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Trio of turnovers doom the Devils

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Elbert County entered the Region 8-AA matchup at Union County bent on avenging last season’s 29-28 lost, however, three straight fourth-quarter scores on turnovers doomed Elbert County’s chances of

Elbert falls to Monticello

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The Lady Diamond Devils wrapped up their season last week with a 8-0, 5-4 doubleheader loss to Monticello during the first round of the Region 8-AA tournament Sept.

Backkup quarterbacks shine in win

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Before Elbert County crowned seniors Emerson Brown and Qwen Moss queen and king, the Blue Devils had homecoming guest Social Circle spinning from a 28-0 halftime deficit. 

Raiders storm Panther meet

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The Elbert County JROTC Raider teams dominated all comers during the 30-team Jackson County High School meet Sept. 21 in Jefferson.

Patriots to host rebounding Blue Devils

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Smarting from last week’s 4-point loss to North Oconee (28-24), the Blue Devils will cross the Broad River and take on their western neighbors, the Oglethorpe County Patriots, in the Region 8-AA op