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Junior running back Nori Moore attempts to shed the tackle of a Purple Hurricane defender in a tough region loss, 49-14.

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Dogs’ season ends with loss to Monroe: First year under Dickerson ends with 5-5 record

News Staff

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The 102nd season of Hart County football came to an end last week at home. The Bulldogs finished 5-5 overall and 2-3 in region play.

Photo credit: Travel Nomades

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YMCA to host youth and adult indoor soccer leagues

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell will be offering indoor soccer for youth and adults this winter. Indoor soccer is a brand-new program at the YMCA, according to sports director Kervens Augustin. Augustin said indoor soccer is a great way for kids to work on their skills during the winter.

Photo credit: BP Miller

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Farewell to The Hartwell Sun, my final bark

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Sooner than expected, my time with The Hartwell Sun has come to an end.

Hart helmet (left), Monroe Area helmet (right).

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Hart to host Monroe Area in final regular-season game

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Bulldogs will be playing the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes in the final regular season game of the season this Friday night in Herndon Stadium.

Junior Dakota Phillips brings the ball down the court in a scrimmage to start practice.

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Girls basketball looking for youth to step up

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Lady Dogs’ young team from last season is now a year older and looking to make is further in the playoffs this season. The Hart County High School girls basketball team finished 15-13 last season before falling to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe in the first round of the state playoffs.

Senior Tahj Johnson finishes at the rim during practice on Nov. 1.

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Hart boys basketball expecting continued success under new coach

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The Hart County boys basketball season is right around the corner. The team just completed its first week of practice and is looking forward to the season. “We’ve done some good things. The guys are working hard,” new head coach Matt Gibbs said.

Running back Nori Moore, nicknamed “Duke,” recorded 360 yards from scrimmage against Hebron Christian Academy in Dacula on Friday, Oct. 28.

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‘Duke’ Slays the Hebron Lions: Moore sets records in Hart win over Hebron Christian

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Junior running-back Nori Moore, nicknamed Duke, marked his name in the record books as Hart County snapped its two game losing streak by defeating the Lions of Hebron Christian on the road Friday, 48-27.

Bobby Pate receives the national championship trophy with his players in 1982.

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Former Hart coach honored with national championship team

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Former Hart County High School and University of West Georgia head football coach Bobby Pate was honored along with his 1982 national championship team as they were inducted into the UWG Athletics Hall of Fame over the weekend.

Hart helmet (left) and Hebron Christian helmet (right).

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Bulldogs will travel to Hebron Christian

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

For the first ever meeting between the two programs, the Bulldogs will face newcomers Hebron Christian Academy on Friday night. The Hart County High School football team will travel to Dacula on Friday, Oct. 27 to battle the Lions in on their home field.

Melody Blomberg finished 10th overall at the region meet on Saturday, Oct. 22.

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Cross-Country teams compete in region meet

Drew Dotson

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Hart County High School cross country teams competed in the Region 8 championships this past weekend. Hart runners traveled to Bogart to race on the Oconee Community Cross Country Course against the other teams in the region on Saturday morning, Oct. 22.