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Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Senior Aliza Hart sets the ball in her last home game on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Senior Aliza Hart sets the ball in her last home game on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

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Volleydogs fall in state quarterfinals

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball team lost in the quarterfinals of the state championship on Tuesday, Oct. 26. On Saturday, Oct. 23, Hart County travelled to Jackson to face the Jackson Red Devils. Jackson was the top seed from Area 2. The Volleydogs defeated the Devils 3-0.
Malachi Thomas runs away from the Syracuse defender on Oct. 23.

Malachi Thomas runs away from the Syracuse defender on Oct. 23.

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Former Bulldog breaks out

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Former Hart County Bulldog Malachi Thomas had a breakout game in Virginia Tech’s 36-41 loss to Syracuse on Oct. 23. The freshman Hokie running back ran for 151 yards on 21 attempts and scored three touchdowns. Prior to this game, Thomas had only 11 carries for a total of 49 yards.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun-Jay Merritt (41) recovers the fumble on Stephens’ first drive of the game and Josh Jones (27) and Keith Curry (11) follow behind in V-formation.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun-Jay Merritt (41) recovers the fumble on Stephens’ first drive of the game and Josh Jones (27) and Keith Curry (11) follow behind in V-formation.

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Hart victorious over Stephens in defensive battle

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs survived a defensive war against the Stephens County Indians last Friday night. The Bulldogs won 9-7 in their lowest scoring game of the season. The Indians started the game with the ball and made it to about the 50-yard line before fumbling the ball on a sack.
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HCMS XC teams place at Region and State

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The HCMS Boys Cross Country team finished first at its region meet for the ninth year in a row. The top three to cross the finish line were all Hart County runners with a total of six Hart County boys finishing in the top 20. Luke Samples captured the first place spot with a time of 12:32.
Hart and Stephens County square off.

Hart and Stephens County square off.

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Indians coming to town

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Herndon Stadium will host the Region-8 bout between the Hart County Bulldogs and the Stephens County Indians this Friday. The homecoming game will be Hart’s first game since losing 35-13 at home on Oct. 8 to Oconee County.
Diego Martinez slobbers like a bulldog as he approaches the finish line.

Diego Martinez slobbers like a bulldog as he approaches the finish line.

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Runner eyeing state Gold

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
For cross-country runner, Diego Martinez, running isn’t just a way to stay in shape. “It keeps me out of a lot of bad stuff that I could be doing,” Martinez said. “Running has really done a lot to keep me from making friends with bad people and just staying out of a bad path really.
Taikibrea “Red” Campbell swings for a pitch in the last home regular-season game.

Taikibrea “Red” Campbell swings for a pitch in the last home regular-season game.

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Lady Diamond Dogs defeated first round

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County High School softball team ended its season at the first round of the state playoffs. The Lady Diamond Dogs lost in two games of a three game series against Sonoraville. Hart travelled to Calhoun on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The Lady Dogs lost their fist game 0-3.
he team and sideline erupt as the Volleydogs score their final point against Ringgold on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

he team and sideline erupt as the Volleydogs score their final point against Ringgold on Tuesday, Oct. 19.

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Volleydogs tame tigers: Hart Co. advances to round 2

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Hart County Volleyball team took second in region before winning the first round of the state playoffs this week. The Volleydogs travelled to Oconee County to play in the Area-8 AAA tournament on Saturday, Oct. 16.
Buchanan competing in the race.

Buchanan competing in the race.

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Mason Buchanan competes in world championship obstacle course race

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Local athlete Mason Buchanan competed in the Obstacle Course Racing World Championship in Stratton, Vermont on Sept.  25th. He placed 32nd in his age group and 241st out of 704 overall. There were more than 60 countries represented at the world championship.
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Lady Diamond Dogs finish 4th, start playoff run

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County softball team finished fourth in region and will play in the first round of the state playoffs this week. Hart County played Monroe Area in a best of three match-up this past weekend to determine the seeding in the region tournament.