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Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

Braydon Lane runs at the Reservation Run on Sept. 20.

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Cross Country teams run in Helen

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Hart County High School cross-country team competed at the Mountain Invitational 2022 on Tuesday. The teams traveled to Helen and raced against teams from 31 different schools on Oct. 4. The Hart County girls team did not have enough runners finish to place as a team.
Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

Lillie Rogers goes for the kill in the loss to Oconee County on Oct. 4.

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Volleydogs place second in region after losing to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The Volleydogs finished their regular season with a loss to rival Oconee County to end as second seed in the region tournament. On Thursday, Sept. 29, the Hart County High School volleyball team traveled to Mt. Airy to play Habersham Central and Athens Christian.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Gracie Cook makes contact in the loss to Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun Gracie Cook makes contact in the loss to Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.

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Softball out of playoff picture

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs lost their last two home games of the season and missed out on a state playoff spot. The Hart County High School softball team is now 6-9 after eight straight losses, all to region opponents. Hart County hosted Monroe Area on Thursday, Sept. 22.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Cali Beebe gets ready to serve in a home game earlier this season.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Cali Beebe gets ready to serve in a home game earlier this season.

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Senior Volleydog Cali Beebe leading by example

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
While many athletes entering their senior year may be thinking about relaxing during their last summer in high school, senior Cali Beebe attended all of the Hart County volleyball events over the summer between pool parties with her friends.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Ryleigh Jordan serves the ball against Madison County on Sept. 22.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Ryleigh Jordan serves the ball against Madison County on Sept. 22.

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Volleydogs' win streak continues

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
The Volleydogs added four more wins at home to move their overall record to 19-9 as the season end approaches. On Sept. 22, Hart played Commerce and Madison County in Hartwell. Hart beat the Commerce Tigers easily in two sets, 25-5 and 25-7.
Nori Moore flexes after scoring his third rushing touchdown against Cross Creek.

Nori Moore flexes after scoring his third rushing touchdown against Cross Creek.

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Hart beats Cross Creek 56-0 in first half

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
In their most lopsided win since 2018, the Bulldogs pulled their starters after going up 56-0 in the first half. The Cross Creek Razorbacks came to Hartwell on Friday, Sept. 23 for Hart County’s homecoming football game.
Hart vs Franklin

Hart vs Franklin

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Hart vs Franklin football game moved to Thursday night due to weather

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
With the threat of heavy rain or storms on Friday night, the Bulldogs will now host the Franklin County Lions on Thursday for the first region game of the season. The Hart County High School football team will now kick off against the rival Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

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The problem with Women’s professional sports

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
It’s clear that in the game of basketball, height gives you an advantage over your opponent. The average height of NBA basketball players are around 6’5” and guys under six feet tall are few and far between. Yet height is a trait completely out of the player’s control.
Hart County vs Cross Creek

Hart County vs Cross Creek

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Hart football to face Cross Creek in final non-region game

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Bulldogs will play their final non-region opponent of the season Friday. The Hart County High School football team will host Cross Creek High School on Sept.  23. Cross Creek is a AAA school from Augusta which is currently 1-3 on the season.