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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

News Staff
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.
Elbert County

Elbert County

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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.
Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

Pictured on the front row from left to right is Takarria Smith, Piper Phillips, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abby Hubbard, Kiera Jester, Hannah Harris, and Mallory Claire Wiggs. Back row is Coach Mike Atkins, Alexis Walker, Ryann Williamson, Dakota Phillips, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Brooke Hubbard, and Coach Kate Beardsley.

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Volley Dogs capture Elite Invitational Championship

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Volley Dogs dropped one set en route to the Elite Invitational championship while also splitting at East Jackson. It began on Aug. 12 at 6 a.m. when the Volley Dogs arrived to make their trip to Chestatee High School for the Elite Invitational.
Lumpkin County

Lumpkin County

Hart fills Sept. 15 slot with a trip to Lumpkin

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Hart County Football has filled its “to be announced” game Sept. 15 with a trip to Lumpkin County. Two weeks ago, The Hartwell Sun reported that Hart County had an open slot in their schedule due to St. Francis not having enough players.
Senior quarterbacks Jashon Gaines (pictured) and Kip Phillips will continue to battle it out at the quarterback position as the Dogs are counting down the days until kickoff on Aug. 18 as they host their rival Elbert County, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Senior quarterbacks Jashon Gaines (pictured) and Kip Phillips will continue to battle it out at the quarterback position as the Dogs are counting down the days until kickoff on Aug. 18 as they host their rival Elbert County, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

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Football position breakdown: quarterbacks

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
It’s time for the final position breakdown. The Hartwell Sun has been breaking down each position group on the 2023 Hart County High School football team leading up to kickoff versus Elbert County.
Pictured above are Emmanuel teams from left to right is Brooks Anderson, Max Heaton, Seth Jenkins, and TJ McKenzie. (Photo by Emmanuel University Athletics)

Pictured above are Emmanuel teams from left to right is Brooks Anderson, Max Heaton, Seth Jenkins, and TJ McKenzie. (Photo by Emmanuel University Athletics)

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Heaton to compete in Bassmaster National Championship for Emmanuel

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
FRANKLIN SPRINGS – Next week, Aug. 7-12,  five Emmanuel Bass teams will be fishing the BASSMASTER College National Championship on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tn. These anglers have worked hard this year to qualify for this prestigious event.
Freshman pitcher Chesnee Strickland pitched and also went 2 for 3 driving in the lone run in the Lady Dogs 10-1 loss to Jackson County on Aug. 8.

Freshman pitcher Chesnee Strickland pitched and also went 2 for 3 driving in the lone run in the Lady Dogs 10-1 loss to Jackson County on Aug. 8.

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Softball drops opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
After a competitive two innings of play, Jackson County’s offense produced a six run inning in the third and a three run inning in the sixth to run rule the Lady Dogs in six innings, 10-1. The Lady Dogs opened up their season with a road trip to Jackson County to take on the Lady Panthers.
Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

Senior Hart County High School competition cheerleader McKinley Ivester made the top 16 for cheerleader of the year, and also earned a spot on the All-State Cheerleading Team for Class A through AAAA. She also earned a scholarship for making the top 16.

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Ivester makes Class A-AAAA All-State Cheer Team

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Two Hart County High School competition cheerleaders competed in the 2023 Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association (GCCA) cheerleader of the year competition on Aug. 5 at Columbus State University, and one Lady Dog made the Class A-AAAA All-State Team.
Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

Former Hart County and current University of North Carolina defensive end, Kaimon Rucker’s name is on the watch list for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)

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Rucker makes the Wuerffel Trophy watch list

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
CHAPEL HILL, N.C – North Carolina senior Kaimon Rucker was named to the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy watch list, the award’s committee announced Thursday August 3.
Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

Senior middle hitter Alexis Walker smiles after winning a set as the Volley Dogs sweep Habersham Central in three sets to start the year 1-0.

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Lady Dogs sweep Habersham in season opener

News Staff
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The Volley Dogs started the season off with a sweep on the road versus Habersham Central on Aug. 8. The Volley Dogs were able to sweep the Raiders of Habersham Central in three sets by the scores of 25-14, 28-26, and 25-22.