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Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

Bell Family YMCA’s sports director Kurve Augustine coaching up a 5U soccer team during a game on Tuesday.

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YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day on April 29

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell will host its second annual Healthy Kids Day on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. After a successful event last year,  Kurve Augustine, the Bell Family YMCA’s sports director, said he is excited for what is to come in year two of the event.
Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

Junior Zack Dombrowsky (10) and senior Jordan Leach celebrated as the Diamond Dogs swept Washington-Wilkes at home on April 13, by scores of 7-6 and 10-6.

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Diamond Dogs on a three-game win streak

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The Hart County Diamond Dogs are on a three-game win streak after sweeping Washington-Wilkes on April 6. The Dogs also defeated Stephens County on the road on Tuesday. On April 6, the Diamond Dogs competed in their last non-region series of the year, as they hosted Washington-Wilkes.
Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

Former Hart County and current Morehead State University outfielder Taikibrea Campbell is having a successful freshman year on the mound, at the plate, and on the field for the Eagles.

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Campbell learning “hard work pays off” in softball and in life

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Former Lady Dog and current Morehead State University outfielder, Taikibrea Campbell, is finding success through the struggle of being a college athlete. Just a year ago, Campbell committed to play college softball for the Eagles. Now she is a normal starter in the outfield.
Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

Pictured is senior pitcher Reese Maxwell as he pitched all seven innings and only allowing three runs.

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Diamond Dogs split with Hebron and fall to Jefferson

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Diamond Dogs split the double-header against Hebron Christian at home and fell on the road against Jefferson. Senior pitcher Reese Maxwell got the nod to start in game one versus Hebron Christian at home on March 30.
Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

Pictured is senior defensive back Jonathan Velazquez celebrating after tying up the game 1-1 in the 8-1 road loss to Elbert County on April 3.

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Girls end their season on a high note while boys make the playoffs

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Hart County Soccer Dogs wrapped up the regular season sweeping Athens Christian on senior night, spliting against Elbert, and the boys beat Monsignor Donovan on the road.
Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

Senior Daniel Leard serves to a Franklin County Lion in Monday’s home match as the boys fell 5-0 and the girls won 3-2.

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Racket Dogs wrap up regular season play

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Racket Dogs fell to Franklin on the road, but split games at home, as the girls picked up the 3-2 win. Hart then honored their nine seniors against Washington-Wilkes on Tuesday, as the boys won 3-2, while the girls fell 2-3.
Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

Senior relief pitcher Jordan Leach delivers a fastball in the 16-8 loss in game one of the double header at Franklin on March 23. The Diamond Dogs also lost game two of the double header by a score of 13-10 and were swept by the Lions.

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Errors define losses to Lions

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Diamond Dogs were swept by the Lions of Franklin County and also lost to Hebron Christian, 5-4. After the Dogs lost game one at home on March 21, Hart made the trip to Carnesville in hopes to get back in the win column in a double-header versus Franklin County.
Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

Lydia Burroughs steps back before delivering the pitch in game two of the double header versus Franklin.

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Softball splits with Franklin

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Lady Dogs wrapped up regular season play on the road against Franklin County, splitting the double-header with the Lady Lions on March 22. Hart was able to get the bats going in the 8-3 game one win. In game two, it was the complete opposite, as Franklin shut out Hart, 4-0.
Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

Junior goalie Ayden Thomason punts the ball down the field in the 2-0 home loss to rival Elbert County on Tuesday.

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Dogs fall to Hebron and Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Soccer Dogs couldn’t find the win column this past week, as they fell to both Hebron Christian on the road and to Elbert County at home.
Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

Sophomore forward Channing Segars scores six goals against their rival Elbert County in the 10-4 home win on Tuesday.

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Lady Dogs eliminated from playoffs but dominate Elbert

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Even though the Lady Dogs were eliminated from the state playoffs with the road loss to Hebron Christian, they looked to finish the season strong starting with a big home win over rival Elbert County.