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Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Lady Bulldog softball players throw from one knee during practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hart County Lady Bulldog softball players throw from one knee during practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Hart County High School.

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Lady Diamond Dogs have playoff goals

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The Hart County High School Lady Dogs’ softball team is back in full swing as they prep for the first game of the season on Friday. “We’ve got a team that could go to the playoffs,” head softball coach Katie Jo Gentry said at practice on Tuesday.
Malachi Thomas runs away from a Jackson County defender in October, 2019. Thomas committed recently to attend Virginia Tech. Sunshot from file

Malachi Thomas runs away from a Jackson County defender in October, 2019. Thomas committed recently to attend Virginia Tech. Sunshot from file

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Bulldog running back bound for Blacksburg, Hokies

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A standout Hart County High School running back could be headed up to the hills of southwest Virginia after the upcoming school year. Rising senior running back Malachi Thomas announced his commitment to Virginia Tech last week.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Receiver Paul Davis pulls down a catch and battles a defender Monday, July 27, at Herndon Stadium during Hart County football practice.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Receiver Paul Davis pulls down a catch and battles a defender Monday, July 27, at Herndon Stadium during Hart County football practice.

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GHSA rules let practice begin

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Football practice is returning across the state and the Hart County High School Bulldogs are hard at work in the heat as coronavirus-prompted restrictions continue easing.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Matt Patton, new Hart County Middle School football coach, speaks to players during the first day of workouts on Monday at the high school.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Matt Patton, new Hart County Middle School football coach, speaks to players during the first day of workouts on Monday at the high school.

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Bullpups meet new head football coach

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
The Hart County Middle School football team is back in the weight room with a new head coach leading the charge. The Bullpups hit the weights on Monday with more than 50 student-athletes in attendance for the team’s first day back in action.
Sunshot from file — Hart County basketball player Shone Webb dunks during a Region 8-AAA tournament game in February.

Sunshot from file — Hart County basketball player Shone Webb dunks during a Region 8-AAA tournament game in February.

Tick Tock: Shot clock rule rocks high school basketball boat

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
High school hoopsters will soon be faced with a 30-second shot clock ticking down on offense, similar to college and professional basketball games, and local coaches are having mixed reactions to the change.
Lauren Weaver

Lauren Weaver

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Local high school golfer wins division

News Staff
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Lady Bulldog golfer Lauren Weaver isn’t letting a global pandemic put a damper on her game. The rising Hart County High School senior captured first place at a Georgia State Golf Association Junior Tour tournament held at Crystal Falls Golf Club on June 22 in Dawsonville.
Senior running back Malachi Thomas darts out of the shoot during a drill on Monday.

Senior running back Malachi Thomas darts out of the shoot during a drill on Monday.

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Back in Action: High school sports workouts begin again

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
A week into summer conditioning, the Hart County High School football team is hard at work, albeit in a different sort of practice. The team would normally be prepping for, and competing in, 7-on-7 tournaments and contact camps at this time of year.
Hart County High School head football coach and athletic director, Rance Gillespie, talks to the Bulldog football team during a game against Jackson County in 2019.

Hart County High School head football coach and athletic director, Rance Gillespie, talks to the Bulldog football team during a game against Jackson County in 2019.

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Let the games begin: Local high school sports are gearing up

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The clanging of weights and sweat pouring from athletes getting in shape will soon be heard and seen again at Hart County High School.
Photo submitted — Pictured are, back row, from left to right, assistant Hart County High School cross country coach Ana Gordy, head coach Cecil Marrett, Floyd Ramsey, HCMS Deborah Rogers, Tevin Glaze and Kendall Rucker. On the front row are, from left to right, Gabrielle Garringer, Sam’s sister, his father Jodon Garringer, Sam Garringer and mother Marcie Garringer.

Photo submitted — Pictured are, back row, from left to right, assistant Hart County High School cross country coach Ana Gordy, head coach Cecil Marrett, Floyd Ramsey, HCMS Deborah Rogers, Tevin Glaze and Kendall Rucker. On the front row are, from left to right, Gabrielle Garringer, Sam’s sister, his father Jodon Garringer, Sam Garringer and mother Marcie Garringer.

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Perseverance leads to Clemson running dream

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Samuel Garringer nearly gave up his dream of running competitively at the collegiate level about a year ago, but he persevered and is now forging his dream into reality.