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Elbert running back Jacari Barnett leaves an Oglethorpe defender in his wake as he rushes into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert running back Jacari Barnett leaves an Oglethorpe defender in his wake as he rushes into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns. (Photo by Wells)

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Elbert runs through Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils are 1-0 in region play after a decisive win over Oglethorpe County in Lexington Sept. 27. The Devils held Oglethorpe to just 149 total yards of offense in the game while amassing 479 yards of their own in the big win.
The Lady Devils volleyball team poses for a team picture outside Monsignor Donovan’s gym after winning a pair of games over the Lady Rams and George Walton Academy Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils volleyball team poses for a team picture outside Monsignor Donovan’s gym after winning a pair of games over the Lady Rams and George Walton Academy Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils sweep pair of games in Athens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils volleyball team picked up a pair of back-to-back shutout wins on the road Sept. 19.  The Lady Devils started the day with a match on the road against Monsignor Donovan in Athens, who Elbert had already beaten 3-0 in their first meeting Aug. 13.
Ky Dubose, Audrey Lunsford and Emily Booth pose with their home-run balls after beating Commerce on the road by a score of 8-7 Sept. 19. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

Ky Dubose, Audrey Lunsford and Emily Booth pose with their home-run balls after beating Commerce on the road by a score of 8-7 Sept. 19. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

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Trio of homers power Lady Devils past Commerce

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Lady Devils’ power hitting came alive against Commerce as three different Elbert athletes hit home runs to help Elbert County came from behind and defeat Commerce 8-7 Sept. 19.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Cross Country brings home Top 5 finish from Athens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team brought home another Top 5 finish from the Athens Academy Home Meet No. 1 hosted by the Spartans Sept. 19.  The Devils finished in fifth as a team with 119 points, just behind fourth-place Mt.
Brady Dickerson catches a 22-yard touchdown pass during Elbert’s 31-28 loss to Lincoln County Sept. 12. (Photo by Wells)

Brady Dickerson catches a 22-yard touchdown pass during Elbert’s 31-28 loss to Lincoln County Sept. 12. (Photo by Wells)

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Blue Devils lose to Red Devils

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils fell to 1-3 on the season after they were defeated 31-28 by a hard-nosed Lincoln County squad Sept. 12. The Blue Devils out-gained Lincoln by 124 yards on offense, but turnovers continue to haunt Elbert late in games.
Miller Drake slides into third base after hitting a triple against Providence Christian Sept. 5. Drake finished with two runs and an RBI in Elbert’s region win over Oglethorpe Sept. 10. (File photo by Wells)

Miller Drake slides into third base after hitting a triple against Providence Christian Sept. 5. Drake finished with two runs and an RBI in Elbert’s region win over Oglethorpe Sept. 10. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils hold second in region after win over Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team took control of second place in the Region 8A Division 1 standings after beating Oglethorpe County 11-3 at home Sept. 10.  The two teams entered the game tied for second place in the region standings with matching 2-1 region records.
The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team starts strong at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12. The Devils finished in third place as a team. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team starts strong at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12. The Devils finished in third place as a team. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

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Cross country finishes third in Tallulah Falls

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils cross country team finished on the podium in third place overall at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Volley Devils to see Monsignor Donovan tomorrow

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils are scheduled to face off with familiar foe Monsignor Donovan Sept. 19 as they look to finish off a season sweep of the Lady Rams.  Elbert is scheduled to see the Lady Rams for the second time this year after beating them at home by a score of 3-0 Aug.
Dakota Toole crosses the finish line in third place overall during the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational Sept. 7. (Photo by Shane Scoggins - Franklin County Citizen)

Dakota Toole crosses the finish line in third place overall during the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational Sept. 7. (Photo by Shane Scoggins - Franklin County Citizen)

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Elbert finishes with two medalists

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams finished with one medalist each at the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational hosted by Franklin County Sept. 7.  Dakota Toole finished  in third overall in the boys race with a time of 19 minutes and 46.