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Dogs head to Stephens County

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Hart County Bulldogs are heading to the Reservation on Friday to take on the Stephens County Indians as the Bulldogs look to improve their region standing.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Taniya “Nesha” Alexander puts up a shot at practice this week for the Hart County Lady Bulldogs.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Taniya “Nesha” Alexander puts up a shot at practice this week for the Hart County Lady Bulldogs.

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Lady Bulldogs seek higher playoff seeding

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
The Hart County High School Lady Dogs’ basketball team is hoping some young talent on the team, along with some seasoned players, will help guide the team to victory this year — and hopefully a higher playoff seeding.
Pictured, several Bulldogs take down a Blue Devil ball carrier.

Pictured, several Bulldogs take down a Blue Devil ball carrier.

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JV bulldogs rout Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Hart County High School junior varsity football team tromped Elbert County 39-14 at home last Thursday. Yari Barber and Nori Moore each trekked in two touchdowns, while Payne Oglesby and Jamir Rucker also added a touchdown apiece. The JV Dogs are scheduled to face T.L. Hanna (S.C.
Pictured are Cee Jay Hamilton, Tyler Barber and Chuck Cawthon.

Pictured are Cee Jay Hamilton, Tyler Barber and Chuck Cawthon.

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Fighter wins debut bout

News Staff
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Tyler Barber, from Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts in Hartwell, made his amateur MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) debut Saturday, Oct. 24th for the NFC (National Fighting Championship) at the Buckhead Saloon in Buckhead.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Levi Lystiuk tries to corral the Oconee County quarterback in the Bulldogs’ loss in Watkinsville on Oct. 23.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Levi Lystiuk tries to corral the Oconee County quarterback in the Bulldogs’ loss in Watkinsville on Oct. 23.

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OCONEE DOWNS DOGS

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The final score of Hart County’s first region loss of the season didn’t indicate how close the game actually was Friday night.
Dawson Carden, right, and Griffin Milford, left, show off fish they caught at the national championship on Kentucky Lake last week.

Dawson Carden, right, and Griffin Milford, left, show off fish they caught at the national championship on Kentucky Lake last week.

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Local anglers compete

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Hart County High School Anglers held its second intraclub tournament on Sunday, Oct. 25 on Lake Russell. Top middle school anglers: • 1st place-Landry Carter and Riley Sanders with 6.99 lbs • 2nd place-Ethan Knowles and Nicholas Willis with 6.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zoe Brock bunts during a Sweet 16 matchup between Hart County and Ringgold on Oct. 23.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Zoe Brock bunts during a Sweet 16 matchup between Hart County and Ringgold on Oct. 23.

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Softball season ends in state Sweet 16

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The Sweet 16 turned sour for the Hart County High School Lady Diamond Dogs (18-12) on Friday as they dropped two games to Ringgold in the second round of the state playoffs to bring their winning season to a close — but head coach Katie Jo Gentry says the future is bright for the program.
Dakota Phillips spikes the ball during the Volleydogs match Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Hart County High School.

Dakota Phillips spikes the ball during the Volleydogs match Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Hart County High School.

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Volleydogs fall in first round of state playoffs

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The Hart County Volleydogs’ season is drawing to a close after the team fell short to Greater Atlanta Christian in the opening round of the state playoffs.
Hart County running back J.L. Lackey finds a hole to run through last week against Franklin County at Herndon Stadium.

Hart County running back J.L. Lackey finds a hole to run through last week against Franklin County at Herndon Stadium.

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Dogs to face No. 3 Oconee

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
The Hart County Bulldogs are set to hit the road Friday as they look to notch another region win over the undefeated, No. 3-ranked Oconee County Warriors in Watkinsville.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams Running back Nori Moore prepares for contact with a Franklin County defender on Friday, Oct. 16, at Herndon Stadium in the Bulldogs’ homecoming victory over the Lions.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams Running back Nori Moore prepares for contact with a Franklin County defender on Friday, Oct. 16, at Herndon Stadium in the Bulldogs’ homecoming victory over the Lions.

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DOGS NOTCH REGION WIN

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
History repeated itself Friday night. An undefeated, 5-0 Franklin County team had its hopes shot down by region-rival Hart County, just like in 1983 when the Bulldogs ended the Lions’ last 5-0 streak.