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One year at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
I cannot believe it has already been a full year since I took over as the sports writer for The Hartwell Sun. But it almost didn’t happen. A little over a year ago, me and The Hartwell Sun’s Dawson Baker worked together during that time for another business in Hartwell.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country game beginning the race at the 2023 Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. Pictured in HC uniforms from left is Damien Childress (782 tag), Nate Harris, and Will Bell (777 tag).

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Cross Country teams advance to state

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the Region 8-AAA meet in Bogart Oct. 21. The boys placed third in the region while the girls placed fourth, as both teams secured spots in the State Championship meet.
Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

Pictured from left to right are seniors Kiera Jester, Lillie Kate Rogers, and Abby Hubbard celebrating a set win, as the Volley Dogs advanced to the Elite Eight after back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove and LaFayette High School.

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Volley Dogs Elite Eight Bound

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
After back-to-back sweeps over Cedar Grove in the first round and LaFayette in the sweet sixteen, the Volley Dogs advance to the Elite Eight for the second time in school history to take on Columbus High School.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer

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Lady Dogs season recap and way too early preview

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Hart’s season came to an end in the 6-0 loss to Stephens County Oct. 10 in the first round of the region tournament. We take a moment to look back at the 2023 campaign, while also looking ahead to the 2024 season.
Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team hoisting the first place trophy as they placed first in the purple division at Athens Christian Oct. 14. From left to right is Will Bell, Damian Childress, Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, Donavin Layman, Zach Simmons, and Ethan Stovall.

Pictured is the Hart County High School boys cross country team hoisting the first place trophy as they placed first in the purple division at Athens Christian Oct. 14. From left to right is Will Bell, Damian Childress, Nate Harris, Braydon Lane, Donavin Layman, Zach Simmons, and Ethan Stovall.

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Boys Cross Country place first at 4th annual Krent Kramer Classic

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the 4th Annual Kent Kramer Classic at Athens Christian Oct.12. As the boys brought home first place in the purple division. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing third.
Senior Alexis Walker serves the ball into play during a five set loss to Hebron Christian in the second round of the region tournament Oct. 14 at Oconee County High School.

Senior Alexis Walker serves the ball into play during a five set loss to Hebron Christian in the second round of the region tournament Oct. 14 at Oconee County High School.

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Volley Dogs enter the state playoffs as the three seed out of Region 8-AAA

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
After sweeping Stephens County in the first round of the region tournament Oct. 12, the Volley Dogs lost in five sets to Hebron Christian, and defeated Monroe Area to capture the third-seed out of Region 8-AAA Oct. 14.
Pictured is the Fields of Faith leadership team praying before the event.

Pictured is the Fields of Faith leadership team praying before the event.

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Hart County students to host 6th annual Fields of Faith event

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
HARTWELL—Students from Lake Hartwell FCA will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.This...
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

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Lady Dogs shutout in region tournament to end season

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Lady Dogs were shutout in a6-0 loss in the first round of the region tournament. With the loss, it eliminated Hart from the remainder of the region tournament, while also ending their season. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Lady Indians in the first round.
Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

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Dogs defense spears Warriors in second region win

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
With the help of two pick-sixes, the Dogs took down the Oconee County Warriors to capture their second region win, 27-16. It was the first cool and crisp fall night under the lights in Herndon Stadium as the Dogs got set to take on the Warriors. Hart won the toss and elected to begin the ball game.