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Sunshot by Grayson Williams Renso Escobedo battles for possession with a Commerce player at Hart County High School on Monday, Feb. 8.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Renso Escobedo battles for possession with a Commerce player at Hart County High School on Monday, Feb. 8.

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Soccer Dogs looking to grow in 2021

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The 2021 soccer season is officially underway and the Hart County High School boys’ team is already kicking the competition, while the girls’ team seeks to build with a group of fresh faces. The Hart County boys’ squad kicked off the season Monday at home with a 9-0 victory over Commerce.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zander Bradsher tries to bring down a Monroe Area opponent on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Stephens County High School in the Region 9-AAA traditional wrestling tournament.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zander Bradsher tries to bring down a Monroe Area opponent on Saturday, Feb. 6, at Stephens County High School in the Region 9-AAA traditional wrestling tournament.

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REGION DOMINATION

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Eleven Mat Dogs are heading to the State Traditional Tournament after Hart County dominated the Region 8-AAA Traditional tournament over the weekend. Hart County placed first as a team at the traditional tournament on Saturday, Feb.
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Hoopsters keep grip on region

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The No. 2 Hart County Bulldogs (18-3, 9-0) built on their successful region campaign this week, while the Lady Dogs’ split a pair of region games as the region tournament, deciding postseason fates, approaches. The Bulldogs slammed Stephens County 62-37 on Friday, Feb.
Mary Elizabeth Jackson, middle, stands with high school teammates Lauren Weaver, left, and Ella Franklin, right.

Mary Elizabeth Jackson, middle, stands with high school teammates Lauren Weaver, left, and Ella Franklin, right.

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Lady golfers stay in game in pandemic

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
When school closed and spring sports were canceled last March, the girl’s golf team was disappointed. “The 2020 girls golf season looked really promising before the pandemic,” Hart County junior golfer Mary Elizabeth Jackson said.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County head baseball coach Josh Osborne talks to players at a recent preseason practice.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County head baseball coach Josh Osborne talks to players at a recent preseason practice.

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Diamond Dogs hoping to peak at the right time

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
It’s a new year, but the mentality of the top-ranked Hart County Diamond Dogs remains the same. “Obviously every team’s goal is to make the state championship, to win that,” head coach Josh Osborne said as his team warmed up on a chilly Monday afternoon.
Hart County’s Nate Bennett rolls with a Rockmart opponent on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch. The Mat Dogs finished sixth in the state in the Class AAA duals wrestling tournament.

Hart County’s Nate Bennett rolls with a Rockmart opponent on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Cherokee Bluff High School in Flowery Branch. The Mat Dogs finished sixth in the state in the Class AAA duals wrestling tournament.

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Hart wrestlers battle in state duals meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The path to a State Dual Championship ended with a top-six finish in the state for the Hart County Mat Dogs, marking a historic dual season for the program, as they turn their eyes ahead to the traditional wrestling tournaments.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Tahj Johnson posterizes two Oconee County players by dunking on them Friday, Jan. 22, at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Tahj Johnson posterizes two Oconee County players by dunking on them Friday, Jan. 22, at Hart County High School.

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Dogs rolling through region play

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A triumphant victory over a 13-5 Oconee County team on senior night keeps the Hart County Bulldogs (14-3, 5-0) ranked No. 2 in Class AAA as they notched another region-rivalry win Tuesday night. The 64-31 region victory over the Warriors on Friday, Jan.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Dakota Phillips powers through Oconee County Defenders at Hart County High School on Friday, Jan. 22.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Dakota Phillips powers through Oconee County Defenders at Hart County High School on Friday, Jan. 22.

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Heartbreak ends ladies’ senior night

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
By Grayson Williams Staff writer Senior night ended in heartbreak for the Hart County Lady Dogs (8-9, 0-4).
The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

The Hart County Mat Dogs celebrate their victory over Murray County and Lumpkin County in the state wrestlig duals preliminary tournament on Saturday, Jan. 23, at Hart County High School, earning them a berth in the state duals tournament this coming Saturday at Cherokee Bluff. Winning sectionals puts the Mat Dogs among the final eight duals teams in the state.

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Mat Dogs take out competition to earn state berth

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
History continues to be written for the Hart County High School Mat Dogs as they prepare for the state Class AAA Team Dual Wrestling Championship meet.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured with medals from a recent competition. Pictured from left to right, back row, Maci Dudley, coach Shellye Ayers, Cheyenne Rucker, Madalyn Dault, Kailyn Bowers, front row, Aeryn Back, Adrianna Pennington, Tinsley Starrett, Bella Beck and Chastyn Haynie.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - The Hartwell Twisters are pictured with medals from a recent competition. Pictured from left to right, back row, Maci Dudley, coach Shellye Ayers, Cheyenne Rucker, Madalyn Dault, Kailyn Bowers, front row, Aeryn Back, Adrianna Pennington, Tinsley Starrett, Bella Beck and Chastyn Haynie.

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Gymnasts notch big finishes in Dahlonega

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
A group of local gymnasts notched some big finishes at a competition over the weekend. The Hartwell Twisters leaped into two first-place all-around finishes and two second-place all-around finishes on Saturday at an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) event in Dahlonega.