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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.