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A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against Oglethorpe County after finishing with a career-high 33 points. (File photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against Oglethorpe County after finishing with a career-high 33 points. (File photo by Wells)

Devils to see Banks Friday

Elbert County’s Blue Devils Basketball team is looking to keep its good run of results going this week as they are scheduled to see Commerce Jan. 14, Banks County Jan. 17 and Warren County Jan. 18.
The Lady Devils basketball team is scheduled to see Commerce, Banks County and Warren County this week as they maintain their perfect record. (File photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils basketball team is scheduled to see Commerce, Banks County and Warren County this week as they maintain their perfect record. (File photo by Wells)

Lady Devils to see Banks Friday

The Elbert County Lady Devils are set for a week of travel as they were scheduled to face Commerce on the road Jan. 14 before heading to Banks County Jan. 17 and Warren County Jan. 18.
The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team is scheduled to compete for a spot in the State Championship Duals during the Area 8A Dual Championships in the Inferno Jan. 11. (File photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team is scheduled to compete for a spot in the State Championship Duals during the Area 8A Dual Championships in the Inferno Jan. 11. (File photo by Wells)

Devils to host Area Duals Saturday

The Elbert County Blue Devils are looking for a chance to qualify for state as they are scheduled to host the Area 8A Dual Championships in the Inferno Jan. 11.
Kaylen Rucker puts up a three pointer while Head Coach Josh Jones looks on. (Photo by Wells)

Kaylen Rucker puts up a three pointer while Head Coach Josh Jones looks on. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devils win McDonald’s Shootout

Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team  is up to No. 2 in the state after extending their winning streak to 14 games by winning the McDonald’s Shootout hosted by Hart County Dec. 27 and 28.
A.J. Brown soars through the air to punctuate a fast-break chance with a slam dunk during Elbert’s loss to Hart County Dec. 28. (Photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown soars through the air to punctuate a fast-break chance with a slam dunk during Elbert’s loss to Hart County Dec. 28. (Photo by Wells)

Devils beat Wade Hampton, fall to Hart in shootout

The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team picked up their sixth win of the season over Wade Hampton Dec. 27, but fell to hosts Hart County in the championship game of McDonald’s Shootout Dec. 28.
Brycin Hughes tries to get his opponents shoulders flat on the ground as he looks for a pin during the Granite City Duals hosted by Elbert County in the Inferno Dec. 21. Hughes later finished off the pin and finished 3-2 overall on the day. (Photo by Wells)

Brycin Hughes tries to get his opponents shoulders flat on the ground as he looks for a pin during the Granite City Duals hosted by Elbert County in the Inferno Dec. 21. Hughes later finished off the pin and finished 3-2 overall on the day. (Photo by Wells)

Mat Devils host Granite City Duals

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Mat Devils grabbed wins over area opponent Rabun County, AA’s Morgan County and Crescent of Iva, South Carolina in the Granite City Duals Dec. 21 and had three different wrestlers go undefeated on the day.
A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against both Hart County and Athens Academy last week. (Photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against both Hart County and Athens Academy last week. (Photo by Wells)

Devils get first region win, beat Hart County on the road

Elbert County’s Blue Devils basketball team picked up back-to-back wins over the weekend, getting their first region win of the season over Athens Academy Dec. 20 and getting payback against Hart County on the road Dec. 21.
Lady Devil softball player Emily Booth signed her letter of intent to join former Elbert County softball Head Coach Drew Greer and play college softball at Piedmont University Dec. 16. Pictured with Booth during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Bethany Booth, Emily Booth, Greg Booth and (back row, L-R) Faith Burgamy, Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen.

Lady Devil softball player Emily Booth signed her letter of intent to join former Elbert County softball Head Coach Drew Greer and play college softball at Piedmont University Dec. 16. Pictured with Booth during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Bethany Booth, Emily Booth, Greg Booth and (back row, L-R) Faith Burgamy, Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen.

Booth signs with Piedmont

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Lady Devils earn 12th consecutive win

Elbert County’s Lady Devils are 12-0 on the season after finishing off a season-sweep of Hart County Dec. 21 and picking up their fourth region win of the season over 10th-ranked Athens Academy Dec. 20.
Zy Belcher looks for an open teammate at the top of the key during the Elbert’s 54-23 win over Hart Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Zy Belcher looks for an open teammate at the top of the key during the Elbert’s 54-23 win over Hart Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Win No. 9 keeps streak burning

The Lady Devils are off to their best start to a season in over a decade after beating Hart County by a score of 54-23 in the Inferno Dec. 14.  The win over the Lady Dogs moved Elbert’s record to a perfect 9-0 on the season.