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Photo submitted - Hart County’s Diego Martinez sprints to the finish in the last leg of the state cross country championship race on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Carrollton High School where he recorded the highest state placement in Hart County history.

Photo submitted - Hart County’s Diego Martinez sprints to the finish in the last leg of the state cross country championship race on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Carrollton High School where he recorded the highest state placement in Hart County history.

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HISTORIC FINISH: Hart’s cross country teams earn historic placements at state meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A Hart County runner etched his name into the history books on Saturday at the state cross country meet as the teams complete the 2020 season.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Head coach Sean Gaddy coaches up a wrestler at practice on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Head coach Sean Gaddy coaches up a wrestler at practice on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Hart County High School.

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Mat Dogs prep for season under new leader

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The mats spanning the old gym floor at Hart County High School were packed full of wrestlers scrapping last Thursday — a sight first-year head coach Sean Gaddy is happy to see as the season approaches.
In last year's game, Hart County’s Jackson Canup, above, pulls down Stephens County’s MJ Jones in Toccoa on Aug. 30, 2019 in the Bulldogs’ 26-13 victory over the Indians.

In last year's game, Hart County’s Jackson Canup, above, pulls down Stephens County’s MJ Jones in Toccoa on Aug. 30, 2019 in the Bulldogs’ 26-13 victory over the Indians.

Virus cancels football game

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Friday night’s Region 8-AAA match-up between Hart County and Stephens County is cancelled due to COVID-19 quarantines, school officials announced Thursday.
Hart County Runners Zachary Peters and Melody Blomberg run in the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last week.

Hart County Runners Zachary Peters and Melody Blomberg run in the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last week.

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Runners take 2nd, 3rd in Region 8-AAA

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Several top finishes at the Region 8-AAA cross country meet last Friday is sending both the Hart County boys’ and girls’ teams to the state meet this Friday as they appear to be peaking at the right time.
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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.
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.