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Royston man charged with child sex crimes
Drew Dotson
A Royston man was arrested and charged with several counts of child molestation and incest on Oct. 21.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Irene Mai finds out she’s Hart County High’s Homecoming queen.
A HAPPY HOMECOMING: Dogs bounce back with thrilling win; queens receive crowns
Drew Dotson
Hart County High School's homecoming at Herndon Stadium on Friday, Oct. 22 was one to remember, as the Hart County football team played itself back into contention for a regional title with a 9-7 win over Stephens County and the school’s Homecoming courts were announced.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Hart and East Jackson helmets.
Hart hosts E. Jackson for senior night
Drew Dotson
Hart County will host the East Jackson Eagles on Friday, Oct. 29 for the final home game of the regular season.
The 3-5 Eagles will play the 6-1 Bulldogs on the gridiron in Herndon Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
After finishing 1-8 last season, many project East Jackson to be last in the region.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun - Senior Aliza Hart sets the ball in her last home game on Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Volleydogs fall in state quarterfinals
Drew Dotson
The Hart County Volleyball team lost in the quarterfinals of the state championship on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
On Saturday, Oct. 23, Hart County travelled to Jackson to face the Jackson Red Devils. Jackson was the top seed from Area 2. The Volleydogs defeated the Devils 3-0.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Malachi Thomas runs away from the Syracuse defender on Oct. 23.
Former Bulldog breaks out
Drew Dotson
Former Hart County Bulldog Malachi Thomas had a breakout game in Virginia Tech’s 36-41 loss to Syracuse on Oct. 23.
The freshman Hokie running back ran for 151 yards on 21 attempts and scored three touchdowns.
Prior to this game, Thomas had only 11 carries for a total of 49 yards.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Drew Dotson/ The Hartwell Sun-Jay Merritt (41) recovers the fumble on Stephens’ first drive of the game and Josh Jones (27) and Keith Curry (11) follow behind in V-formation.
Hart victorious over Stephens in defensive battle
Drew Dotson
The Hart County Bulldogs survived a defensive war against the Stephens County Indians last Friday night.
The Bulldogs won 9-7 in their lowest scoring game of the season.
The Indians started the game with the ball and made it to about the 50-yard line before fumbling the ball on a sack.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The Hartwell Sun
HCMS XC teams place at Region and State
Drew Dotson
The HCMS Boys Cross Country team finished first at its region meet for the ninth year in a row. The top three to cross the finish line were all Hart County runners with a total of six Hart County boys finishing in the top 20. Luke Samples captured the first place spot with a time of 12:32.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Hart and Stephens County square off.
Indians coming to town
Drew Dotson
Herndon Stadium will host the Region-8 bout between the Hart County Bulldogs and the Stephens County Indians this Friday.
The homecoming game will be Hart’s first game since losing 35-13 at home on Oct. 8 to Oconee County.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Diego Martinez slobbers like a bulldog as he approaches the finish line.
Runner eyeing state Gold
Drew Dotson
For cross-country runner, Diego Martinez, running isn’t just a way to stay in shape.
“It keeps me out of a lot of bad stuff that I could be doing,” Martinez said. “Running has really done a lot to keep me from making friends with bad people and just staying out of a bad path really.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Taikibrea “Red” Campbell swings for a pitch in the last home regular-season game.
Lady Diamond Dogs defeated first round
Drew Dotson
The Hart County High School softball team ended its season at the first round of the state playoffs.
The Lady Diamond Dogs lost in two games of a three game series against Sonoraville.
Hart travelled to Calhoun on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
The Lady Dogs lost their fist game 0-3.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021