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The Devils and Lady Devils golf teams pose with a pair of trophies won at the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf teams using technology to move program forward

Mark Wells

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams are scheduled to host the annual Granite City Classic April 14 as they continue to improve over the course of the 2025 season.

Jasean Jenkins serves the ball during a match against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

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Tennis looking to Region

Mark Wells

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams are preparing for the upcoming Region 8A Divison 1 tournament as they finish up their regular season schedule with a match against Franklin County April 9.

(Photo by Wells)

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Track finishes first in Franklin

Mark Wells

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils track teams swept the Franklin County Senior Night meet after both teams finished first overall at the meet.

Andres Paita dribbles by a Commerce defender. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils sweep Banks

Mark Wells

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams have two games left in the regular season after both teams beat Banks County in commanding fashion March 28.

Miller Drake gets the barrel of her bat on a ball during a win over Johnson in the regular season. (Photo by Wells)

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Slow Pitch team looks to playoffs

Mark Wells

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

After finishing off the regular season with a doubleheader on the road in Jefferson, the Lady Devils slow pitch softball team has its sights set on the postseason. The Lady Devils finished the regular season with an 8-4 overall record, which has them ranked No.

Gracie Kidd reaches for a forehand shot during Elbert’s home match against Rabun County March 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils beat Lincoln

Mark Wells

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Elbert County Lady Devils tennis team picked up a big win over Lincoln County on senior night March 20. The Lady Devils won the match 3-2 in what was a close battle between evenly matched teams. Picking up a win for the Lady Devils were Emily Poon in No. 1 singles, Gracie Kidd in No.

Mecole Hardman Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers March 20. (Photo by Emma Pravecek - Green Bay Packers)

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Hardman signs deal with Packers

Mark Wells

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Former Blue Devil football star and Kansas City Chief Mecole Hardman is headed to one of the most historic franchises in all of sports after he signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers March 20.

Victoria Medellin scored four of Elbert’s five goals in their road win over Oglethorpe March 21. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils, Devils beat Oglethorpe

Mark Wells

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams swept Oglethorpe County on the road March 21, as they both won by identical 5-2 scores.

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Diamond Devils drop three in region

Mark Wells

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

After riding a six-game winning streak entering a road series with Providence Christian Academy, the Devils are now trying to snap a losing streak as they are scheduled to see Oglethorpe County in another region series this week.

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ECCHS to start girls flag football team

Mark Wells

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Elbert County Comprehensive High School's (ECCHS) newest athletics team has been announced as flag football is coming to Elbert County this fall. ECCHS announced via the ECCHS Athletics Facebook page that the school was selected by the Arthur M.