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Senior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles the ball up the court against Oconee on Feb. 14.

Senior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles the ball up the court against Oconee on Feb. 14.

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Phillips commits to High Point University

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Lady Dogs senior guard Dakota Phillips verbally commits to High Point University to continue her athletic and academic career. There is a saying that goes, “The third times a charm.
Pictured from left is Luke Schnell, Isaac Temple, and Kale Temple during the Bassmaster Junior National Championship awards ceremony where they were crowned National Champions in July of 2023.

Pictured from left is Luke Schnell, Isaac Temple, and Kale Temple during the Bassmaster Junior National Championship awards ceremony where they were crowned National Champions in July of 2023.

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The National Champions will fish on the national stage

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Local National Champions will look to compete at the highest level this spring. Kale Temple and Luke Schnell reeled in the Bassmaster Junior National Championship on Lake Hartwell back in July of last year. Last week, they received a letter in the mail with some exciting news.
Senior pitcher Avery Strickland picked up the win on the mound as he allowed two runs on six hits and struck out 11 batters in the 10-4 win against rival Elbert County on Feb. 19.

Senior pitcher Avery Strickland picked up the win on the mound as he allowed two runs on six hits and struck out 11 batters in the 10-4 win against rival Elbert County on Feb. 19.

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Diamond Dogs start season with a flawless record

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Diamond Dogs are off to one of the best starts in school history, as they are undefeated to start the year. Hart hosted Madison County for a double header on Feb. 16 from Saye Field.
Pictured is senior forward Axsel Fajardo as he as tallied eight goals in a two games.

Pictured is senior forward Axsel Fajardo as he as tallied eight goals in a two games.

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Dogs flip script to win back-to-back games

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
After starting the season with back-to-back losses, the Dogs have flipped the script with back-to-back wins. Hart hosted the Hurricanes of Jasper County in Herndon Stadium on Feb.
Pictured is freshman midfielder Aidyn Craft as she has scored three goals combined in two games.

Pictured is freshman midfielder Aidyn Craft as she has scored three goals combined in two games.

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Lady Dogs start 4-0 for the first time in school history

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Lady Dogs remain undefeated with wins over Jasper County and Washington Wilkes, as they are off to their best start in program history. Hart hosted the Lady Hurricanes of Jasper County on Feb. 16 inside Herndon Stadium.
Junior guard TK Smith knocks down seven threes in the 64-44 win over Frederick Douglass High School on Feb. 20.

Junior guard TK Smith knocks down seven threes in the 64-44 win over Frederick Douglass High School on Feb. 20.

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Lady Dogs advance to sweet sixteen with win over Douglas

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
After finishing as the No. 3 seed in the region tournament, the Lady Dogs defeated Frederick Douglass High School in the first round of the state playoffs to advance to the sweet sixteen. The Lady Dogs traveled to Toccoa on Feb. 14 to take on the Lady Warriors of Oconee County.
The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

The Hart County High School boys basketball team pulled off the upset over No. 2 ranked Hebron Christian to capture the 2023-2024 Region 8-AAA Championship on Feb. 16, 59-53.

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DOGS CROWNED REGION CHAMPIONS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
With wins over Monroe Area and Hebron Christian in the region tournament, the Dogs captured their first region title under second year head coach Matt Gibbs. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Purple Hurricanes of Monroe Area in the first round of the region tournament on Feb. 14.
Karen Leverett

Karen Leverett

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Trailblazers reflect on changing times in Hartwell

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
This week’s edition of Hart County’s African American trailblazers spotlights a pair of professionals who’ve shaped the course of a changing Hartwell.   Karen Leverett   South State Bank associate Karen Leverett has worked in the banking industry for 38 years.
Photo by Chris Chow

Photo by Chris Chow

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Wrestlemania at The Hartwell Sun

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
As a sports junkie, I will freely admit there are some weekdays where it’s hard to get your work done. March Madness, the opening rounds of The Masters, and the Olympics are all events that I’ll need a television and a computer on hand to keep up with the coverage despite having a full time job.