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Buchanan traverses the monkey bars on an obstacle course.

Buchanan traverses the monkey bars on an obstacle course.

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Local racer turns pro, preps to represent USA at world championships

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Like many former college athletes, Mason Buchanan yearned for physical activity and competition when his football playing days were done. So the former Hart County High School and Gardner-Webb football player decided to get back into shape and compete in obstacle course races for fun.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Rising senior Malachi Kelley hauls in a pass and fights off a defender in a drill during the first day of spring practice at Herndon Stadium on Monday, May 17.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Rising senior Malachi Kelley hauls in a pass and fights off a defender in a drill during the first day of spring practice at Herndon Stadium on Monday, May 17.

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Bulldogs hit field for practice ahead of spring game

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The sound of pads clacking and crunching could once again be heard in Herndon Stadium on Monday as the Hart County High School football team got back to work with its first day of spring practice.
Photo submitted - The Hart County girls’ golf team poses for a photo after capturing fifth place at the Class AAA state championship tournament at Apple Mountain in Clarkesville. Pictured from left to right are Ashlyn Stanton, Lauren Weaver, Mary Elizabeth Jackson, Ella Franklin and head coach Wende Peloquin.

Photo submitted - The Hart County girls’ golf team poses for a photo after capturing fifth place at the Class AAA state championship tournament at Apple Mountain in Clarkesville. Pictured from left to right are Ashlyn Stanton, Lauren Weaver, Mary Elizabeth Jackson, Ella Franklin and head coach Wende Peloquin.

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Lady Golf Dogs notch 5th place finish at state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
A long season of top finishes for the Hart County High School girls’ golf team ends with a fifth-place finish in the state. The Hart County girls’ golf team notched fifth place at the Class AAA state championship tournament on Tuesday, May 18 at Apple Mountain Golf Club in Clarkesville.
Steve Colquitt/UGA - Eli Scott during the match play quarterfinals of the SEC Championship at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, on Saturday, April 24.

Steve Colquitt/UGA - Eli Scott during the match play quarterfinals of the SEC Championship at Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island, on Saturday, April 24.

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Scott making noise for UGA golf

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Hartwell native golfer Eli Scott has been tearing through collegiate competition as of late, aiding the Georgia Bulldogs in their quest for NCAA glory.
Photo submitted The Hart County boys’ track and field team poses for a photo with its third-place state trophy in Albany. Pictured from left to right are, top row, assistant coach Kendell Rucker, Trez Fouch, Jesse Chlenker, Justin Coker, Quinn Moore, Ty Shiflet, head coach Floyd Ramsey, Damian “D-Rock” Tyler, Kanye Fouch, J.C. Curry, Dominic Dutton, Cole Risner, A.J. Johnson, Chandler Smith, assistant coach Tevin Glaze, bottom row, Johnny Curry, Andrew Brezeale, Diego Martinez and Zachary Peters.

Photo submitted The Hart County boys’ track and field team poses for a photo with its third-place state trophy in Albany. Pictured from left to right are, top row, assistant coach Kendell Rucker, Trez Fouch, Jesse Chlenker, Justin Coker, Quinn Moore, Ty Shiflet, head coach Floyd Ramsey, Damian “D-Rock” Tyler, Kanye Fouch, J.C. Curry, Dominic Dutton, Cole Risner, A.J. Johnson, Chandler Smith, assistant coach Tevin Glaze, bottom row, Johnny Curry, Andrew Brezeale, Diego Martinez and Zachary Peters.

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HISTORIC FINISH: Track Dogs land 3rd at state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
The highest team finish in Hart County High School track and field history was recorded last week when the Bulldogs captured third place at the state track meet in Albany, bringing home an individual state champion along the way.
Pictured are team members and coaches who participated on Lake Murray holding the trophy. Pictured from left to right, top row, are Austin McCall, Xander Patton, Tallis Morrison, Max Heaton, coach Matt Beasley, Dallas Hancock, Dawson Carden, Griffin Milford, Austin Mercer, Joe Carden. Bottom row: Charlie Milford, Mark Johnson, Hayes Morrison and Tim Mercer.

Pictured are team members and coaches who participated on Lake Murray holding the trophy. Pictured from left to right, top row, are Austin McCall, Xander Patton, Tallis Morrison, Max Heaton, coach Matt Beasley, Dallas Hancock, Dawson Carden, Griffin Milford, Austin Mercer, Joe Carden. Bottom row: Charlie Milford, Mark Johnson, Hayes Morrison and Tim Mercer.

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Hart anglers named school of the year

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The school of the year title on the Palmetto Boat Center’s high school fishing trail belongs to the Hart County High School anglers.
Marcus Etienne/ The Toccoa Record - Hart County’s J.C. Curry soars through the air during a field event in the sectional tournament at East Jackson on May 8.

Marcus Etienne/ The Toccoa Record - Hart County’s J.C. Curry soars through the air during a field event in the sectional tournament at East Jackson on May 8.

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Track Dogs qualify for state

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Hart County High School track and field teams qualified numerous athletes for the state tournament over the weekend. Hart County’s track squads travelled to East Jackson on May 8 for the sectional tournament, which included teams from Regions 1, 3, 4 and 8.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Hart County’s Malachi Thomas digs for a throw and attempts to tag out a North Hall baserunner on Wednesday, May 5 in Gainesville.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun Hart County’s Malachi Thomas digs for a throw and attempts to tag out a North Hall baserunner on Wednesday, May 5 in Gainesville.

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Diamond Dogs’ season ends in Sweet 16

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
A winning season has come to an end in the Sweet 16 for the Hart County High School Diamond Dogs. The Bulldogs battled it out with North Hall in a three-game series that ended with a 12-8 loss on Thursday, May 6 to bring an end to Hart County’s 23-10 (10-5) season.
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Kickball tourney registration open

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
An organization started by a former Hart County High School Lady Dog basketball player is hosting a kickball tournament later this month and registration is still open.