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Marlee Bowers throws a strike in a strong pitching defensive performance, limiting Franklin County to three runs.

Marlee Bowers throws a strike in a strong pitching defensive performance, limiting Franklin County to three runs.

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Hart softball state bound: Hart beats Franklin to win District 7 tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hart County Little League 8-to-10-year-old All-Star softball team was crowned District 7 Champion after beating Franklin County twice this past weekend. Hart played Franklin in a best of three series to determine the District 7 representative in the state tournament.
Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

Jashon Gaines snags a pass over the head of Collins Hill defenders.

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Hart Co. football competes in UGA 7-on-7 camp

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Hart County High School football team traveled to Athens to test its skills against some of the best teams in the state on Tuesday, June 14.
Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

Kingston Durham practices his ball handling skills in the YMCA gym.

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Kids kick it at soccer camp: YMCA begins summer camps with soccer

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
The Bell Family YMCA held a soccer camp this week for young players to sharpen their skills. The camp was the first of five camps offered this summer for kids under the age of 14. Due to the extreme heat, the camp was moved indoors this week into the gym.
137 kids attended the annual basketball camp hosted at Hart County High School

137 kids attended the annual basketball camp hosted at Hart County High School

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High School hosts basketball camp

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Hart County High School hosted it’s annual basketball summer camp last week. The camp was from May 30 to June 2 and included ages ranging Pre-K age to soon to be 8th graders. Coach Mike Edwards said there were 137 students in attendance this year.
Xcel Gold Team placed 2nd in the region. Pictured L-R: Chastyn Haynie, Bella Beck, Aeryn Back, Kailyn Bowers, Gracen McAdams and Maci Dudley.

Xcel Gold Team placed 2nd in the region. Pictured L-R: Chastyn Haynie, Bella Beck, Aeryn Back, Kailyn Bowers, Gracen McAdams and Maci Dudley.

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Twisters show out at regional meet

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Hartwell Twisters Gymnastics Team competed in the Southern Regional AAU Gymnastics Championships in Daytona, Florida on May 21 and 22. There was a lot of competition at the regional, but the girls showed up and did great.
Photos Submitted - Pictured (L-R) back: A’Mircale Alexander, Coach Alethia Wallace, Coach Brent Driscoll, Coach Brandon Cornelison. Middle: Kayden Griffin, Zyiah Wallace, Ava Gibson, Leighonna Freeman, Bailey Driscoll, Amelia McGaha, Olivia Fowler, Kenzie Miller, Arianna Cornelison. Front: Madison Pressley.

Photos Submitted - Pictured (L-R) back: A’Mircale Alexander, Coach Alethia Wallace, Coach Brent Driscoll, Coach Brandon Cornelison. Middle: Kayden Griffin, Zyiah Wallace, Ava Gibson, Leighonna Freeman, Bailey Driscoll, Amelia McGaha, Olivia Fowler, Kenzie Miller, Arianna Cornelison. Front: Madison Pressley.

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Hart Co. Little League teams face out-of-county competition

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
The Hart County Recreation Department hosted teams from Rabun County, Toccoa and Fair Oaks, along with two teams from Hart County, in the Little League Rookie Softball division. On April 30, Hart County’s “Pride” finished the competition as champions after winning all three of their games.
Rhett McGowen runs to first after getting a hit at baseball camp last summer.

Rhett McGowen runs to first after getting a hit at baseball camp last summer.

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High School, YMCA offer sports camps for kids

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Between sports camps at the high school and the local YMCA, young athletes can stay busy all summer long. The first camp was the basketball camp at Hart County High School from May 30 to June 2.
Paul Davis makes contact in a game earlier this season.

Paul Davis makes contact in a game earlier this season.

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Diamond dogs receive All-Region honors

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Five Hart County High School baseball players were named to the all-region first team for Region 8AAA. Seniors Peyton Powell and Tanner Ayers were named first team at pitcher. Powell secured five wins for the Diamond Dogs and recorded 73 strikeouts in 53.1 innings.
Yari Barber blocks a quick pass by the Habersham quarterback.

Yari Barber blocks a quick pass by the Habersham quarterback.

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Hart football battle Habersham in spring scrimmage

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The Hart County High School football team traveled to Habersham Central for a friendly competition against the 6A Raiders to end spring training. The game between the two teams May 20 was structured differently from a normal game.