Elbert County senior Jose Rodriguez stole 10 bases, recorded two hits and scored six runs across two games against Chattooga in the first round of the state tournament. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
The Elbert County dugout celebrates. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Jose Rodriguez celebrates after stealing a base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Brody Baker struck out nine batters while only allowing one hit in his first career playoff start. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Jackson Black claps after hitting a triple. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Alex Higginbotham signals "safe" as Jackson Black slides into home. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
The Elbert County dugout gives out high-fives after a run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Rylan Brown throws the ball. He went 3-for-5 with a 3-run home run in Elbert’s 12-6 win over Chattooga in Game 2. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Alex Higginnbotham slides into home and is ruled safe. He drew a team-high five walks across Elbert’s two wins over Chattooga. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
The Elbert County baseball team is on to the sweet sixteen of the GHSA Class A Division I state tournament after sweeping a playoff doubleheader against Chattooga in the first round Friday afternoon. …