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Dogs take an unfamiliar trip to the mountains

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County Bulldogs get set to make their first ever trip to Dahlonega to face Lumpkin County Sept. 15. The Indians are 3-0 to start the year, the reason for that is their run game.
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has begun their meetings in regards to realignment within the state.

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Georgia High School Association begins realignment meetings

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification committee met Sept. 1 to announce their initial changes about the rules for reclassification. Reclassification can always be tricky. But the biggest news that everyone knew was coming, was the elimination of Class AAAAAAA (7A).
Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

Senior Melody Blomberg placed inside the Top 100 in the North Hall Invitational at North Hall High School Sept. 7.

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Cross Country teams place Top 20 at North Hall Invitational

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Hall High School to compete in the 2023 North Hall Invitational, in which the boys placed 12th overall and the girls placed 17th. For the boys, senior Braydon Lane was the top finisher for the Dogs placing 12th.
Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

Junior outfielder Emma Faust goes 6-12 from the plate in the past three games for Hart.

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Lady Dogs struggle to find first region win

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After defeating Rabun County on the road Sept. 6, the Lady Dogs dropped games to Franklin County by one run Sept. 7, and against Stephens Sept. 12. Hart was coming off of a disappointing loss in extra innings against Monroe Area before traveling to Rabun County Sept. 6.
Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

Senior quarterback Kip Phillips (12) awaits the snap in the loss to Daniel Sept. 8, 52-21.

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Dogs second quarter comeback ends after third quarter mistakes

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
After a second quarter rally by the Dogs, the Lions of Daniel capitalized on Hart’s errors in the third quarter to capture their third win of the year, 52-21. The Dogs hosted the Lions in Herndon Stadium for the first time in program history, but the second all-time meeting between the schools.
Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

Senior Abby Hubbard serves the ball into play as the Volley Dogs split on the road Sept. 12. They fell against Oconee County in two sets, 2-0 and beat Franklin County in two sets, 2-0.

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Oconee serves Volley Dogs first region loss while Hart served Franklin their first

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Volley Dogs swept the competition at North Oconee Sept. 7. Then split in their first region game of the season at Oconee County Sept. 12 Hart ended last week with a trip to Bogart to take on North Oconee and Temple.
Junior Nate Harris comes to the finish line as he places 33rd at the Biscuit Cafe Invitational at North Oconee Aug. 30.

Junior Nate Harris comes to the finish line as he places 33rd at the Biscuit Cafe Invitational at North Oconee Aug. 30.

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Cross Country teams take 15th and 21st at North Oconee

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Hart County High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to North Oconee High School Aug. 31 to compete in the 2023 Flying Biscuit Cafe Invitational, where the boys placed 15th and the girls placed 21st.
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Dogs to host Lions in Hartwell

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart’s first win of the season, the Dogs will have to face one of the toughest opponents in the state of South Carolina – the Lions of Daniel. Hart County and Daniel do not have a lot of history between the two schools, as their first meeting was just a year ago over in Central, S.C.
Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett goes 2-3 with a run in the 10-4 loss to Monroe Area in the region opener Sept. 5.

Sophomore infielder Madi Bennett goes 2-3 with a run in the 10-4 loss to Monroe Area in the region opener Sept. 5.

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Softball drops first region game in extras

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart had a 4-0 lead heading into the sixth inning, Monroe Area scored four in the sixth and seventh inning to force extras. Then piled on six more runs en route to beat the Lady Dogs, 10-4. The Lady Dogs got off to a hot start in the first inning.
Senior Lillie Kate Rogers (6) goes for the kill in the two set win over Stephens County.

Senior Lillie Kate Rogers (6) goes for the kill in the two set win over Stephens County.

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Volley Dogs increase their win streak to 9

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
After Hart’s two set wins over Stephens County and Pendleton Sept. 5, the Volley Dogs increased their win streak to nine games. In Hart’s first match, they took on region opponent Stephens County in a non-region matchup.