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Ellie Wheeler and Hayden Marunich were both members of Elbert’s low scoring teams during a weekend of tournaments for the Devils and Lady Devils. (File photos by Wells)

Ellie Wheeler and Hayden Marunich were both members of Elbert’s low scoring teams during a weekend of tournaments for the Devils and Lady Devils. (File photos by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils play in weekend tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils competed in the Valhalla Cup while the Lady Devils competed in the Red Ryder Cup over the weekend. The Devils finished inside the Top 10 of their tournament while the Lady Devils finished inside the Top 15.
Adrian Jenkins serves the ball during his 9-7 win over his Hart County opponent in the No. 1 singles match. (Photo by Wells)

Adrian Jenkins serves the ball during his 9-7 win over his Hart County opponent in the No. 1 singles match. (Photo by Wells)

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ECMS Tennis Rams face Hart

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elbert County Middle School’s Rams and Lady Rams tennis teams faced off with rival Hart County Feb. 29. The Rams were led by Adrian Jenkins who picked up a 9-7 win in the No. 1 singles match.
Paulina Guerrero heads in a goal during Elbert’s win over Hart. (File photo by Wells)

Paulina Guerrero heads in a goal during Elbert’s win over Hart. (File photo by Wells)

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Soccer teams fall to Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams fell to Rabun County on the road Feb. 28 on a cold windy night in Tiger. The Lady Devils got things started and fell to the Lady Cats by a score of 8-1.
Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Donald Bolton (right) celebrate with the traveling Elbert fans after the Lady Devils pulled off an upset of No. 1 seed Oglethorpe in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (Photo by Wells)

Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Donald Bolton (right) celebrate with the traveling Elbert fans after the Lady Devils pulled off an upset of No. 1 seed Oglethorpe in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils knock off No. 1 seed

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team finished off their season in style as they downed No. 1 seed Oglethorpe on the road in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs Feb. 21.
Paulina Guerrero puts the ball past the goalkeeper to score an Elbert goal during the Lady Devils’ 5-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22. (Photo by Wells)

Paulina Guerrero puts the ball past the goalkeeper to score an Elbert goal during the Lady Devils’ 5-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils start 2-0 in region after win over Barrow

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team is 2-0 in region play after back-to-back wins over Athens Christian Feb. 20 and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) Feb. 22. The Lady Devils got their region schedule started with a 10-0 thrashing of Athens Christian.
D.K. Winn shoots a three during Elbert’s first-round loss against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Wells)

D.K. Winn shoots a three during Elbert’s first-round loss against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Oglethorpe in first round of playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team wrapped up their season as they fell to No. 2 seed Oglethorpe by a score of 62-57 in a closely fought first-round playoff game Feb. 21. The No.
Daniel Ezqueda dribbles past a Barrow defender during Elbert’s 3-2 loss to the Flames. (Photo by Wells)

Daniel Ezqueda dribbles past a Barrow defender during Elbert’s 3-2 loss to the Flames. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils start 1-1 in region with win over Eagles

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils soccer team lost a close 3-2 game in double overtime against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22 to drop to 1-1 in the region. The Devils opened the scoring in the game after Pablo Medellin earned a penalty for his side and converted the attempt to take a 1-0 lead.
No. 26 Landon Adams gathers the ball and throws to first as Camden Bryant looks on during the GA Dugout Club Tournament. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

No. 26 Landon Adams gathers the ball and throws to first as Camden Bryant looks on during the GA Dugout Club Tournament. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Diamond Devils post 2-1 record at GA Dugout Club Tournament Tou

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils baseball team went 2-1 at the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament held in Emerson Feb. 23 and Feb. 24.
Mat Devil seniors Carter Fleming (left) and Isaiah Davis (right) finished their Elbert County careers as state runners-up at the GHSA Wrestling State Finals held in Macon Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. (Graphics courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

Mat Devil seniors Carter Fleming (left) and Isaiah Davis (right) finished their Elbert County careers as state runners-up at the GHSA Wrestling State Finals held in Macon Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. (Graphics courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

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Mat Devils boast five state placers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished their season with a total of five state placers – including two state runners-up and three freshman placers – to finish fifth in the state as a team.
Landon Hill goes up with the ball in front of a Tallulah Falls defender during Elbert’s win over the Indians in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament. The Devils finished in third place during the tournament behind a team-high 20 points from Hill. (Photo by Wells)

Landon Hill goes up with the ball in front of a Tallulah Falls defender during Elbert’s win over the Indians in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament. The Devils finished in third place during the tournament behind a team-high 20 points from Hill. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils finish third in region, will see Oglethorpe in Playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The No. 3 seed Elbert County Blue Devils Basketball team are set to kick off first-round playoff action this week as they travel to No. 2 seed Oglethorpe County Feb. 21 after finishing in third place in the region standings.