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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.
The Hartwell Sun

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.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Sophomore running back Nori Moore finds space on the outside in Hart County’s first half against BHP.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Sophomore running back Nori Moore finds space on the outside in Hart County’s first half against BHP.

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Bulldogs test their game at Gridiron Classic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Football kicked off at Herndon Stadium this past weekend with the Gridiron Classic. The Hart County Bulldogs faced off against South Carolina teams Belton-Honea Path and Wren in the preseason scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 13.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Volleydogs serve up season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Hart County Volleydogs saw their first action of the season on Monday, Aug, 10 in a scrimmage against Morgan County. The Bulldogs played four matches against Morgan County, winning  the first match and losing the remaining three by a close margin, according to head coach Kate Beardsley.
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Emilee Sanders pitches in the Bulldogs’ loss at home against Banks County.

Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Emilee Sanders pitches in the Bulldogs’ loss at home against Banks County.

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Softball looks to bounce back after disappointing start

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
The Hart County fast-pitch softball team has improved every year with head coach Katie Jo Gentry in charge.  In their first year together, they finished 9-17, in their second, 18-12 and a trip to the Sweet 16 stage of the state tournament.
Photo Submitted Kaimon Rucker signs autographs for fans at Lake Hartwell Collectibles on July 31.

Photo Submitted Kaimon Rucker signs autographs for fans at Lake Hartwell Collectibles on July 31.

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Former bulldog launches “Ruck the Butcher” brand

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Former Bulldog great and current North Carolina Tar Heel Kaimon Rucker met with fans to sign autographs and launched his new brand at Lake Hartwell Collectibles in Hartwell on Saturday, July 31. “It was a great turnout.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Hart County High School’s junior quarterback Austen Whitworth surveys the defense before the snap during a July practice.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Hart County High School’s junior quarterback Austen Whitworth surveys the defense before the snap during a July practice.

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Hart County High hosting Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic on Saturday as regular season approaches

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Hart County High School will be the host of the Lake Hartwell Gridiron Classic, a football-lovers paradise, this weekend. The event will consist of five football games over the course of two days with a total of 15 teams in attendance on Aug. 13 and 14.