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Sunshot by Michael Hall Casey Tallent deals from the mound against Elbert County on Feb. 24 at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Michael Hall Casey Tallent deals from the mound against Elbert County on Feb. 24 at Hart County High School.

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Diamond Dogs begin winning ways

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A walk-off single propelled the Hart County High School Diamond Dogs (6-1) to a dramatic 7-6 extra-innings victory over rival Elbert County last Wednesday, Feb. 24 at home, as the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs went on to defeat three more teams over the past week, including another extra-innings walk-off...
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.
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.
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.