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Quarterback Jayvyn Hickman runs through a mass of arm tackles during Elbert’s 26-24 win over Heard County Nov. 22. With the win the Devils advanced to the Elite Eight of the GHSA State Playoffs for the second year in a row. (Photo by Wells)

Quarterback Jayvyn Hickman runs through a mass of arm tackles during Elbert’s 26-24 win over Heard County Nov. 22. With the win the Devils advanced to the Elite Eight of the GHSA State Playoffs for the second year in a row. (Photo by Wells)

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Elite Eight bound

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Elbert County is headed to the Elite Eight of the GHSA State Playoffs for the second season in a row after a 26-24 win over Heard County in what was a back-and-forth game between two evenly matched sides.
The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team finished first overall at the Granite City Scramble Nov. 23. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team finished first overall at the Granite City Scramble Nov. 23. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Mat Devils finish first again

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Elbert County’s Mat Devils came away with another first-place finish as they won the Granite City Scramble Nov. 23 in the Inferno.  Elbert finished first overall in the event with 182 points, ahead of second-place West Laurens, who finished with 170 points.
Tiyah Turman led the Lady Devils basketball team into the 2024-2025 season. (File photo by Wells)

Tiyah Turman led the Lady Devils basketball team into the 2024-2025 season. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils pick up win in opening game

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils kicked off their new season with a big 59-48 win over Franklin County in the Inferno Nov. 19.  Leading the Lady Devils in points was Zy Belcher, who finished with 19 points and four rebounds.
The Blue Devils basketball team returns Grady Jones to the hardwood as well as some new pieces as they look to build on last year’s successful season. (File photo by Wells)

The Blue Devils basketball team returns Grady Jones to the hardwood as well as some new pieces as they look to build on last year’s successful season. (File photo by Wells)

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Blue Devils looking to build on last year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils basketball team kicked off their season Nov. 19 with a close loss by a score of 73-71 to Franklin County in the Inferno. The Devils were led in scoring by Grady Jones, who finished with 24 points, four rebounds, four steals and an assist.  A.J.
No. 13 Brady Dickerson looks for the referee’s signal after scoring the game-sealing touchdown with just over three minutes left in Elbert’s 28-13 win over Gordon Lee Nov. 15. (Photo by Wells)

No. 13 Brady Dickerson looks for the referee’s signal after scoring the game-sealing touchdown with just over three minutes left in Elbert’s 28-13 win over Gordon Lee Nov. 15. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils top Gordon Lee in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Elbert County is on to the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs after the Blue Devils football team defeated Gordon Lee by a score of 28-13 behind a second-half shutout in Chickamauga Nov. 15.
The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team finished first overall at the Oconee County Duals Nov. 16 after finishing with a perferct 5-0 record. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

The Elbert County Blue Devils wrestling team finished first overall at the Oconee County Duals Nov. 16 after finishing with a perferct 5-0 record. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Mat Devils go undefeated in Oconee County Duals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Elbert County’s Mat Devils finished first overall at the Oconee County Duals Nov. 16 after finishing 5-0 on the day with wins over teams from higher classifications.  Elbert started the day with a match against Franklin and took a 48-31 win over the Lions.
2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Football Championship Bracket

2024-2025 GHSA Class A Division I State Football Championship Bracket

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Devils to see Heard in second round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils football team is scheduled to make another long trip Friday as they are headed to Heard County for the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs Nov. 15.  Heard is the No. 3 seed in the bracket and made it to the second round after a 45-14 win over No. 30 McNair Nov. 15.
Dakota Toole led the Blue Devils after finishing 14th in the state at the GHSA State Championship meet in Carrollton Nov. 8. Toole’s 14th-place finish helped the Blue Devils finish as the No. 6 team in the state. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

Dakota Toole led the Blue Devils after finishing 14th in the state at the GHSA State Championship meet in Carrollton Nov. 8. Toole’s 14th-place finish helped the Blue Devils finish as the No. 6 team in the state. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

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Cross Country finishes No. 6 in the state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Elbert County’s cross country Blue Devils wrapped up their 2024 campaign by finishing No. 6 in the state and was the highest-placing team from Region 8A Division 1 at the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship meet hosted by Carrollton High School Nov. 8.
Hudson Fleming, Lane Fleming, Alvin Medellin, Cruz Floyd and M.J. Cook placed at the Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Nov. 9. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

Hudson Fleming, Lane Fleming, Alvin Medellin, Cruz Floyd and M.J. Cook placed at the Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Nov. 9. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

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Varsity Mat Devils put seven on the podium in Jackson County

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Mat Devils kicked off their 2024 season with seven placers at the Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Nov. 9.  Leading the way for the Devils was Lane Fleming, who finished in first place at  106 pounds after going undefeated on the day.
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is scheduled to face Gordon Lee in the first round of the playoffs Nov. 15. (File photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is scheduled to face Gordon Lee in the first round of the playoffs Nov. 15. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils to make long haul to face Gordon Lee Friday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils football team is headed to Northwest Georgia as the Devils are scheduled to travel over 200 miles to face off with Gordon Lee High School of Chickamauga in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs Nov. 15.