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Lake Hartwell Dam Run to be held Saturday

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

The 45th annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run will be held on May 6, at Big Oaks Recreation Center in Hartwell. One of the oldest races in Georgia, the Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K offers a spectacular run across two states and the Lake Hartwell Dam.

The Hart County Middle School soccer teams capped off their season at the soccer banquet on Monday, April 24. Pictured from left to right is Jonathan Mondragon, Gavin Glover, Alvin Franco, Elijah Thomason, Gavin Thomason, Christian Burroughs, Jael Jaimes, Derrick Campbell, Kian Craft, Powell Chiang, Javier Vazquez, Miguel Sanchez, head coach Mark Cooper, Renee Zetina, Faustino Rangel, Andrew Hicks, Manny Sigala, Carson Hart, Ivan Delgado, Nash Green, Cayson Craft, Christian Fleming, and Jose Mendez.

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HCMS boys soccer team finish season as region runner-ups

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

After its first winning season in four years just a season ago, the Hart County Middle School boys soccer team continued its winning ways once again, ending their season as the region runner-ups.

Nori Moore flexes his muscles after a multi-touchdown game performance versus Cross Creek during the 2022 season.

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Seven things to know before spring football kicks off

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

It’s finally that time of year. As spring sports near their end and summer is about to begin, one final sporting event is left to play for the 2022-2023 school year. That is the Hart County football spring game.

Junior Jashon Gaines advances to sectionals in the boys high jump after placing third and in the boys long jump after placing first in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24.

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Track Dogs advance to sectionals

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Hart County track team traveled to Hebron Christian to compete in the GHSA Region 8-AAA meet on April 24 and 26. The top four finishers in each event move on to compete in sectionals. The boys placed fourth in the 4x200-meter relay and second in the 4x800-meter relay.

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter Brandon Webb (pictured left) from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell wins the fight against Tony Rogers (pictured right) on Saturday, April 15 in Greenville, S.C.

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Webb knocks out competition in Greenville

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

MMA Fighter Brandon Webb from Contemporary Martial Arts of Hartwell knocks out his opponent Tony Rogers in The Showcase MMA at Double Stamp Brewery in Greenville, S.C. on April 15. After a one year absence from fighting in the ring, Webb made his return to fight Rogers.

Senior infielder Jordan Leach hits for the cycle (single, double, triple, grand slam home run) in the 22-11 win over the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area on Wednesday, April 19.

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Diamond Dogs exit playoffs after first round loss to Pickens

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The Diamond Dogs complete the sweep over Monroe Area to end the regular season. They then took game one against Pickens County in the first round of the state playoffs. However, the Dogs’ season came to an end as they lost games two and three.

Senior left defensive back Jonathan Velazquez lies down after giving it his all in his final game for Hart County. As the Dogs lose 7-1 on the road to Wesleyan in the first round of the state playoffs.

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Soccer Dogs season ends after first round exit against Wesleyan

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Hart County boys soccer team fell to Wesleyan in the first round of the state tournament 7-1. With the loss, it will end the Dogs season with a record of 10-8, 2-3. The Dogs made the trip down to Wesleyan to take on the Wolves in the first round of the state tournament.

Junior pitcher Gracie Cook took the mound against Cherokee in the 18-3 loss on April 12.

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Lady Dogs eliminated at sectionals after back-to-back losses

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

The Hart County slow-pitch softball team dropped both games at sectionals, to Cherokee, 18-3 and to Elbert County, 11-6. Both losses eliminated the girls and ended their season. The Lady Dogs faced Cherokee in game one of sectionals, but unfortunately couldn’t get enough runs to come across.

Pictured is the middle school girls team with their region runner-up trophy. Pictured from left to right is Ava Shiflet, Cara Cook, Emma Shiflet, Mary Beth White, and Catherine Jackson.

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HCMS Golf teams earns 2023 region runner-ups

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

At the Northeast Georgia middle school region golf tournament held on March 28 at Arrowhead Golf Course, both the boys and girls middle school golf teams were region runner-up champions.

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FUNdamental Tennis HC to host summer events

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

FUNdamental Tennis HC will host a summer league, lessons, and a camp for middle school and high school players throughout the summer. The summer league will allow players to play in singles, doubles or both. The matches will be arranged by the players availability.