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Running back JL Lackey throws down a Westside defender in Anderson, S.C. in one of his five touchdowns on Friday, Sept. 17.

Running back JL Lackey throws down a Westside defender in Anderson, S.C. in one of his five touchdowns on Friday, Sept. 17.

Bulldogs run over rams

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The Hart County Bulldogs pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Westside High School Rams 63-28.
Zachary Benner finished third overall at the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11.

Zachary Benner finished third overall at the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11.

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XC teams finish both fifth at meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County cross country teams ran in the Franklin County Pridelands Invitational 2021 on Saturday, Sept. 11. The boys team finished fifth overall with 106 points. The top finisher for the boys was senior Zachary Benner who finished third overall with a time of 17:33.82.
Marlee Harris tags Monroe Area base-runner out at home on Sept. 10.

Marlee Harris tags Monroe Area base-runner out at home on Sept. 10.

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Softball adds wins to region record

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County softball team adds two region wins and loses a non-region this past week. The Lady Diamond Dogs started off strong with a 17-3 win at home against Monroe Area on Friday, Sept. 10. The win came in only four innings because of the mercy rule.
Quarterback Brice Williamson throws a pass against Madison County Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 9.

Quarterback Brice Williamson throws a pass against Madison County Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 9.

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Bullpups take the field in Herndon Stadium

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Hart County Middle School football team became the main attraction in Herndon Stadium this weekend after the cancellation of the high school game. The Bullpups played Madison County and lost 38-24 on Thursday, Sept. 9.
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.
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.
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.