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Over 130 campers participated in the annual Hart County Youth Basketball Camp May 27-29. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Over 130 campers participated in the annual Hart County Youth Basketball Camp May 27-29. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Hart County Basketball builds up the future with Youth Camp

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Over 130 campers improved their skills in the annual Hart County Basketball Youth Camp. On May 27-29, the Hart County Basketball program hosted its annual youth basketball camp at Hart County High School and Hart County Middle School gyms.
Rhett Simpson throws the ball into play during a home match in September of 2024. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Rhett Simpson throws the ball into play during a home match in September of 2024. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Season 2 Loading

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Hart Academy prepares for season two of its existence with tryouts scheduled for June 2-3. Last year, the Bell Family YMCA and their sports director, Kerv Augustin, started a travel soccer team here in Hartwell.
Pictured is YMCA’s sports director Kerv Augustin and kids during a soccer camp back in the summer of 2023. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured is YMCA’s sports director Kerv Augustin and kids during a soccer camp back in the summer of 2023. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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YMCA set to host sports summer camps

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Bell Family YMCA gets ready to ramp up the summer by hosting a multitude of sports summer camps. Every summer, the Bell Family YMCA hosts multiple sports summer camps throughout the summer for kids to learn a sport or improve in their respective sport.
Pictured from left are Diamond Dogs’ senior infielder Pearce Mewborn with the championship trophy, Lake Hartwell FCA’s Olivia Morris, Diamond Dogs’ senior infielder and pitcher Riley Kesler with the MVP trophy and Lake Hartwell FCA’s Chad Posey. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Pictured from left are Diamond Dogs’ senior infielder Pearce Mewborn with the championship trophy, Lake Hartwell FCA’s Olivia Morris, Diamond Dogs’ senior infielder and pitcher Riley Kesler with the MVP trophy and Lake Hartwell FCA’s Chad Posey. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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Two Diamond Dogs helps Team Georgia win in a balkoff

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   Two Diamond Dog seniors help propel Team Georgia to a balkoff win over Team South Carolina in the annual FCA Baseball Classic.
Rising senior linebacker Elijah Garnett celebrates after sacking the quarterback in the 24-7 win over Habersham May 16. (Photo/Benjamin London)

Rising senior linebacker Elijah Garnett celebrates after sacking the quarterback in the 24-7 win over Habersham May 16. (Photo/Benjamin London)

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HART HAMMERS HABERSHAM IN SPRING GAME

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
By Benjamin London Staff writer   The Dogs dominated the Raiders en route to a 24-7 win in the annual spring game. On May 16, Hart County hosted the Raiders of Habersham Central in the annual spring game from Herndon Stadium.