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Lady Devil senior Katie Nguyen returns a serve during a March 21 match against Hart County. The Devil and Lady Devil seniors were recognized prior to the start of this year’s region tournament. (File photo by Wells)

Lady Devil senior Katie Nguyen returns a serve during a March 21 match against Hart County. The Devil and Lady Devil seniors were recognized prior to the start of this year’s region tournament. (File photo by Wells)

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Tennis teams set sights on playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams competed for a region championship this week as Elbert hosted its first region championship at the new tennis facility constructed at Elbert County Middle School.
D.K. Winn finished second in triple jump during Elbert’s meet in Madison County March 21. The Devils and Lady Devils track teams are scheduled to continue their season in Homer this week. (File Photo by Wells)

D.K. Winn finished second in triple jump during Elbert’s meet in Madison County March 21. The Devils and Lady Devils track teams are scheduled to continue their season in Homer this week. (File Photo by Wells)

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Track teams to continue season in Homer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils track teams are scheduled to continue their regular season this week as they travel to Homer for the Banks County Home Meet April 12 after three weeks without a meet.
The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after picking up a region win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. The Lady Devils are scheduled to see Commerce tonight as they try to secure a playoff spot. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Lady Devils soccer)

The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after picking up a region win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. The Lady Devils are scheduled to see Commerce tonight as they try to secure a playoff spot. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS Lady Devils soccer)

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Lady Devils to compete for a playoff spot

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team is set to fight for a playoff spot as the they are scheduled to see Commerce at home tonight with two region games remaining in the 2024 season.
The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams Golf team poses for a picture after the March 28 region championship match after posting a third-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kesler)

The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams Golf team poses for a picture after the March 28 region championship match after posting a third-place finish. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kesler)

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Lady Rams to play in Tallulah Championship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
After a successful 2024 season that saw a third-place region finish in a highly competitive region, four Elbert County Lady Rams golfers were invited to compete in the Tallulah Championships hosted by Tallulah Falls Middle School in Helen this afternoon at Valhalla Resort and Golf Course.
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School slow pitch softball team includes Hannah Brady, Gracie Brady, Emily Booth, Kamryn Webb, Miller Drake, Bellamy Nash, Peyton Jenkins, Erica Christian, Jayda Wood, Casey Peters, Madison Dye and Audrey Lunsford. The slow pitch softball team is coached by Head Coach Josh Jones and Coach Sarah Fuller. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School slow pitch softball team includes Hannah Brady, Gracie Brady, Emily Booth, Kamryn Webb, Miller Drake, Bellamy Nash, Peyton Jenkins, Erica Christian, Jayda Wood, Casey Peters, Madison Dye and Audrey Lunsford. The slow pitch softball team is coached by Head Coach Josh Jones and Coach Sarah Fuller. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

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Slow Pitch to see Beach in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils slow pitch softball team are scheduled to face off with Beach High School of Savannah as they kick off the first round of GHSA Sectional 1  April 10.
Cheyvis McLendon makes contact with the ball during Elbert’s first game against Athens Christian March 29. (Photo by Scoggins))

Cheyvis McLendon makes contact with the ball during Elbert’s first game against Athens Christian March 29. (Photo by Scoggins))

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Devils win one of three against Top 10 ranked Eagles

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils baseball team fell in two out of three games against Athens Christian to drop to 5-4 in region play with five region games left in the season.
Hannah Brady makes contact with the ball during the game against the Lady Lions. (Photo by Shane Scoggins of the Franklin County Citizen)

Hannah Brady makes contact with the ball during the game against the Lady Lions. (Photo by Shane Scoggins of the Franklin County Citizen)

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Lady Devils beat Hart, parents to finish regular season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils slow pitch softball team beat rival Hart County in their final game of the regular season March 27. Elbert traveled to Franklin County for a doubleheader against the Lady Lions and the Lady Bulldogs on the final day of the slow pitch regular season.
Pablo Medellin and Daniel Ezqueda led the Devils in scoring last week as they accounted for nine goals over the last two games. The two Devil soccer players also lead the team in scoring this season as they have combined for a total of 33 goals this year. (File photo by Wells)

Pablo Medellin and Daniel Ezqueda led the Devils in scoring last week as they accounted for nine goals over the last two games. The two Devil soccer players also lead the team in scoring this season as they have combined for a total of 33 goals this year. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils beat Commerce, Lady Devils fall in back-to-back games

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team picked up their third region win as they trounced Commerce by a score of 10-0 on the road March 28.
Brooks Banks slides past the Oglethorpe catcher and reaches for the plate as he scores a run for the Diamond Devils in their 10-0 win over the Patriots March 21. Banks finished the game with a home run, two hits, two runs and two RBIs. (Photo by Wells)

Brooks Banks slides past the Oglethorpe catcher and reaches for the plate as he scores a run for the Diamond Devils in their 10-0 win over the Patriots March 21. Banks finished the game with a home run, two hits, two runs and two RBIs. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils see first-place Eagles Friday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils have a chance to move into second place in the Region 8A Division 1 standings as they are scheduled to finish a three-game series against Athens Christian March 29.
Jasean Jenkins charges the net during his win in the boys No. 1 doubles match against Hart. (Photo by Wells)

Jasean Jenkins charges the net during his win in the boys No. 1 doubles match against Hart. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Net Devils get another region win over Athens Christian

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils tennis team picked up a clean sweep over region opponent Athens Christian March 25. Emily Poon took a win in the No. 1 singles after winning the first set 6-2 and the second set 6-0. Katie Nguyen took a win in No. 2 singles and Jude Sanders won the No.