Elbert wraps up basketball
Elbert County’s basketball teams wrapped up their seasons last week during the second round of the Region 8-AA tournament.
The Blue Devils went 9-18 overall and 5-9 in the region.
Elbert County’s basketball teams wrapped up their seasons last week during the second round of the Region 8-AA tournament.
The Blue Devils went 9-18 overall and 5-9 in the region.
There was a moment Friday night.
Twelve Mat Devils qualified for sectionals last Saturday, Feb. 1 by placing in the top four of the 6-AA Area Traditional tournament in Elberton.
Elbert County defeated Monticello twice in three days.
In the midst of a four-game losing, the Blue Devils found a spark to build on.
Elbert started Week 11 with a nine-point home loss (63-54) to Rabun County Jan. 21.
For the first time in school history, the Elbert County Girls Basketball team has beaten Banks County twice in a single season.
The Mat Devils finished as runners-up in the annual Inferno Invitational Jan. 25 in the Inferno.
With two weeks left in region play, the Lady Blue Devils find themselves battling the best in the state.
Elbert (13-7, 5-4 in Region 8-AA) split a pair of conference games in Week 10.
The Blue Devils battle for region relevancy continued in Week 10.
The Elbert County wrestling team battled through injuries and setbacks to finish in third place during the state team dual championships Jan. 16-18 in Macon.