will allow players to play in singles, doubles or both. The matches will be arranged by the players availability.

Pictured is senior Daniel Leard returning a serve.

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Tennis season ends after first round exit in region tournament

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Both boys and girls tennis teams fell to Franklin County in the first round of the region tournament on Tuesday. Not only does that eliminate them from the remainder of the region tournament, but it also eliminates them from the state playoffs and ends the Racket Dogs season.

Former Hart County and current Clemson sophomore relief pitcher Casey Tallent delivers a pitch in a rivalry game against South Carolina in Columbia as the Tigers fell, 11-9. Photo by Clemson Athletics.

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Former Dogs pitcher showcases his Tallent for the Tigers

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Former Hart County and current Clemson pitcher, Casey Tallent, is playing a significant role for the Tigers in 2023.

Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

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YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 29

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell will host its second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a successful event last year, Kurve Augustine, the Bell Family YMCA’s sports director, said he is excited for what is to come in year two of the event.

Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

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Diamond Dogs on a three-game win streak

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The Hart County Diamond Dogs are on a three-game win streak after sweeping Washington-Wilkes on April 6. The Dogs also defeated Stephens County on the road on Tuesday. On April 6, the Diamond Dogs competed in their last non-region series of the year, as they hosted Washington-Wilkes.