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Honey shares a moment with mascot Zander Horne at the North Hall football game.

Honey shares a moment with mascot Zander Horne at the North Hall football game.

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Hart’s Honey joins sidelines

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A new unofficial mascot has taken the sideline at the Hart County football games. The five-month English Bulldog puppy named “Lil’ Bit O’ Honey,” or Honey for short, has stolen the hearts of the Bulldog Nation.
Dakota Phillips (17) taps the ball over the net against Stephens County.

Dakota Phillips (17) taps the ball over the net against Stephens County.

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Volleydogs remain undefeated in September

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County volleyball team has been perfect in the month of September, not dropping a single set. The Volleydogs remain undefeated in September after downing East Jackson, Franklin County, Monroe Area and Stephens County in the last week. On Tuesday, Sept.
The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The first innerclub fishing tournament for the Hart County Anglers fell on the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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Hart Anglers start season on 9/11 anniversary

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle and High School anglers kicked off the new season with an innerclub tournament on Saturday, Sept. 11. At the crack of dawn on the crisp September morning, anglers waited in their boats.
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Cross-country team runs in Bogart

News Staff
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
On Sep. 2, the Hart County Cross Country team traveled to North Oconee in Bogart to compete in the NOHS home meet against 16 other teams. For the Boys 5K, Hart County seniors Diego Martinez, Zachary Benner, and Cole Risner took 10th, 12th, and 33rd in the meet with times of 17:21.38, 17:35.
Alexis Walker (9) and Lille Kate Rogers (2) block the Madison attack as Aliza Hart (3) waits to make a play.

Alexis Walker (9) and Lille Kate Rogers (2) block the Madison attack as Aliza Hart (3) waits to make a play.

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Volleydogs get revenge on Madison

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Hart County High School volleyball team beat Madison County after losing to them earlier in the season. On Sept. 7, the Volleydogs beat both Athens Christian and Madison County at Hart County High School.
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Softball’s bad luck continues

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Hart County softball team continues to perform below expectations as they lose to both Franklin County and Elbert County on the road this past week. The Lady Diamond Dogs travelled to Carnesville on Thursday, Sept. 2 and lost to the Lions 8-5.
Malachi Kelley poses for the camera after scoring his second touchdown of the night.

Malachi Kelley poses for the camera after scoring his second touchdown of the night.

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Kelley Tramples Trojans

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs beat the North Hall Trojans in a back-and-forth battle last Friday night. The Dogs pulled away in the fourth quarter in their victory Sept. 2. The Dog’s defense started strong with a 3-and-out after a North Hall kick-off return into Bulldog territory.
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Volleydogs split region matches

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Hart County Volley won three matches and lost one this week to move their overall record to 11-2. On Tuesday, Aug, 26, Hart travelled to Banks County to  battle Rabun County and Banks.  Hart won both games against the non-region opponents in two sets.
Hart vs. North Hall

Hart vs. North Hall

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Hart to host North Hall

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Bulldogs will be battle against the North Hall Trojans this Friday night, Sept. 3 at Herndon Stadium. AAA Region 7 team North Hall currently has a 1-1 record. In the first week they travelled to Dallas and beat AAAAAA school Paulding County 23-14.
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Cross Country teams start season strong

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
After having their home meet postponed until Sept. 30 due to bad weather, the Hart County High School Cross Country teams competed in two meets. The teams first travelled to Athens to run in the NEGA Championships 2021 on Aug. 21.