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Pictured from left is Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, and Luis Genchi as they placed in the Top 20 to propel the boys team to a fifth place overall finish in the North Georgia Championships Aug.26 in Jefferson.

Pictured from left is Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, and Luis Genchi as they placed in the Top 20 to propel the boys team to a fifth place overall finish in the North Georgia Championships Aug.26 in Jefferson.

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Boys Cross Country earns fifth at North Georgia Championships

News Staff
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country team competed in the North Georgia Championship in Jefferson Aug. 26, with the boys placing fifth overall. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing 13th.
Senior Ryann Williamson serves during their two-set win over Monsignor Donovan Aug. 17.

Senior Ryann Williamson serves during their two-set win over Monsignor Donovan Aug. 17.

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Williamson picks up 1,000th assist as Volley Dogs are on a roll

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Volley Dogs ran through two private schools in the home opener Aug. 17, while also picking up two wins on their road trip to Cedar Shoals Aug. 22. Hart hosted its season opener against Lake Oconee Academy and Monsignor Donovan.
Freshman Isla Bell was the top finisher for the Lady Dogs placing in 21st place at the NEGA Championship Aug. 19.

Freshman Isla Bell was the top finisher for the Lady Dogs placing in 21st place at the NEGA Championship Aug. 19.

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Cross Country took on NEGA Championship at Athens Christian

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country team traveled to Athens Aug. 19. As both teams competed in a 5K for the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships at Athens Christian Academy. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the top finisher for the Dogs as he finished 21st.
Senior infielder Gracie Cook smiles after driving home an insurance run in the sixth inning to take down the Lady Blue Devils, and avenge thier 12-3 road loss to Elbert County from the week prior, 6-3 Aug. 17.

Senior infielder Gracie Cook smiles after driving home an insurance run in the sixth inning to take down the Lady Blue Devils, and avenge thier 12-3 road loss to Elbert County from the week prior, 6-3 Aug. 17.

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Lady Dogs on a 3 game win streak

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Lady Dogs avenged their loss to Elbert County at home Aug. 17, and took down Habersham Central Aug. 22 to begin a three-game win streak. A week before Aug. 10, the Lady Dogs were scarred by the 12-3 loss to the Lady Blue Devils in Elberton.
A host of Bulldog defenders tackle the Blue Devils running back in the 24-14 loss to Elbert County in the season opener. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

A host of Bulldog defenders tackle the Blue Devils running back in the 24-14 loss to Elbert County in the season opener. (Photo by Lexie Wheless)

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Dogs downed by Devils

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Hart County Bulldogs drop the season opener to their rivals Elbert County in Herndon Stadium Aug. 18, 24-14. As fans filled up Herndon Stadium in black, orange, white, sliver, and blue, the Dogs and Devils teed it up to begin the 94th matchup between the two schools.
Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

Oconee County is projected to win Region 8-AAA according to the Maxwell Ratings.

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Maxwell Ratings makes predictions for Region 8AAA

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 413 football-playing schools in the GHSA.
Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

Senior Chloe Bennett fights through her injury to finish the race at East Jackson Aug. 12.

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Cross Country starts season off with a challenge

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Hart County High School Cross Country team kicked off the season with a two-miler at East Jackson  Aug. 12. A trio of boys and girls competed in stage one. For the boys, junior Nate Harris was the best finisher in the stage finishing 20th.
Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

Senior quarterback and cornerback Jashon Gaines makes an interception against Powdersville.

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Hart drops both games in Gridiron Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Dogs dropped both halves to two top notch high school football programs from South Carolina in the 2023 Gridiron Classic. Iron sharpens iron. It’s something that many of us have heard over the years. But that is  exactly what the Hart County Bulldogs did Aug.
Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

Senior outfielder Alexis Davis hits the ball into the gap in center field in the 9-3 win against Habersham Central in the Lady Dogs home opener Tuesday, Aug. 15.

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Lady Dogs go 2-2 over four game stretch

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Lady Dogs traveled to Elbert County Aug. 10, Gainesville to play them and Rabun County Aug. 12, and hosted their season opener against Habersham Central Aug. 15, in which Hart went 2-2 in the stretch of those four games. It began Aug.
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Hart to host rival Elbert to kickoff the season

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County football is back! The Dogs will begin the 103rd season under the lights in Herndon Stadium. The Bulldogs host a team that they have faced more than anyone, as this will be the 94th matchup between these two schools.