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Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A batter awaits the pitch in the 9-11 all-star team’s loss against Toccoa on June 30.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - A batter awaits the pitch in the 9-11 all-star team’s loss against Toccoa on June 30.

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All-star tourneys continue

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
While some Hart County all-star teams end their season after losses, others progress to state championships. The Hart County 9-11 baseball team lost their second game of the tournament 6-4 on Wednesday, June 30, against Toccoa who advances to the state tournament in Dudley on July 17.
From File - Tahj Johnson pulls up for the jump shot against Cherokee Bluff on Feb. 27, 2021.

From File - Tahj Johnson pulls up for the jump shot against Cherokee Bluff on Feb. 27, 2021.

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Hart basketball player ranked highly by ESPN

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Hart County rising-junior Tahj Johnson was recently named a four-star basketball recruit by ESPN’s recruiting services. Along with the four-star status, ESPN rated the 6’7” power forward as the fourth best player in the state and the 18th best power forward in the country for the class of 2023.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Savannah Stannish emerges from the water to take a breath while practicing doing the breaststroke.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Savannah Stannish emerges from the water to take a breath while practicing doing the breaststroke.

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Hartwell swimmers to compete at state meet

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
The Hartwell Barracudas Swim Team is making a splash this season by sending two swimmers to a state competition. The swim team of the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell has competed in swim meets this summer after swim competitions were put on hold last year due to COVID.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Axel Davis slides safe into third in his team’s win against Toccoa on June 27.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Axel Davis slides safe into third in his team’s win against Toccoa on June 27.

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All-star baseball teams play in Hart

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The 8-10 Hart County All-Star Baseball team lost a heartbreaker on Tuesday, June 29 at the Hart County Recreation Department. The little-league team lost to Toccoa 7-6 after a walk-off run in the sixth inning to end their season.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Paul Davis catches a pass in the semi-finals of the 7-on-7 camp in Cleveland against St. Pius X Catholic School.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Paul Davis catches a pass in the semi-finals of the 7-on-7 camp in Cleveland against St. Pius X Catholic School.

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DOGS COMPETE AT 7-ON-7 CAMP

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
The Hart County High School Football team’s passing game shined at the 7-on-7 camp in Cleveland on June 25. The varsity team finished the day 7-2 and took home second place in the tournament.
Photo Submitted - Top Row (L to R): Maddie Dault, Cheyenne Rucker. Seated: Bella Beck, Kailyn Bowers

Photo Submitted - Top Row (L to R): Maddie Dault, Cheyenne Rucker. Seated: Bella Beck, Kailyn Bowers

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Local gymnasts win national championship

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Several Hartwell gymnast  came home national campions after competing at a national competition in Savannah this past week. Eight Hartwell Twisters represented Hartwell at the AAU National Championship from June 23 to 27.
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HARTWELL TWISTER SPOTLIGHT

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Maci Dudley joined the Hartwell Twisters in 2016. Her favorite event is floor because she gets to dance and tumble. Her favorite skill is round off back-handspring back-tuck. Maci hopes to one day become a coach to help others learn the skills she has learned.
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Siblings on road to junior Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Valasha (left) and Johnny  Carter (right) both competed in the AAU Georgia District Qualifier track and field meet at Hampton High School on June 10-13. Valasha Carter won GA District triple-jump gold at 37-01 feet and 9th place in long jump at 15-05 feet.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Tailor Mealor prepares to steal third base at the sectionals tournament on June 9 at the Lavonia recreation department..

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Tailor Mealor prepares to steal third base at the sectionals tournament on June 9 at the Lavonia recreation department..

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Softball all-stars head home from state tourney

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
The Hart County Rookie softball team fell in its bout against Dudley at the Little League All-Star State Championship on Saturday, June 19. The team lost with a final score of 15-0 at Warner Robins after winning the sectionals tournament on June 9.
Naim Durham shoots for the goal at the YMCA soccer camp.

Naim Durham shoots for the goal at the YMCA soccer camp.

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Young athletes hone skills at camps

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Summer sports camps were in full swing the last few weeks at both Hart County High School and the Bell Family YMCA.