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Samples captures National Championship

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

On June 22, HCHS pole vaulter Luke Samples traveled to Greensboro, N.C. to compete in the Adidas National Championship for pole vault and won the championship with a mark of 15-feet, 11-inches. Samples becomes the first ever pole vaulter through Sky Vault to ever win a National Championship.

Campers at the scenarios camp working on different scenarios that would happen in a game during a scrimmage. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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YMCA Soccer Camp Week 3: Scenarios and Itty-Bitties

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The YMCA wrapped up soccer camps with itty-bitties learning the game of soccer at itty-bitties camp, while older players worked on different scenarios that will happen within the game during scenarios camp.

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Athlete of the Week: Bryce Durrett

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.

Former Hart County linebacker and former LSU personnel assistant Ty Shiflet has been named a scouting assistant for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. (Submitted by LSU Athletics)

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Shiflet added as scouting assistant with Bucs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired former Hart County alumni Ty Shiflet as a scouting assistant.

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2025 Football Position Breakdown: Linebackers

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer Despite losing just two players from a season ago, the linebacker core will still be a strength heading into the 2025 campaign.

Rising junior quarterback Kurston Curry rearing back for a pass. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Dogs fall to Elbert at Border War

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Photos by Benjamin London On June 19, Hart County traveled to Pendleton High School to compete in the Border War 7on7 Tournament, as they looked to repeat as the tournament champions.

Rising senior defensive lineman Nicholas Carter works on rushing the quarterback. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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2025 Football Position Breakdown: Defensive Line

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer From one of the younger position groups a season ago to one of the veteran position groups this year, the defensive line begins the defensive side of the 2025 Football Position Breakdown series.

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YMCA Soccer Camp Week 2: Positions Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The YMCA concluded its second week of soccer camp with emphasis on all positions on the field and what their roles are.

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Athlete of the Week: Sarai Shealer

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The Hartwell Sun and the Hart County Charter System have teamed up to present an Athlete of the Week presented by Johnson Heating & Air.

Former and current Bulldogs help instill the passion and love for football to the future Bulldogs at the inaugural Harper Island Youth Football Camp in Herndon Stadium June 14. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Former and current Bulldogs pour into future Bulldogs

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Benjamin London Staff writer The past and present Bulldogs pour into the future Bulldogs in the inaugural Harper Island Youth Football Camp. On June 14, just over 50 campers attended the inaugural Harper Island Youth Football Camp in Herndon Stadium.