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Webb squares up against his opponent.

Webb squares up against his opponent.

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CMA MMA fighter wins by submission at The Showcase MMA in Greenville

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
HCHS graduate, and pro fighter from Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts, Brandon Webb tapped out his opponent, Dallas Manspile, in the second round via mounted guillotine. The Showcase MMA event was held outdoors at the Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville, S.C. on Saturday, August 27.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Cali Beebe gets a block against Loganville on Aug. 30 in Athens.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Cali Beebe gets a block against Loganville on Aug. 30 in Athens.

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Volleydogs go 2-1 in Athens matches

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Volleydogs played several matches in Athens to  continue to improve their game. In Thursday, Aug. 25, the Hart County High School Volleyball team traveled to Prince Avenue Christian and played the Wolverines in a best of five match.
Gracie Cook lays down a bunt in the win over Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25

Gracie Cook lays down a bunt in the win over Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25

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Lady Diamond Dogs to begin region play on winning streak

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The Lady Diamond Dogs extended their winning record to 6-1 in the final non-region game of the season. The Hart County High School softball team faced off against Rabun County on Thursday, Aug. 25 at home. The Lady Diamond Dogs ended the game early in the bottom on the sixth, 10-2.
Photo credit: JV

Photo credit: JV

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The Dawg Bark: NIL a good thing for college football?

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
It was fall of 2014 at the University of Georgia and the upcoming football games were my motivation to get me through the week of classes. Todd Gurley, then a junior in what many thought would be his final year in college, was going off.
Emilee Sanders winds up a pitch against Elbert County.

Emilee Sanders winds up a pitch against Elbert County.

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Lady Diamond Dogs get revenge on Elbert

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Hart County High School softball team beat Elbert County on Tuesday after losing to the Devils a week prior. After taking their first loss to Elbert last week, the Lady Diamond Dogs started playing with a new ferocity.
Cali Beebe goes for the kill against Jackson County on Aug. 18.

Cali Beebe goes for the kill against Jackson County on Aug. 18.

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Volleydogs face strong oppponents to prepare for postseason

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Hart County volleyball team ended a five-match losing streak on Tuesday after playing tough competition the week before. Last Thursday, Aug. 18, the Volleydogs traveled to Jackson County High School to face 6A Jackson County and 4A Oconee County.
Photo credit: Vince Fleming

Photo credit: Vince Fleming

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Best sports team at Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Hart County High School’s most anticipated sports team (in my opinion) started off its season last week. The team faced two opponents in one night and emerged victorious against both of them. With the amount of talent on their roster, I imagine the Hart County Volleydogs are in for a big season.
Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

Jazania Shealer throws to first to try to get the double play after tagging second against Elbert County on Tuesday, Aug. 16.

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Lady Diamond Dogs lose to Blue Devils

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County softball team lost its first game of the season after a week of no games. On Tuesday,  Aug. 17, the Lady Diamond Dogs fell to Elbert County at home, 10-4. Elbert took the early lead in the first inning, 3-1.
Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

Photo credit: Leah Hetteberg

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Cross-country kicks off season in Jefferson

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Hart County cross-country teams had their first meet over the weekend. The Bulldogs traveled to Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson for the second annual Athens Running Company Season Opener 2022 on Aug. 13. The boys team finished fifth overall out of eight schools with a score of 101.