The Elbert County Blue Devil Band earned four first-place finishes and a superior rating in every category during the Lake Hartwell Marching Band Competition Oct. 19. Pictured with their collection of trophies are (front) Landon Bowman, (second row, L-R) Jocelyn Castillo, Naomi Bernal, Sydney Prince, Emily Poon, Micah Stribling, Devisha Desai and (back row, L-R) Emma Haynie, Nadia Hughes, Zuri Reid and Liam Wilder. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Band)

Brady Dickerson makes a contested catch in double coverage during Elbert’s homecoming win over Banks County Oct. 11. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils volleyball team poses after getting their first win over Rabun County in program history Oct. 8. The win came in the first round of the Area 8A tournament and was also Elbert’s first win in the area tournament. (Photo courtesy of Anya Human)

(File photo by Wells)

Ty’Rikis Jones makes a leaping grab in front of a Providence Christian defender during Elbert’s 48-6 victory over the Storm. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Reagan Baker pops up and looks to first after fielding a pitch during the game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. (Photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

Jacari Barnett stiff arms a Commerce defender during Elbert County’s 42-27 loss to Commerce Sept. 28. Barnett led the team in rushing yards after gaining 130 yards on 20 carries. (Photo by Wells)

The female runners kick off the first-ever Granite City Invitational varsity girls race at Camp Harmony Sept. 24. The Lady Devils finished with a pair of runners on the podium while the Devils finished second overall. (Photo by Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)