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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.
Aliza Hart signs to Presbyterian College for volleyball.

Aliza Hart signs to Presbyterian College for volleyball.

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Bulldogs sign college scholarships for sports, ROTC

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Eleven Hart County High School seniors signed to compete at the college level at the spring signing day. On Wednesday, May 11, student-athletes in nine different sports signed to receive scholarships to play at 10 different colleges throughout the southeast. “It’s not an accident.
Senior quarterback Austen Whitworth directs the offense during a run drill at practice on May 12.

Senior quarterback Austen Whitworth directs the offense during a run drill at practice on May 12.

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Hart Co. spring football practices underway

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The 2022 Hart County High School football team is two weeks deep into its spring practices and will be capping off the spring with a scrimmage against Habersham Central High School on Friday.
Hart County’s boys track team celebrates a second place team finish and several individual achievements at the conclusion of the state championship meets on Saturday, May 14.

Hart County’s boys track team celebrates a second place team finish and several individual achievements at the conclusion of the state championship meets on Saturday, May 14.

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Dogs crowned state Champions: Boys track team places 2nd in state; individuals take golds

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Hart County boys track and field team placed second in the 3A state championship, the highest finish in Hart County history. The Hart County boys team finished second with 78 points, only 11 points behind the champion, Westminster at the meet on May 12 in Carrolton. “It was an epic weekend.
Johnny Curry flies through the air during the long jump at a home meet in Hart County earlier this season. Curry qualified for state championships in long jump, high jump and triple jump.

Johnny Curry flies through the air during the long jump at a home meet in Hart County earlier this season. Curry qualified for state championships in long jump, high jump and triple jump.

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Hart Track Dogs qualify for 3A state championships

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Several Track Dogs secured a spot in the GHSA 3A State Track and Field Championships this weekend. The Hart County High School track and field teams went to the sectional tournament on Friday, May 7 and competed against teams from Regions 1, 3, 4 and 8.
B. Dobson, 12, of Royston was the youngest 10K competitor and finished fourth overall in the race with a time of 43:06.6.

B. Dobson, 12, of Royston was the youngest 10K competitor and finished fourth overall in the race with a time of 43:06.6.

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Best Dam Run in Georgia: Runners flock to annual race on Lake Hartwell

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Hartwell was host to the 44th Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run this past Saturday. Runners from across the southeast, and even one from as far as Arizona, gathered for the 5K and 10K road races that cross the Hartwell Dam.
Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

Kip Phillips takes a chip shot in a match against Oconee County earlier this season.

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Golf team competes in area tournament

News Staff
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County High School boys golf team came up short of making the state tournament in Augusta. The team ended the regular season with nine wins and only two losses to Elbert  County and Habersham County.
Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

Johnny Curry clears a high jump attempt at the home meet on April 21.

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Boys track takes gold at region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County boys track team took the gold in the region championship meet last week. The boys team finished first with a score of 187 and the girls team placed fourth overall with a score of 108.
Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

Anthony Turner played wide receiver at Grand View University last season.

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Former Bulldog makes NFL

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Hart County High School alum Anthony Turner has signed to continue his football career in the NFL. Turner, who graduated from Hart County in 2016, signed on to the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent and will be going to the rookie mini-camp on Thursday.