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Tahj Johnson prohibits an open shot by a Cherokee Bluff player on Feb. 27, at Hart County High School.

Tahj Johnson prohibits an open shot by a Cherokee Bluff player on Feb. 27, at Hart County High School.

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ON TO THE ELITE 8

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A dominating performance over Cherokee Bluff at Hart County High School on Saturday is sending the Bulldogs to the Class AAA Elite 8. Hart County was scheduled to face Thomson (15-6, 7-4) on Wednesday, March 3 at home, but details were not available as of press time.
Max Heaton and Tallis Morrison, below left, individually captured second place in the tournament with five fish totalling 11.7-lbs.

Max Heaton and Tallis Morrison, below left, individually captured second place in the tournament with five fish totalling 11.7-lbs.

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Fishing teams take Russell

News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The Hart County High School and Middle School Anglers dominated the waters of Lake Russell over the weekend, reeling in a first-place team finish for the high school, pictured above. Collectively, Hart County reeled in 29.
C.J. Jorensen returns a volley during a match against Habersham Central on Monday, Feb. 22, at HCHS.

C.J. Jorensen returns a volley during a match against Habersham Central on Monday, Feb. 22, at HCHS.

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Tennis teams seek bid to state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Tennis season is in full swing and the Hart County High School Racket Dogs are starting off with a sweep under a new head coach.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Diamond Dogs start season 2-1

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The No. 1 ranked Hart County High School Diamond Dogs are off to a 2-1 start to open the season. A 13-1 run-rule victory over George Walton Academy at home on Friday, Feb.
Sunshot by Michael Hall - Hart County senior Shone Webb, right, holds up the Region 8-AAA trophy on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hart County High School after the Bulldogs defeated Monroe Area 61-52 to claim the school’s first boys’ basketball region championship since 2008.

Sunshot by Michael Hall - Hart County senior Shone Webb, right, holds up the Region 8-AAA trophy on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hart County High School after the Bulldogs defeated Monroe Area 61-52 to claim the school’s first boys’ basketball region championship since 2008.

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THE KINGS OF 8-AAA

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
A boys’ basketball region championship trophy is returning to Hartwell for the first time since 2008. The Hart County High School Bulldogs battled to a  Region 8-AAA championship on Saturday, Feb. 20. after defeating the Monroe Area Purple Hurricanes 61-52 at home.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Renso Escobedo boots what turned into a goal for Hart County on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Renso Escobedo boots what turned into a goal for Hart County on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Hart County High School.

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Boys soccer starts out 2-0, Girls battle but lose

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Hat tricks are starting to become a habit for the Hart County High School boys’ soccer team. The Bulldogs captured a 7-0 victory over Banks County at home on Thursday, Feb. 11, to move their record to 2-0 on the season.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Track teams eye big season

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Another trip to the state championship meet is on the minds of the Hart County High School Track Dogs this year. Head boys track coach Floyd Ramsey said the squad is looking good so far, but the participation numbers have dwindled from years past.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - J.C. Curry throws down a dunk last week at Hart County High School in the Bulldogs’ win over rival Franklin County to finish an undefeated season in Region 8-AAA play.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - J.C. Curry throws down a dunk last week at Hart County High School in the Bulldogs’ win over rival Franklin County to finish an undefeated season in Region 8-AAA play.

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DOGS LOOK TO PLAYOFFS

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
A 24-point victory over region rival Franklin County at home Friday night ended the No. 2 Hart County High School Bulldogs’ regular season undefeated in region play as they head into the Region 8-AAA tournament this week. Entering the region tournament as the No.