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Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

Melody Bloomberg eyes the finish line in Hart's home meet Sep. 30.

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Runners compete in Mountain Invitational

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart Country cross country team travelled to Helen to race in the Mountain Invitational 2021 at Unicoi State Park on Tuesday, Oct. 12. The boys team finished second overall with a total score of 118.
Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

Cali Beebe (left) and Lillie Rogers (right) go up for a block in their last home match on Sept. 23.

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Volleydogs prepare for region tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County volleyball team faced tougher competition in the week before their region tournament. The Volleydogs fell to both AAAA schools they faced this past week. On Thursday, Oct. 7, Hart travelled to Bogart and lost 3-2 to North Oconee in a best of five match.
An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

An Oconee defender closes in on running back Nori Moore after a sizable gain on a screen pass.

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Warriors down dogs; Hart receives first loss of the season to Oconee

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs  football team fell to last-season’s AAA runner-ups, Oconee County, on Friday, Oct. 9. The Dogs lost to the Warriors 35-13 and were out gained 505 to 395 in total yardage in what some considered an unofficial region championship game.
Chris Burns (far left), Brandon Moss (center left), Noah Wyckoff (center right), and Grayson Williams (far right)

Chris Burns (far left), Brandon Moss (center left), Noah Wyckoff (center right), and Grayson Williams (far right)

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Hart fighters take medals in Spartanburg

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts had four Jiu Jitsu students compete at the NEWBREED SPARTANBURG CHAMPIONSHIP held on Saturday, September 25 at Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, SC.
Defender Keegan Dye takes on a double team against Franklin County on Friday.

Defender Keegan Dye takes on a double team against Franklin County on Friday.

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Dye lives up to No. 1 jersey honor

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Every year, the Hart County High School football team chooses one senior to wear the No. 1 jersey, a badge of honor and leadership for the team. Last season, running back Malachi Thomas wore the number before signing to play collegiate Division I football at Virginia Tech this season.
Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez

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Hart cross country runners show out at regional championship

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Hart County High School’s Cross Country teams finished high at their home meet on Thursday, Sept. 30. Runners competed at the third annual Bulldog Early and NEGIAA Region Championship 2021 at the Hartwell Golf Club against teams from around the area.
Senior Aliza raises for a spike in a home contest.

Senior Aliza raises for a spike in a home contest.

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Volleydog senior embraces competition

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
For the Hart County Volleyball team, the biggest rival they face every year is Oconee County. Senior Volleydog Aliza Hart said that beating Oconee, last year and this year, are her favorite memories of high school. “It’s been awesome.
Hart County players celebrate after a dominating 37-0 road win over rival Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Hart County players celebrate after a dominating 37-0 road win over rival Franklin County on Oct. 1.

Hart County shuts out Franklin County, 37-0: Hart County cruises, 37-0 en route to 5-0 record

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs shut out the Franklin County Lions inside Ed Bryant Stadium in a 37-0 win to start their region play. Hart County’s defense limited Franklin County to 139 yards of total offense, an average of 3.1 yards per play, in their win on Friday, Oct. 1.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Cross Country to run at home Thursday

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Hart County Cross-Country teams travelled to Cartersville on Friday, Sept. 24 to compete in the Wingfoot XC Classic 2021. Both teams competed in the varsity classification. The Boys team finished 10th out of 27 teams with 314 total points.
Larry Pizarek lunges for the ball as his partner Pat Pizarek prepares for the return at the Fall Fling pickleball tournament this past weekend.

Larry Pizarek lunges for the ball as his partner Pat Pizarek prepares for the return at the Fall Fling pickleball tournament this past weekend.

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Hart hosts pickleball tournament

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club hosted its first annual Lake Hartwell Fall Fling pickleball tournament on Sept. 24 and 25. The folowing Lake Hartwell Pickleball Club members medaled at the tournament. The players’ skill level and age bracket are listed.