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Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

Malachi Kelley takes a screen pass for a big gain in the Oct. 29 game vs. East Jackson.

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Senior receiver focused on region and state title

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
For senior wide receiver Malachi Kelley, envisioning himself playing football in college has never been hard. Kelley fell in love with graphic design after he learned how to photoshop college jerseys on himself.
The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

The boys country team pose with their second place trophy after the region meet on Oct. 27.

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Cross Country teams place second in Region

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
A Hart County runner took home a region championship at the region meet in Carnesville on Wednesday. The Hart County cross country teams competed in the GHSA Region 8-AAA Championships on Oct. 27. The boys team took second place over at the meet with a score of 51 points.
Jaws dropped after running back Nori Moore left a juked defender on the ground as he walked into the endzone for his fourth touchdown of the night.

Jaws dropped after running back Nori Moore left a juked defender on the ground as he walked into the endzone for his fourth touchdown of the night.

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Bulldogs beat E. Jackson on senior night

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Hart County reignited its’ offense on the coldest night of the season to put up 52 points on region opponent East Jackson. The Bulldogs were on fire against the Eagle defense and clinched a playoff spot after beating region opponent East Jackson 52-18 on Oct. 29 in Herndon Stadium.
Hart and East Jackson helmets.

Hart and East Jackson helmets.

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Hart hosts E. Jackson for senior night

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hart County will host the East Jackson Eagles on Friday, Oct. 29 for the final home game of the regular season. The 3-5 Eagles will play the 6-1 Bulldogs on the gridiron in Herndon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. After finishing 1-8 last season, many project East Jackson to be last in the region.
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.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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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.
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.”