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Luis Genchi pushes at the finish line to secure a silver medal in Toccoa.

Luis Genchi pushes at the finish line to secure a silver medal in Toccoa.

XC Dogs place first, second at Reservation Run

The Hart County Cross-country teams competed against region opponents Franklin and Stephens counties at the Reservation Run. The teams traveled to Stephens County High School on Tuesday, Sept. 20. The boys team took first place in the small meet with a total of 32 on the hilly 5K course.
Emilee Sanders pitches the ball against Oconee County on Sept. 15.

Emilee Sanders pitches the ball against Oconee County on Sept. 15.

Lady Diamond Dogs continue to struggle in region schedule

The Lady Diamond Dogs losing streak continued as they faced two more region opponents this week. On Thursday, Sept. 15, Hart hosted Oconee County and lost, 14-7. Hart took the early lead with a run in the first inning, but was soon matched and out-scored by the Warriors.
Photo credit: James Lee

Photo credit: James Lee

Cross country competes in Gainesville

The Hart County cross-country teams faced tough competition at the North Hall Invitational 2022 on Thursday. The Bulldogs traveled to North Hall High School in Gainesville on Sept. 8. The boys team placed 13th out of 25 total teams competing with a score of 300.
Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Lydia Burroughs readies for a pitch in a game earlier this season.

Senior Burroughs adapts to new position her senior year

Senior Lydia Burroughs has had to make several fundamental changes to her game over the course of her softball career. During her senior season, she was tasked with playing a different position to start the season.
Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

Jakalah Allen slaps the ball in the loss to Stephens County on Sept. 13.

Lady Diamond Dogs still winless in region play

After starting their season 6-1, the Lady Diamonds Dogs are 0-4 in region play over the past two weeks. The Hart County High School softball team traveled to Carnesville to play Franklin County High School on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against North Oconee on Sept. 8.

Dakota Phillips goes for the kill against North Oconee on Sept. 8.

Hart adds four wins on the road

The Volleydogs started a winning streak on the road this past week. The Hart County High School volleyball team traveled to Madison County on Thursday, Sept. 8 and faced off against North Oconee and Madison County.
Photo credit: BP Miller

Photo credit: BP Miller

The Dawg Bark: A surprising first performance

Like most people, I was expecting UGA to beat Oregon on Saturday. I expected a close first half, but for the Dawgs to pull away in the third and win by two touchdowns or so. But it looked like duck season came early in Georgia with the way the Dawgs dominated the game from the very beginning.