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Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Anslee Mitchell scores a run against East Jackson last week at Hart County High School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Anslee Mitchell scores a run against East Jackson last week at Hart County High School.

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Lady Diamond Dogs win first region contest

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Hart County High School softball team (5-2, 1-0) captured its first region win of the year in mercy-rule fashion last Thursday at home — and picked up three straight wins to follow.
Sunshots by Grayson Williams — The Hart County Volleydogs celebrate a point during a match last week at Hart County High School.

Sunshots by Grayson Williams — The Hart County Volleydogs celebrate a point during a match last week at Hart County High School.

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Volleydogs start season on a tear

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The Hart County High School volleyball team (5-1, 0-0) overcame East Hall 2-1 last Thursday to win its first match of the season — and has won every match since then except for one. The East Hall match stretched into the third game after Hart won the first game 25-20 and dropped the next 25-22.
Scott and Megan Lykins pose for a photo. Megan is the new sports director for the Bell Family YMCA.

Scott and Megan Lykins pose for a photo. Megan is the new sports director for the Bell Family YMCA.

Bell Family YMCA welcomes new sports director

Grayson Williams
Friday, August 9, 2019
Bell Family YMCA members have likely seen a new face around lately. Newcomer Megan Lykins recently took over as the YMCA’s Sports Director. The 28-year-old from Charlotte, N.C.
Calli Beebe serves during practice last week at Hart County High School.

Calli Beebe serves during practice last week at Hart County High School.

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Volleydogs look to be sneaky good in 2019 season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Grayson Williams Staff writer First-year head volleyball coach Kate Powell thinks her squad could be the sleeper team in the region this year.
Scott and Megan Lykins pose for a photo. Megan is the new sports director for the Bell Family YMCA.

Scott and Megan Lykins pose for a photo. Megan is the new sports director for the Bell Family YMCA.

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Bell Family YMCA welcomes new sports director

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Bell Family YMCA members have likely seen a new face around lately. Newcomer Megan Lykins recently took over as the YMCA’s Sports Director. The 28-year-old from Charlotte, N.C.
Sunshots by Michael Hall Hart County catcher Annslee Mitchell tags out Stephens County baserunner Kasey Westmoreland on Saturday at Hart County High School during the Lady Diamond Dogs’ 13-1 loss in the first game of the season.

Sunshots by Michael Hall Hart County catcher Annslee Mitchell tags out Stephens County baserunner Kasey Westmoreland on Saturday at Hart County High School during the Lady Diamond Dogs’ 13-1 loss in the first game of the season.

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SOFTBALL SEASON BEGINS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
By Grayson Williams Staff writer The Hart County High School softball team (1-2)  split the first two games of the season and dropped the third on Tuesday.
Frank Gunder reeled in this 15-lb channel catfish from his dock in a cove not far from Hartwell Marina on July 23. Submit your latest catch to sports@thehartwellsun.com.

Frank Gunder reeled in this 15-lb channel catfish from his dock in a cove not far from Hartwell Marina on July 23. Submit your latest catch to sports@thehartwellsun.com.

Angler reels in big cat

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Photo submitted Frank Gunder reeled in this 15-lb channel catfish from his dock in a cove not far from Hartwell Marina on July 23. Submit your latest catch to sports@thehartwellsun.com.
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Padded camps a welcome addition

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Football has changed over the years — and that’s a good thing. Scientific studies of the body have helped to identify practices that work, and those that don’t. That’s why there have been so many rule changes to the game at every level of competition throughout the years.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Freshman Emilee Sanders, left, tries to escape a pickle during a drill at Hart County High School softball practice Monday as Hannah Segars, right, tries to get Sanders out.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Freshman Emilee Sanders, left, tries to escape a pickle during a drill at Hart County High School softball practice Monday as Hannah Segars, right, tries to get Sanders out.

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Lady Dogs looking to create 'legacy of winning'

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Hart County head softball coach Katie-Jo Gentry is looking to instill a certain quality in her players this season — G.R.I.T. “Greatness, responsibility, integrity and toughness,” is what GRIT stands for, Gentry said.
Photo submitted — Lincoln Zemaitis, on the far right, poses for a photo with teammates from the Georgia Oplympic Development Program.

Photo submitted — Lincoln Zemaitis, on the far right, poses for a photo with teammates from the Georgia Oplympic Development Program.

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Hart soccer player has shot at Olympics

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Hart County soccer player Lincoln Zemaitis was recently selected to the South Region Boy’s Soccer Olympic Development Program Player (ODP) Pool. Earlier in the month, Lincoln Zemaitis went to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for the ODP Region Trials.