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Senior pitcher Avery Strickland delivers the pitch in the 10-4 win over Elbert County on Feb. 19, as Strickland has committed and signed to play baseball at Newberry College.

Senior pitcher Avery Strickland delivers the pitch in the 10-4 win over Elbert County on Feb. 19, as Strickland has committed and signed to play baseball at Newberry College.

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Strickland is taking his talents to Newberry College

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Diamond Dogs pitcher and infielder Avery Strickland commits to Newberry College to continue his academic and baseball career. Back in the summer of 2023, Strickland was competing on his travel baseball team when they had a game at Newberry College.
Senior outfielder Kanyon Coulter hits a three run homerun in the 11-7 game three loss to Hebron Christian.

Senior outfielder Kanyon Coulter hits a three run homerun in the 11-7 game three loss to Hebron Christian.

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Diamond Dogs swept by Lions to increase losing streak to six

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Lions of Hebron Christian complete the sweep in the series against the Diamond Dogs with  back-to-back wins. After losing a close game at home to the Lions on March 19, Hart traveled to Hebron Christian on March 20 for game two of the series.
Robert Floyd returns a serve as he won his No. 3 singles match against Elbert, 6-4, 6-2.

Robert Floyd returns a serve as he won his No. 3 singles match against Elbert, 6-4, 6-2.

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Racket Dogs split matches against the Blue Devils

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Racket Dogs split against their rival Elbert County with hopes of finishing the season strong in their final region match against rival Franklin County. The Hart County High School boys and girls tennis teams traveled to Elberton to take on the Blue Devils of Elbert County.
Junior forward Channing Segars dribbles the ball up the sideline in the 8-0 loss to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

Junior forward Channing Segars dribbles the ball up the sideline in the 8-0 loss to the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.

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Weather plays factor in Soccer Dogs trip to Oconee

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Despite an 8-0 loss, the Lady Dogs held their ground against the defending AAA state champs, while the Dogs game was postponed due to lightning in the area.
The Seniors celebrate after a big 28-7 win over the Juniors in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 21 in Herndon Stadium.

The Seniors celebrate after a big 28-7 win over the Juniors in the 2024 Powderpuff game on March 21 in Herndon Stadium.

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Seniors defeat Juniors to remain undefeated in Powderpuff career

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The seniors capped off their final Powderpuff football game with a 28-7 win over the juniors to remain undefeated in their Powderpuff career. The annual 2024 Powderpuff game took place under the lights in Herndon Stadium on March 21.
Jr/Sr DPA Group front row (from left to right): Katie Sanders, Landry Wheless, Lily Graham, Claire Hoy, Zoey Hill, and Ashleigh Jones. Back row (from left to right): Lexie Wheless, Emma Shiflet, Tyler Bowers, Case Cothran, Alexandria LeBar, Adrianna Pennington, Eli Alewine, and Lukas Smith.

Jr/Sr DPA Group front row (from left to right): Katie Sanders, Landry Wheless, Lily Graham, Claire Hoy, Zoey Hill, and Ashleigh Jones. Back row (from left to right): Lexie Wheless, Emma Shiflet, Tyler Bowers, Case Cothran, Alexandria LeBar, Adrianna Pennington, Eli Alewine, and Lukas Smith.

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Hart County 4-H participates in Project Achievement

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Hart County 4-H students in grades 7-12 participated in the Northeast District Project Achievement (DPA) at the Rock Eagle 4H Center March 1-3. In this event, 4-H’ers pick a project area of interest, and do project work in that area throughout the year.
HCHS TSA - Pictured are the HCHS TSA members from left to right. Front row Melody Blomberg, Alissa Eitel, Zoey Heard, Sawyer Strickland, Catherine Nguyen, Gael Albarran, second row, Lexie Wheless, Landry Milner, Jonas Leard, Kylie Osborne, Benjamin Westmaas, third row, Adah Grace Johnson, George Waters, Brodie McDuffie, Riley Gaines, advisor Marvin McDuffie, back row, advisor Rob Elliot, Will Mancini, William Humphrey, and Torin McCurley.

HCHS TSA - Pictured are the HCHS TSA members from left to right. Front row Melody Blomberg, Alissa Eitel, Zoey Heard, Sawyer Strickland, Catherine Nguyen, Gael Albarran, second row, Lexie Wheless, Landry Milner, Jonas Leard, Kylie Osborne, Benjamin Westmaas, third row, Adah Grace Johnson, George Waters, Brodie McDuffie, Riley Gaines, advisor Marvin McDuffie, back row, advisor Rob Elliot, Will Mancini, William Humphrey, and Torin McCurley.

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Middle and high school students bring home State Championship trophies, medals

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Georgia Technology Student Association (TSA) held its State Leadership Conference March 13-16 at the Classic Center in Athens and teams from Hart County proved successful earning multiple state championships and medals.
Hartwell’s Taylor Freeman became the first student to complete an American Sign Language course at Clemson University. Photo by Clemson News

Hartwell’s Taylor Freeman became the first student to complete an American Sign Language course at Clemson University. Photo by Clemson News

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Hartwell’s Freeman completes sign language course at Clemson

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Hartwell native Taylor Freeman made history last fall as she became the first ClemsonLIFE student to complete an American Sign Language [ASL] course at Clemson University.