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Don McCord

Don McCord

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Football coach battling COVID

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Hart County High School football coach Don McCord is in the ICU battling COVID-19 and the school is having a “Coach McCord Day’ to show support. As of Tuesday, Aug. 31, McCord, 31, was still intubated in the hospital, according to Hart County High School principal Kevin Gaines.
Takibrea “Red” Campbell winds up in the eighth inning in Hart’s 6-5 loss.

Takibrea “Red” Campbell winds up in the eighth inning in Hart’s 6-5 loss.

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Softball drops region game at home

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Hart County Lady Diamond Dogs lost a heart-breaker at home on Thursday night. The Dogs lost 6-5 to region opponent East Jackson in an extra inning on Aug. 26. Hart was leading 5-2 at the end of the sixth inning. However, East Jackson rallied in the seventh inning to tie the game 5-5.
Running back JL Lackey follows his blocks to rack up 200 yards on Hart County’s win over White County on Aug. 26.

Running back JL Lackey follows his blocks to rack up 200 yards on Hart County’s win over White County on Aug. 26.

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Hart defeats White to remain undefeated

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs dominated the White County Warriors in Cleveland on Friday, Aug. 27. The Bulldogs ran the all over the Warriors for a total of 335 yards in their 49-13 win.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Anslee “Boo” Mitchell attempts the tag on the Stephens County runner at second.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Anslee “Boo” Mitchell attempts the tag on the Stephens County runner at second.

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Lady Diamond Dogs turning season around

Drew Dotson
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Hart County Lady Diamond Dogs snap their five-game losing streak in time for region play. After an under-performing  0-5 start to the season, the Dogs travelled to Gainesville Wed. and walloped the Red Elephants 21-0.
Hart County vs White County

Hart County vs White County

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Bulldogs to travel to Cleveland

Drew Dotson
Friday, August 27, 2021
The Hart County football team will be travelling to Cleveland this Friday, Aug.  27, to face the White County  Warriors. White County is 0-1 on the season after losing to Stephens County 34-20 in Toccoa last Friday night. The Warriors were 8-3 last season and finished fourth in AAA Region 7.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Aliza Hart (3) and Alexa Walker (9) go up for the block against Banks County.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun Aliza Hart (3) and Alexa Walker (9) go up for the block against Banks County.

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Volleydogs’ winning streak continues

Drew Dotson
Thursday, August 26, 2021
The Hart County Volleydogs continue to dominate their competition as they move their record to 8-1. The Dogs first travelled to Habersham Central where they battled in a best of five match on Thursday, Aug. 19. Hart upset the home team, winning 3-1. On Tuesday, Aug.
Wide receiver Malachi Kelley breaks out for a 79-yard touchdown reception against Elbert County on Aug. 20.

Wide receiver Malachi Kelley breaks out for a 79-yard touchdown reception against Elbert County on Aug. 20.

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Dogs crush Elbert, 54-21 in opener

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The Bulldogs debuted a new Friday-night tradition as they trounced their oldest rival. The Hart County football team put up 682 yards of offense in their 54-21 victory over Elbert County on Friday, Aug. 20 at Herndon Stadium.
JL Lackey finds the hole in last season's 36-21 victory over Franklin County, at Herndon Stadium.

JL Lackey finds the hole in last season's 36-21 victory over Franklin County, at Herndon Stadium.

Bulldogs look for stability after unpredictable 2020

Drew Dotson
Friday, August 20, 2021
gued with cancellations and rescheduling, the Hart County football team is firing on all cylinders with a spring and summer under its belt. “We’ve had a good summer up to this point,” Head coach Rance Gillespie said.
Gillespie

Gillespie

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Hart coach shares ties with Elbert County

News Staff
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
By Gary Jones The Elberton Star Hart County Football Coach Rance Gillespie has several connections to Elbert County football, and Friday night in Hartwell when the Blue Devils and Bulldogs renew their fierce rivalry, Gillespie will add another Elbert County connection.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Volleyball starts the regular season hot

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The Hart County High School Volleyball team has had a near perfect start to their season, only losing one match in the first week. In their first six matches the Volleydogs went 5-1 and in those six wins, they only dropped one set.