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A.J. Brown blows by a defender on his way out of the back court during a game against Rabun County. (Photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown blows by a defender on his way out of the back court during a game against Rabun County. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils beat Oglethorpe for ninth win of season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team earned an important third region win on the year by dominating Oglethorpe by a score of 67-54 Jan. 31.
Tiyah Turman beats a Rabun County defender and drives to the basket during Elbert’s 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

Tiyah Turman beats a Rabun County defender and drives to the basket during Elbert’s 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils sweep Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Elbert County’s No. 2-ranked Lady Devils finished off their regular-season series with Rabun County 2-0 after a 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27.  The Lady Devils faced Rabun for the first time Dec. 17 and dominated the Lady Cats, winning by a score of 57-34.
Senior M.J. Cook maneuvers around his opponent while fighting for leverage during the Inferno Invitational hosted by the Mat Devils in the Inferno Jan. 25. (Photo by Wells)

Senior M.J. Cook maneuvers around his opponent while fighting for leverage during the Inferno Invitational hosted by the Mat Devils in the Inferno Jan. 25. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils hosting Area Traditionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Elbert County’s Mat Devils are gearing up for the Area 8A Traditional Tournament after finishing second in the Inferno Invitational Jan. 25.  The Area 8A Traditonals are scheduled for Feb.
Dealyn Gray drives in from the wing and elevates to put the ball past a Rabun defender. (Photo by Wells)

Dealyn Gray drives in from the wing and elevates to put the ball past a Rabun defender. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils beat Stephens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils picked up their eighth win of the season on the road against Stephens County Jan. 25 before falling at home to No. 5 Rabun County Jan. 27.
Senior tight end Brady Dickerson was named first-team all-state by both the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Recruit Georgia after a season where he led the Devils in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. (File photo by Wells)

Senior tight end Brady Dickerson was named first-team all-state by both the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Recruit Georgia after a season where he led the Devils in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. (File photo by Wells)

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Dickerson named all-state for second year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Senior Brady Dickerson of the Elbert County Blue Devils football team was named first-team all-state for the tight-end position for the second consecutive season.
Zoe Evans (left) passes behind her back to Aaliyah Allen (right) during Elbert’s win over Warren County Jan. 18. (Photo by Wells)

Zoe Evans (left) passes behind her back to Aaliyah Allen (right) during Elbert’s win over Warren County Jan. 18. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils fighting for region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
After starting off the 2025 season with a 16-0 record, the No. 2-ranked Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team is hoping to close out the regular season on a strong note in their quest for another region title.  The Lady Devils are 17-1 on the year and are ranked No.
Jordan Morrison leaps as he lays the ball in with one hand in between a pair of Screaming Devil defenders during Elbert’s loss to Warren County Jan. 18. (Photo by Wells)

Jordan Morrison leaps as he lays the ball in with one hand in between a pair of Screaming Devil defenders during Elbert’s loss to Warren County Jan. 18. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fighting for seeding in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team is fighting for a higher seed in the Region 8A Division 1 Tournament as they play their final four region games of the season.  The Devils are 2-5 in region play, with a 55-54 win over Athens Academy Dec. 20 and a 73-57 win over Oglethorpe County Jan.
Sawyer West traps his opponent’s arm during the Area 8A Championship Duals hosted in the Inferno Jan. 9. (File photo by Wells)

Sawyer West traps his opponent’s arm during the Area 8A Championship Duals hosted in the Inferno Jan. 9. (File photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils finish dual season at state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Elbert County’s Mat Devils wrestling team is setting its sights on traditional season after Elbert’s dual season ended with a trip to the GHSA State Championship Duals Jan. 17 and 18.  Elbert’s short traditional season is scheduled to start off with a bang as they host the Inferno Invitational Jan.
The 2024-2025 varsity basketball cheerleaders include Riyahanna Ardister, Kendall Baston, Brylie Burdette, Jennifer Flores, Kelsie Hayes, Leah Higginbotham, Jaslyn Huff, Lila Layne, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Bailee Starrett, Ja’Nydra Watts and Ijianah Whiten. The squad is coached by Head Coach Lexi Biggs and Assistant Coach Dayna Fortson. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2024-2025 varsity basketball cheerleaders include Riyahanna Ardister, Kendall Baston, Brylie Burdette, Jennifer Flores, Kelsie Hayes, Leah Higginbotham, Jaslyn Huff, Lila Layne, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Bailee Starrett, Ja’Nydra Watts and Ijianah Whiten. The squad is coached by Head Coach Lexi Biggs and Assistant Coach Dayna Fortson. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

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Cheer squad mixes new with old to fire up fans

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
As the Lady Devils and Blue Devils basketball teams fight through their seasons, the Elbert County basketball cheer squad lines the sidelines of the hardwood and encourages fans to join in and give the teams the extra edge needed to win ball games.
Kingston McIntosh pushes his opponents’ shoulders to the mat as he works on a pin during Elbert’s 81-0 thrashing of Fannin County in the first round of the Area 8A Championship Duals. (Photo by Wells)

Kingston McIntosh pushes his opponents’ shoulders to the mat as he works on a pin during Elbert’s 81-0 thrashing of Fannin County in the first round of the Area 8A Championship Duals. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils headed to state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Elbert County’s Mat Devils are state-bound after finishing second overall at the Area 8A Dual Championships hosted by the Devils in the Inferno Jan. 9. The area duals tournament was rescheduled from Jan. 11 to Jan.