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Jace Terrell kicks the ball past an opponent. (File photo by Wells)

Jace Terrell kicks the ball past an opponent. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils down Rabun in the rain

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team picked up an important region win over Rabun County in a rainy match in the Granite Bowl March 22. The Devils won the game 5-3 and put some distance in between themselves and fifth place Athens Christian in the region standings.
Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady waits on a pitch during Elbert’s scrimmage against Franklin County March 14. (Photo Courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady waits on a pitch during Elbert’s scrimmage against Franklin County March 14. (Photo Courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Slow Pitch kicks off new year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Elbert County’s Slow Pitch softball team kicked off their 2024 season March 14 with a pair of games on the road against East Jackson and Franklin County. The Lady Devils split the doubleheader as they downed East Jackson but fell to Franklin County in the second game.
Cam Bryant led the Diamond Devils in hits over the three-game series against Rabun County. (File photo by Wells)

Cam Bryant led the Diamond Devils in hits over the three-game series against Rabun County. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils sweep series against Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Elbert County Diamond Devils baseball team bounced back with a trio of region wins this week as they defeated Rabun County in a three-game series to improve to 9-6 on the year.
The Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis team pose for a team picture prior to their March 14 match against Rabun County at Elbert County Middle School. The Lady Devils team features Jude Sanders, Katie Nguyen, Audrey Poon, Myla Warwick, Breanna Pulliam, Emma Ray, Gracie Kidd, Peyton Howell, Dessie Lee Santiago, Stephanie Cortez. The Devils team features Ty Johnson, Grant Owens, Landon Bowman, Bryan Bernal, Bryce Howe, Travis Allen and Jashon Jenkins. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

The Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis team pose for a team picture prior to their March 14 match against Rabun County at Elbert County Middle School. The Lady Devils team features Jude Sanders, Katie Nguyen, Audrey Poon, Myla Warwick, Breanna Pulliam, Emma Ray, Gracie Kidd, Peyton Howell, Dessie Lee Santiago, Stephanie Cortez. The Devils team features Ty Johnson, Grant Owens, Landon Bowman, Bryan Bernal, Bryce Howe, Travis Allen and Jashon Jenkins. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Lady Devils pick up big win over Rabun, have shot at No. 2 seed

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils picked up a convincing 4-1 win over region opponent Rabun County at home March 14.
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team poses after they beat Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 2-1 March 15. The Lady Devils are 3-2 in region play and hold onto third place after the big win. (Photo courtesy of the ECCHS Lady Devils Soccer Facebook page)

The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team poses after they beat Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 2-1 March 15. The Lady Devils are 3-2 in region play and hold onto third place after the big win. (Photo courtesy of the ECCHS Lady Devils Soccer Facebook page)

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Lady Devils pick up overtime win over Barrow, Devils fall in close match

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team moved into third place in the Region 8A Division 1 standings after beating Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy 2-1 March 15.
(L-R) London Blackmon, Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson and Ellie Wheeler were part of the Lady Devil team who finished third in the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16. (Photo courtesy of Kesler)

(L-R) London Blackmon, Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson and Ellie Wheeler were part of the Lady Devil team who finished third in the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16. (Photo courtesy of Kesler)

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Elbert Golf Teams record Top 5 finishes in weekend tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams posted a pair of Top 5 finishes over the weekend at tournaments around the state. The Lady Devils, led by freshman Lucy Johnson, finished third at the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16.
Madden Drake and Hayden Marunich are members of the 2024 Blue Devil golf team, who are looking to build on last year’s season that saw them finish with an individual state-runner up and the top finishing public school in their classification. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Madden Drake and Hayden Marunich are members of the 2024 Blue Devil golf team, who are looking to build on last year’s season that saw them finish with an individual state-runner up and the top finishing public school in their classification. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf teams start season with prestigious tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams kicked off their 2024 season last month and are looking to build on last year’s performance that saw them both finish as area champions.
Mitchell Wheeler serves the ball during the Devils 3-2 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 11. (Photo by Wells)

Mitchell Wheeler serves the ball during the Devils 3-2 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Tennis Teams sweep Barrow, scheduled to face Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils and Blue Devils tennis teams recorded a clean sweep of Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in a region match March 11.
Brady Bowen throws a pitch during Elbert County’s loss to Tallulah Falls at Diamond Devil Field March 7. Bowen pitched all seven innings in the first game of the doubleheader while striking out a total of nine batters. (Photo by Wells)

Brady Bowen throws a pitch during Elbert County’s loss to Tallulah Falls at Diamond Devil Field March 7. Bowen pitched all seven innings in the first game of the doubleheader while striking out a total of nine batters. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils fall in doubleheader against Tallulah Falls

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Elbert County Diamond Devils fell in back-to-back games against No. 5 ranked Tallulah Falls March 7 to drop to 7-6 on the year. The Devils fell in the first game 3-2 and lost 7-3 in the second game of the doubleheader after beating the Indians 1-0 earlier in the week March 4.
Head Coach Lance Ingram presents the Devils with the region championship trophy after they clinched the region with a win over Commerce last season. This year’s Diamond Devils team started the year ranked in the Top 10 in Class A Division 1 and are 1-0 in region play after a win over Tallulah March 4. (File photo by Wells)

Head Coach Lance Ingram presents the Devils with the region championship trophy after they clinched the region with a win over Commerce last season. This year’s Diamond Devils team started the year ranked in the Top 10 in Class A Division 1 and are 1-0 in region play after a win over Tallulah March 4. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils beat Tallulah to open region play

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils kicked off their Region 8A Division 1 schedule with a 1-0 win over No. 5 ranked Tallulah Falls March 4. The Devils entered the game ranked No. 8 in Class A Division 1 by Coaches Box Georgia while the Indians were ranked No.