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Elbert County catcher Ky Dubose slides into home plate in Elbert County’s 8-4 win over Commerce on Sept. 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert softball still rolling ahead of Banks showdown

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Elbert County softball continues to take care of business, extending their winning streak to seven games to improve to 19-3 on the season. The Lady Devils only have one loss in the month of September and are 9-0 in region play.

Cornerback Runt Mattox makes a tackle in Elbert County’s 27-0 win over Oglethorpe County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football shuts out Oglethorpe for first win

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Elbert County football started its region schedule with an emphatic 27-0 shutout of Oglethorpe County for the Blue Devils’ first win of 2025. “I think the story goes to the defense,” head coach Andy Dyer said. “Any time you throw a goose egg up, that’s a big deal.

A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils’ late push falls short against Lincoln County

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Friday night saw another hard-fought slugfest in the Granite Bowl, with Lincoln County outlasting Elbert County 24-17. The Blue Devils’ defense battled hard all night and consistently stifled a Red Devil offense that had averaged 46.5 points per game in its last two contests.

Bryleigh Dickerson hits her second of two home runs during Elbert County’s 15-0 win over Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Offensive outbursts continue for Lady Devils softball team

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Elbert County softball had another prolific week on the diamond, rebounding from a loss to Prince Avenue last Monday to rip off five straight wins and a combined 58 runs in that stretch. “We’ve been swinging it well all year, so I mean that’s just our girls,” head coach Bryce Bowen said.

Cadence Noggle (13) rises up for a block in Elbert’s match against Banks County on Sept. 11. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball ramps up region play

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The final stretch of the regular season is on the horizon for Elbert County volleyball, who are currently 15-10 and sixth in 1A Area 8 with a 3-3 record in area play. The Lady Devils went 1-3 in their four matches last week and 1-1 this Tuesday.

Dakota Toole led Elbert’s runners at the Southern Traditions XC Jamboree on Thursday, Sept. 11. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country has season-best showing

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Elbert County cross country turned in its strongest performance of the year at the Southern Traditions XC Jamboree, hosted by Tallulah Falls School at The Farm Course on Thursday. Junior runner Dakota Toole was Elbert’s top finisher, coming in at ninth overall with a time of 19 minutes and 36.

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) competed in the Athens Academy home meet hosted by the Spartans in Athens Sept. 6. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County cross country runs at Athens Academy meet

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Saturday in Athens means more than just college football. The Elbert County cross country team returned to the Classic City for another Saturday morning meet, running in the Athens Academy home meet on the morning of Sept. 6.

Trania Skelton (2) and Alexia Vargas (far right) celebrate after a point in Elbert’s match against Rabun County on September 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball team sets new season-high win total

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Elbert County volleyball is having its most successful season as a program in 2025. The Lady Devils are up to 13 wins on the year, already the most in a season in team history. With region competition about to ramp up, the team is focused on maintaining its momentum.

Elbert County native and expert archer Aaron Catterton-Murdock has won multiple competitive archery championships at the state and national level. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Catterton)

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Elbert native on the mark as competitive archer

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Archery is a sport defined by concentration, obsessive repetition and immense patience. The margin for error is razor-thin, and the smallest lapse can make a world of difference. It takes great dedication to rise to the top.

Kennedy Ray runs in a host of competitors during the Bulldog Classic hosted by Hart County Aug. 27. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country puts in season-best at Hart County

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The Elbert County cross country team ran in the Bulldog Classic hosted by Hart County Wednesday, Aug. 27 and had its best performance so far of the young season. Junior Dakota Toole turned in another solid outing, finishing 13th overall and first on the team with a time of 20 minutes and 10.