Elbert County earns a spot in the Elite 8 phase of the Class A Division 1 State Tournament
Senior Jayven Hickman leads the team onto the field at the beginning of the playoff game against Heard County High School in Franklin Friday, Nov. 22. The Blue Devils bested the Braves 26-24, qualifying them as one of the "Elite Eight" in the Class A Division 1 State Tournament. The Devils will face the Toombs County Bulldogs Friday in Lyons. Check the ECCHS Athletics website to comfirm the start time. (File photo by Wells)
Senior José Rodriguez celebrates the Blue Devils' win against Heard County High School Friday in Franklin. Rodriguez plays defensive back for the Blue Devils. (Photo by Wells)
After beating the Heard County High School Braves in a thrilling contest Friday night, the Elbert County Blue Devils will head to Lyons to take on the Toombs County Bulldogs Friday, Nov. 29.
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