Lady Devil sophomore Aaniyah Allen was named Region 8AA’s co-player of the year along with Union County’s Ava Hunter. 

Elbert County Blue Devils Head Coach Don Hurlburt knew in August, before the season even started, that his Blue Devils were good enough to be region champions. 

Before the Lady Devils took the court against the Rabun County Lady Wildcats at Banks County High School Feb. 18, Head Coach Josh Jones told them he loved them and he was proud of them. 

Elbert County Mat Devil senior Jamal Rucker is the newest state champion in the 126-pound division after winning by decision 8-3 during the finals of the GHSA State Tournament in Macon Feb.

The Elbert County Mat Devils finished in fourth place at the GHSA State Tournament in Macon Feb. 10, bringing home a state championship, a state runner-up and seven total placers. 

Head Coach Josh Jones and the Elbert County Lady Devils are one step away from obtaining Jones’ goal for the season - winning the region championship. 

Head Coach Don Hurlburt and the Elbert County Blue Devils will face off against the Banks County Leopards Thursday, Feb.

After Friday’s double overtime thriller in the Inferno that led to an 89-85 victory for the Elbert County Blue Devils, all Head Coach Don Hurlburt could say was how proud he was of his team. 

Head Coach Josh Jones was in shock after the Lady Devils’ victory over the Banks County Lady Leopards Jan. 22 in the Inferno. 

The Elbert County Blue Devils’ 68-63 win over Rabun County Friday night in the Inferno has set the Devils closer to their goal for the season.