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Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Paul Martin, above, volleys during a pickleball game at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell on Tuesday.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams - Paul Martin, above, volleys during a pickleball game at the Bell Family YMCA in Hartwell on Tuesday.

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Pickleball: fastest growing sport in Hartwell

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
A sport sweeping the nation in popularity is taking Hartwell by storm, and will soon bring a crowd of folks to town annually. Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport people of any age can play.
Photo submitted - Hart County’s Shone Webb shoots over Central High School, Macon, players in Macon on Feb. 20.

Photo submitted - Hart County’s Shone Webb shoots over Central High School, Macon, players in Macon on Feb. 20.

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Boys season ends in the Sweet 16

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
A 23-win season has come to an end for the Hart County High School Bulldog basketball team. The Bulldogs (23-6, 9-3) suffered a 55-43 loss in the Sweet 16 against Central (Macon) on the road last Thursday, Feb. 20, but that doesn’t negate a successful season.
Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Hart County defensive lineman JT Hunt, center, poses for a photo after signing with his father Ronnie Hunt, right, brother Marco Hunt, standing, and mother Jennifer Hunt.

Sunshot by Drew Dotson - Hart County defensive lineman JT Hunt, center, poses for a photo after signing with his father Ronnie Hunt, right, brother Marco Hunt, standing, and mother Jennifer Hunt.

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Bulldog will play college ball in South Carolina

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Another member of the “Trench Mob” will play college football next year. JT Hunt signed on Thursday, Feb. 20, to play football at North Greenville University. Hunt played defensive tackle for the Bulldogs this past season as they went 10-3 and made it to the third round of the playoffs.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - AJ Johnson pole vaults at Hart County High School track practice last week.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - AJ Johnson pole vaults at Hart County High School track practice last week.

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Track Dogs eye high state finish

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Expectations are high for the Hart County boys’ track team this year, following a region championship and a fourth-place overall team finish at the state meet last season. Despite inclement weather, the Track Dogs have been putting in work recently.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County pitcher Peyton Powell deals on Friday, Feb. 14, at Saye Field at Hart County High School in the Diamond Dogs’ opening night win.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County pitcher Peyton Powell deals on Friday, Feb. 14, at Saye Field at Hart County High School in the Diamond Dogs’ opening night win.

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Diamond Dogs off to a Scorching Start

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A steaming hot 3-0 start to the season over the weekend earned the Hart County Diamond Dogs a No. 1 statewide ranking in Class AAA. Through the team’s first three games, the Diamond Dogs drove in 32 runs, while allowing just seven opposing runs.
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Lady Dogs end season in Ringgold

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
By Grayson Williams Staff writer The road to Macon has come to an end for the Hart County High School Lady Dogs. A 68-53 loss to Ringgold (19-8, 14-2) in the first round of the state playoffs completes the 2019-2020 season for the Lady Dogs who finished with a 15-14 (8-AAA, 9-4) record.
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The Hartwell Sun

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Wrestlers heading to state meet

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Four Hart County High School Mat Dogs are heading to the state tournament after landing some big finishes in the sectional tournament over the weekend. Ayers Honiotes, Damian Tyler, Elijah Hester and Scout Lewis are all advancing to the state traditional wrestling tournament on Feb.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Taniya Alexander puts up a shot against Franklin County at Emmanuel College on Feb. 7.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Hart County’s Taniya Alexander puts up a shot against Franklin County at Emmanuel College on Feb. 7.

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Girls secure No. 3 seed

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
A region-tournament trophy wasn’t in store for the Hart County High School Lady Dogs this year, but they did end the tournament on a high note over the weekend as they gear up for the state playoffs.
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Soccer teams look to seniors for leadership in 2020

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Hart County Boys and Girls Soccer teams both look to improve upon last season’s success with the help of strong senior classes. Last season, the boys were 12-7 and made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.