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Branson Bonds had a hand in two of Elbert County’s three runs in their loss to Hart County Feb. 28. (File photo by Wells)

Branson Bonds had a hand in two of Elbert County’s three runs in their loss to Hart County Feb. 28. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Hart in extra innings

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils fell in an extra-innings heartbreaker against Hart County Feb. 28 to drop to 4-4 overall on the season.  The game started with Hart jumping out to an early lead over the Devils after getting  a run on a single in the top of the first inning to take a 1-0 lead.
Lady Devils (L-R) Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson, Sophie Lavender and Kamille Webb competed in Jekyll Island March 1 in the annual Red Ryder Cup. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Lady Devils (L-R) Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson, Sophie Lavender and Kamille Webb competed in Jekyll Island March 1 in the annual Red Ryder Cup. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Lady Devils earn Top 20 finish at Red Ryder Cup

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils golf team had a Top 20 finish in a highly competitive field at the annual Red Ryder Cup held at the Jekyll Island Golf Club Complex March 1.
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GHSA searching for ‘competitive balance’

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The Georgia High School Association’s Reclassification Committee met Feb 25 to discuss a new ‘competitive balance model’ in an effort to find more balance across all classifications. The competitive balance model, which was first proposed during the Nov.
Elbert County's 12U all-stars include Kolby Allen, Brantley Almond, Chasten Belcher, Quanathan Billings, Anthony Heard Jr., Patrick Huff, Avery Langston, Damoni Thomas, De'Kobe Williams and Kadeem Williams. The team is coached by Head Coach Rod Rucker and Assistant Coach Jamal Willis. (Photo submitted by Stephanie Almond)

Elbert County's 12U all-stars include Kolby Allen, Brantley Almond, Chasten Belcher, Quanathan Billings, Anthony Heard Jr., Patrick Huff, Avery Langston, Damoni Thomas, De'Kobe Williams and Kadeem Williams. The team is coached by Head Coach Rod Rucker and Assistant Coach Jamal Willis. (Photo submitted by Stephanie Almond)

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Elbert 12U Boys win District 7 Class C title

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Elbert County's 12U boys basketball all-stars dominated the competition, averaging a margin of victory of 55 points, on their way to winning the District 7 Class C Championship March 1.  The Devils began their tournament run with a  dominant 66-11 win over Rabun County in the first round Feb. 27.
Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after beating Franklin County on the road Feb. 24. The Lady Devils and Blue Devils soccer teams are scheduled to play Rabun County in a rescheduled game tomorrow with the Lady Devils kicking off at 5:30 and the Devils starting at 7:30. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Lady Devils Soccer)

Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after beating Franklin County on the road Feb. 24. The Lady Devils and Blue Devils soccer teams are scheduled to play Rabun County in a rescheduled game tomorrow with the Lady Devils kicking off at 5:30 and the Devils starting at 7:30. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Lady Devils Soccer)

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Devils and Lady Devils face Rabun Thursday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Elbert County's Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams are scheduled to continue region play tomorrow as they face off with Rabun County in the Granite Bowl in a game that was rescheduled from Friday due to the threat of incoming rain.
Jackson Black lets a pitch fly during Elbert’s 13-6 win over Washington-Wilkes Feb. 24. (Photo by Wells)

Jackson Black lets a pitch fly during Elbert’s 13-6 win over Washington-Wilkes Feb. 24. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils win over Bulldogs, Tigers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils improved to 4-3 overall on the season after snapping a three-game losing streak with a pair of wins over local teams.  The Devils started with a game on the road against rival Hart County Feb. 21 and came away with a comfortable 4-1 win.
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams.

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams.

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Devils and Lady Devils host Blue Devil Shootouts

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Elbert County's golf teams hosted the annual Blue Devil Shootouts and came away with a pair of Top 10 finishes in a competitive field Feb. 22.  The Lady Devils golf team led the way for Elbert as the team of Lucy Johnson and Camdyn Moon finished in seventh place overall.
Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 3-2 shootout win over Franklin County Feb. 24, improving their record to 2-1 on the season. (File photos by Wells)

Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 3-2 shootout win over Franklin County Feb. 24, improving their record to 2-1 on the season. (File photos by Wells)

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Lady Devils earn overtime road win in Franklin County

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils picked up a close win over Franklin County on the road Feb. 24 in a penalty shootout to improve to 2-1 overall on the season.
Hudson Fleming and Brycin Hughes placed in the Top 6 in the state in their respective weight classes at the GHSA Traditional State Championship Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. (File photos by Wells)

Hudson Fleming and Brycin Hughes placed in the Top 6 in the state in their respective weight classes at the GHSA Traditional State Championship Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. (File photos by Wells)

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Mat Devils finish year with five state placers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Elbert County Mat Devils had five placers at the GHSA Traditional State Championship in Macon Feb. 13 and 14, bringing an end to wrestling season.
The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after dominating Jefferson County by a score of 9-0 in the Inferno Feb. 11. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after dominating Jefferson County by a score of 9-0 in the Inferno Feb. 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils start season with win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Soccer season has arrived in Elbert County and the Blue Devils and Lady Devils are already off to a winning start as Elbert hosted Jefferson County in the season opener in the Granite Bowl Feb. 11.