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Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson celebrates after winning back-to-back state championships at the GHSA 3A State meet on May 11-13 in Albany.

Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson celebrates after winning back-to-back state championships at the GHSA 3A State meet on May 11-13 in Albany.

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Johnson hungry for more after winning back-to-back state titles

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Junior pole vaulter Amelia Johnson breaks the state record not once, but twice enroute to a back-to-back state title in pole vault. Rewind to May of 2022, Johnson captured her first state championship in pole vault by setting the state record with a 12-5’.
Pictured is rising senior quarterback Kip Phillips as he sets to deliver a 70-yard touchdown pass to Trey Martin.

Pictured is rising senior quarterback Kip Phillips as he sets to deliver a 70-yard touchdown pass to Trey Martin.

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Dogs fall in spring game; show signs of promise

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Friday night lights returned on May 19 as the Dogs hosted Habersham Central for a spring scrimmage game. Hart fell just short to the Raiders by a score of 28-21.
Riley Posey makes contact and gets a base hit in a region match-up versus Stephens County,

Riley Posey makes contact and gets a base hit in a region match-up versus Stephens County,

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HCHS baseball team to host summer camp

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Hart County High School baseball team will be hosting a baseball camp from June 5-8 at Saye Field. The baseball camp, for ages five to 14 years old, will focus on skills and hitting drills as well as skills and hitting competitions. If campers pre-register, the cost of the camp is $70.
Tim Allgood coaches up his team before a game for the YMCA soccer league.

Tim Allgood coaches up his team before a game for the YMCA soccer league.

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YMCA all about soccer in June

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA is set to host multiple soccer camps in the month of June from the ages of six to 17 years of age. In the month of June, the YMCA of Hartwell will put an emphasis on soccer by hosting three different camps.
Senior Barnes Academy cheerleader Abbey Johnson (right) signs with Emmanuel College on Monday, May 15 to continue her academic and cheer career with the Lions. Her mom, Vickie Johnson, is pictured left.

Senior Barnes Academy cheerleader Abbey Johnson (right) signs with Emmanuel College on Monday, May 15 to continue her academic and cheer career with the Lions. Her mom, Vickie Johnson, is pictured left.

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Barnes cheerleader signs with Emmanuel College

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Barnes Academy senior cheerleader Abbey Johnson became the first cheerleader in the school’s history to receive a scholarship for cheer, deciding to continue her academic and cheer career at Emmanuel College. For Johnson, she never thought she would get the opportunity at the collegiate level.
Pictured from left to right is Tyler Trujillo, Kelly Trujillo, Sofia Trujillo (signee), Coach Mollie Payne, and Ashley Risner.

Pictured from left to right is Tyler Trujillo, Kelly Trujillo, Sofia Trujillo (signee), Coach Mollie Payne, and Ashley Risner.

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Four HCHS athletes sign with in-state schools

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
One competition cheerleader, one angler, and two JROTC cadets sign national letters of intent to universities within the state of Georgia.
Pictured is the Hartwell Twister gymnastics team after competing in regionals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on May 13-14. First row from left to right is the bronze level: Kennedi Pennington, Charley Lloyd, and Adrianne Pennington. Second row from left to right is the silver: Tristyn Thompson, Julianne Bond, and Emma Kale Garland. Third row from left to right is the level four: Aeryn Back, Chastyn Haynie, and Gracen McAdams. Fourth row from left to right is the diamond: Madalyn Dault, Cheyenne Rucker, and Maci

Pictured is the Hartwell Twister gymnastics team after competing in regionals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on May 13-14. First row from left to right is the bronze level: Kennedi Pennington, Charley Lloyd, and Adrianne Pennington. Second row from left to right is the silver: Tristyn Thompson, Julianne Bond, and Emma Kale Garland. Third row from left to right is the level four: Aeryn Back, Chastyn Haynie, and Gracen McAdams. Fourth row from left to right is the diamond: Madalyn Dault, Cheyenne Rucker, and Maci

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Twisters dominate regionals

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Last week, the Hartwell Twisters gymnastics team blew through regionals in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
Forward Tahj Johnson (3) drives to the lane in the 47-43 win over Hebron Christian in the Region 8-AAA consolation game at Oconee County on February 17.

Forward Tahj Johnson (3) drives to the lane in the 47-43 win over Hebron Christian in the Region 8-AAA consolation game at Oconee County on February 17.

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Johnson commits to Gulf Coast State College

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Senior forward Tahj Johnson commited to Gulf Coast State College after his visit on Monday. The Hartwell Sun sat down with Johnson on Tuesday to discuss why he committed to Gulf Coast State and what the staff said or did to persuade him to come to their school.