The Diamond Devils opened the season with a 9-0 win over Washington-Wilkes Feb. 10 at Devils Field despite inclement weather.

Eight Blue Devils qualified for the Georgia High School Association’s (GHSA) 2020  Traditional State Championships Feb. 12-15 at the Macon Coliseum.

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.