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Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

Dean attempts to throw a runner out at first base against Ringgold on April 29.

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Baseball Season ends in Ringgold: Diamond Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Hart County baseball team’s season ended at Ringgold High School after losing two  games on Friday night. The Diamond Dogs traveled to northwest Georgia to face off against the Ringgold Tigers in the first series of the state playoffs on April 29. The Dogs started off the night with a loss.
Pictured, John Daniel Gibbs tees off while his partner, Winston Gibbs (left), and Dillon Bowers (middle) watch the ball.

Pictured, John Daniel Gibbs tees off while his partner, Winston Gibbs (left), and Dillon Bowers (middle) watch the ball.

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Hartwell Golf Club hosts third annual championship

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun The Hartwell Golf Club held its Third Annual Open Championship this past weekend, April 23 and 24. The Championship Flight had two teams tied for first: Brothers John Daniel and Winston Gibbs, and Mark Pruitt and Chip Mauldin.
Tyler Trujillo scores a goal on a free kick earlier this season.

Tyler Trujillo scores a goal on a free kick earlier this season.

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Soccer Dogs named All-Region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Several Hart County Soccer Dogs were given All-Region honors to end the 2022 season. Seniors Brian Yanez and Tyler Trujillo were named to the All-Region first team. Yanez was a captain and shut down the right side of the field on defense.
Riley Posey prepares to run after making contact on Friday against Oconee County.

Riley Posey prepares to run after making contact on Friday against Oconee County.

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Diamond Dogs finish third in Region 8

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart County baseball team split a double-header against Oconee County to finish third in the region. The Diamond Dogs won the first of two games on April 22, 5-3. Oconee County was not able to overcome a four-run lead in the last three innings.
Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

Photo Credit: Jeff Vanderspank

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Bass Classic casts off this weekend

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce is hosted its first annual Hart County Bass Classic Open Tournament this weekend. The fishing tournament will be on April 30 at the Gum Branch Mega Ramp on Vanna Waller Road.
The girls tennis team advanced to the first round of the state tournament.

The girls tennis team advanced to the first round of the state tournament.

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Girls tennis goes to state playoffs

News Staff
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The girls tennis team advanced to the state playoffs after finishing fourth in the region tournament. Both tennis teams competed in the region tournament on Tuesday, April 12. The boys team went in as the No. 5 seed and ended the tournament placed in fifth, just shy of a state playoff bid.
The Hart County slow-pitch softball team pose after advancing to the Elite 8 tournament with wins over Creekview and Mountain View.

The Hart County slow-pitch softball team pose after advancing to the Elite 8 tournament with wins over Creekview and Mountain View.

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Softball looking for state title repeat

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County High School slow-pitch softball team is again competing for a state championship in 2022. After finishing the regular season 6-2, the reigning champion Lady Diamond Dogs went to sectionals on Wednesday, April 13. First, they came back from a 3-0 deficit to win over Creekview, 5-3.
Senior Aidan Gordon pushes the ball down field in his last home game as a Bulldog.

Senior Aidan Gordon pushes the ball down field in his last home game as a Bulldog.

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Soccer Dogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County High School boys soccer team fell in the first round of the playoffs in a hard-fought match with a No. 1 seed. The team traveled to North Murray High School to play the Mountaineers, who were undefeated in region this season.
Tanner Ayers secured the save against the Indians at home.

Tanner Ayers secured the save against the Indians at home.

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Baseball team clinches state playoff spot

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
The Hart County baseball team secured a state playoff spot after completing a sweep of Stephens County on the road. The Diamond Dogs traveled to Toccoa to face the Indians in a doubleheader on Friday, April 15. The first game had to go into an extra inning to crown a winner.