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Former HCHS tight end Cane Berrong shedding a tackle against North Hall in 2020.

Former HCHS tight end Cane Berrong shedding a tackle against North Hall in 2020.

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Former Hart County Bulldogs enter college transfer portal

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The transfer portal has become madness as close to 2,000 college football players have entered their name into the transfer portal since Dec. 5. Two of those 2,000 are former Bulldogs Cane Berrong and Jalen Brown. Former tight end at Notre Dame Cane Berrong entered his name in the portal on Dec.
Junior guard Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the Lady Dogs first region win over the Monroe Area Lady Purple Hurricanes, 69-38 on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Junior guard Alexis Walker looks to pass the ball to an open teammate in the Lady Dogs first region win over the Monroe Area Lady Purple Hurricanes, 69-38 on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

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Basketball teams split in region opener

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs surge past the Lady Purple Hurricanes, 69-38 while the Boys Purple Hurricanes storm passed the Dogs, 69-44. The Lady Dogs took on the Lady Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area first and battled back and forth in the first quarter of action.
HCHS theater teacher Seth Howard earns his black belt at CMA of Hartwell in Dec. of 2022.

HCHS theater teacher Seth Howard earns his black belt at CMA of Hartwell in Dec. of 2022.

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Howard earns black belt

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
A Hart County High School teacher’s weight loss journey earns him a blackbelt. It was 2013 when HCHS theater teacher Seth Howard was given a pacemaker [which is a small device that is meant to help control the heartbeat]. The doctors began to push Howard to lose weight or he would eventually die.
There were several Hartwell residents in attendance Monday for Georgia’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU in the National Championship Game held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Pictured above are brothers (L-R) Kip Phillips, Troup Phillips, Crew Phillips and Spooner Phillips.

There were several Hartwell residents in attendance Monday for Georgia’s 65-7 thrashing of TCU in the National Championship Game held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. Pictured above are brothers (L-R) Kip Phillips, Troup Phillips, Crew Phillips and Spooner Phillips.

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Hartwell Dawgs fans celebrate near and far; bask in another national championship

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
‘Glory, Glory to ole Georgia!’ The Georgia Bulldogs defeated Texas Christian University, 65-7 on Monday, Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California to capture their second consecutive national championship.
Jashon Gaines stares down an opponent before making a play at the rim.

Jashon Gaines stares down an opponent before making a play at the rim.

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Dogs take third at McDonald’s Shootout while also falling to T.L. Hanna

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Dogs finished third place at the McDonald’s Shootout over the weekend of Dec. 26, also falling 60-48 to T.L. Hanna on Tuesday. The Dogs kept it close in the first game in the McDonald’s Shootout versus Pendleton in which they went onto win, 51-43.
North Carolina’s junior defensive end Kaimon Rucker named 3M Stem Scholar Athlete.

North Carolina’s junior defensive end Kaimon Rucker named 3M Stem Scholar Athlete.

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3M and Military Bowl honors Rucker

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Former Hart County standout and current North Carolina Tar Heel Linebacker Kaimon Rucker received the second annual 3M Stem Scholar Honor.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles past a defender in the 64-60 win over Wade Hampton High School to win the 15th annual McDonald’s Shootout hosted at Hart County.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles past a defender in the 64-60 win over Wade Hampton High School to win the 15th annual McDonald’s Shootout hosted at Hart County.

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Lady Dogs crowned champions of shootout

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs won the McDonald’s Shootout over the weekend of Dec. 26, but dropped their first game of 2023 to T.L. Hanna on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 53-43. After the Lady Dogs had a heartbreaking loss to Elbert County on Dec. 23, they looked to get back on track after the holiday break.
Hart County wrestler Carlveon Cheeks takes on an Oconee County opponent in a match.

Hart County wrestler Carlveon Cheeks takes on an Oconee County opponent in a match.

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Mat Dogs go 2-3 overall at White County Duals

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Mat Dogs traveled to Cleveland, Georgia on Tuesday, Dec. 20 to compete in the White County Duals where the Dogs went 2-3. The Mat Dogs faced five different teams in the White County Duals “Versus West Hall, we wrestled very well,” Mat Dogs head coach Sean Gaddy said. “We beat them 52-18.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips guarded closely by a Lady Blue Devil in the home loss to rival Elbert County, 82-51.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips guarded closely by a Lady Blue Devil in the home loss to rival Elbert County, 82-51.

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Lady Dogs struggle in home loss but rebound against Pendelton

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Lady Dogs hosted the Lady Blue Devils on Friday, with Elbert County dominating, 82-51. The game was highly competitive in the early stages, as the Lady Blue Devils had a 19-15 lead at the end of the first quarter of play. Hart cut the deficit to one early in the second quarter.
Senior swimmer for the summer league team at the Bell Family YMCA’s Savannah Stanish commits to Mars Hill.

Senior swimmer for the summer league team at the Bell Family YMCA’s Savannah Stanish commits to Mars Hill.

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Stanish commits to Mars Hill University

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
A Hart County High School student has become the first athlete to commit to a university for swimming. Senior Savannah Stanish is choosing to attend Mars Hill University and is officially the first Bulldog to ever commit to a college or university for aquatics.