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Wesley Phelps (No. 24) and Sid Smith (No. 18) were both members of McFerrin’s 1995 State Championship team. The Blue Devils posted a 14-1 record and avenged their only loss of the season against Washington-Wilkes by defeating the Tigers 27-0 to win Elbert County’s first football state championship.

Wesley Phelps (No. 24) and Sid Smith (No. 18) were both members of McFerrin’s 1995 State Championship team. The Blue Devils posted a 14-1 record and avenged their only loss of the season against Washington-Wilkes by defeating the Tigers 27-0 to win Elbert County’s first football state championship.

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Former players remember Coach McFerrin

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
By Bo Underwood bunderwood@elberton.com   T. McFerrin, in his modest stature, had the presence of a giant. The legendary high school football coach, who passed away July 1 at the age of 83, coached for 34 years in Georgia and amassed a 317-84-4 record, the ninth most wins in the state’s history.
(L-R) Coach Sandy Thornton, Carson Amabile, Kale Kurtz, Madden Drake, Head Coach Larry Kesler, Nolan Henderson, Landen Adams, Caleb Burton and Brayden Edwards pose with the GHSA Golf State Championship trophy after finishing first in the state at Arrowhead Pointe May 19 and May 20. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

(L-R) Coach Sandy Thornton, Carson Amabile, Kale Kurtz, Madden Drake, Head Coach Larry Kesler, Nolan Henderson, Landen Adams, Caleb Burton and Brayden Edwards pose with the GHSA Golf State Championship trophy after finishing first in the state at Arrowhead Pointe May 19 and May 20. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Boys golf wins state, girls finish second

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
History has again been made in Elbert County as the Blue Devils golf team won this year's GHSA State Championship while the Lady Devils finished as runners-up for the second time in program history during the GHSA Golf State Championships held at Arrowhead Pointe May 19 through May 20.
Elbert County track athlete D.K. Winn won a state championship for triple jump during the GHSA State Track Meet in Rome May 9. Winn jumped a distance of 46 feet, 11.5 inches, beating the second place athlete by a total of 10 inches. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Athletics)

Elbert County track athlete D.K. Winn won a state championship for triple jump during the GHSA State Track Meet in Rome May 9. Winn jumped a distance of 46 feet, 11.5 inches, beating the second place athlete by a total of 10 inches. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Athletics)

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Winn wins State Championship

Mark Wells
Friday, May 16, 2025
Elbert County's Blue Devils track team brought home a new champion last week as D.K. Winn won the state championship in triple jump.
Adams

Adams

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Diamond Devils earn all-region honors

News Staff
Friday, May 16, 2025
Elbert County Diamond Devils pitcher Haven Adams was named the Region 8A Division 1 Pitcher of the Year while eight Devils were named to the all-region team.  Adams was also named first-team all-region alongside third baseman Sam Amabile and outfielder Branson Bonds.
Medellin

Medellin

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Soccer teams shine in region honor awards

Mark Wells
Friday, May 16, 2025
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) soccer program has once again demonstrated its excellence, with multiple players earning recognition in the recent region honors awards for their outstanding performances this season.
The Elbert County Lady Devils fell to No. 1 seed Bremen in the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs May 1. (Photo courtesy of Kennedy Ray)

The Elbert County Lady Devils fell to No. 1 seed Bremen in the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs May 1. (Photo courtesy of Kennedy Ray)

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Lady Devils finish off ‘memorable’ season

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
By Kennedy Ray Star ECCHS Correspondent   The Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) Lady Devils closed out their soccer season with a 9-0 loss to the Bremen Blue Devils in the second round of the state playoffs, concluding a season that featured both growth and memorable achievements.
(Photo courtesy of Isaiah Holder - KZ Flicks)

(Photo courtesy of Isaiah Holder - KZ Flicks)

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Devils and Lady Devils qualify for state meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
A host of Devils and Lady Devils qualified for the upcoming GHSA State Championship Meet after strong finishes in the Sectional Meet May 5.  For the Lady Devils, Trinity Allen, Aaliyah Allen and Ameriyanna Hill qualified for the 100-meter after finishing in the Top 8 at the sectional meet.
The Elbert County Lady Devils are moving on to the second round of the GHSA State playoffs after beating Bleckley County 4-1 at home April 24. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Lady Devils Soccer)

The Elbert County Lady Devils are moving on to the second round of the GHSA State playoffs after beating Bleckley County 4-1 at home April 24. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Lady Devils Soccer)

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Lady Devils advance, Devils fall

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team punched their ticket to the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs after beating No. 17-seed Bleckley County by a score of 4-1 in the first round.  Elbert went into the game as the No.
Jacari Barnett and the Elbert County Blue Devils track team finished second overall in the Region 8A Divison 1 Championship meet April 21 through 23. The Lady Devils also came away with a seocnd-place region finish.

Jacari Barnett and the Elbert County Blue Devils track team finished second overall in the Region 8A Divison 1 Championship meet April 21 through 23. The Lady Devils also came away with a seocnd-place region finish.

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Track teams finish second in area meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils track teams both finished in second place overall at the Region 8A Division 1 Championship Meet hosted by Rabun County April 21 through April 23.