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Grady Jones tries a crossover move on a Social Circle defender. (Photo by Wells)

Grady Jones tries a crossover move on a Social Circle defender. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils rebound to finish 2-1 at McDonald’s Shootout

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 4, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team defeated Social Circle and Prince Avenue in the McDonald’s Shootout hosted by Hart County Dec. 27 through Dec. 29 to improve to 4-10 on the year. The Devils started the tournament with a game against Easley Dec. 27, where they fell by a score of 70-54.
Reagan Baker looks for a pass while the Wade Hampton coach adjusts his players. (Photo by Wells)

Reagan Baker looks for a pass while the Wade Hampton coach adjusts his players. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils go 2-1, finish third at McDonald’s Shootout

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 4, 2024
  The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team finshed third at the McDonald’s Shootout hosted by Hart County Dec. 27 to Dec. 29 after downing Franklin County and Daniel from Central, S.C. The Lady Devils got the tournament started with a 46-39 win over Franklin County Dec.
Hudson Fleming traps his opponent’s arm on his way to a pin during Elbert’s 77-6 dual win over Duluth Dec. 9. (Photo by Wells)

Hudson Fleming traps his opponent’s arm on his way to a pin during Elbert’s 77-6 dual win over Duluth Dec. 9. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils host Granite City Duals, finish 3-1

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished in second place as they hosted the Granite City Duals in the Inferno Dec. 9. Elbert finished 3-1 overall on the day with their only loss coming to eventual winner, Jackson County. The Devils started with a dominant 77-6 win over Duluth.
Tank Givens dribbles past an Athens Academy defender during Elbert’s loss to the Spartans Dec. 8. (Photo by Wells)

Tank Givens dribbles past an Athens Academy defender during Elbert’s loss to the Spartans Dec. 8. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils improving in Geth’s second season at Elbert

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team fell in consecutive days to Athens Academy and Madison County Dec. 8 and Dec. 9, to fall to 1-7 on the season.
The GHSA logo

The GHSA logo

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GHSA ratifies new regions, approves playoff formula

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The GHSA State Executive Committee voted Nov. 29 to unanimously approve the region alignments for Class A Division 1, placing Elbert County into Region 8A Division 1 for the second consecutive reclassification cycle.
Tyler Turman splits a pair of Habersham defenders and drives to the basket Dec. 11. (Photo by Wells)

Tyler Turman splits a pair of Habersham defenders and drives to the basket Dec. 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams split games against Habersham at home

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Rams split a pair of home games against Habersham Dec. 11 as the seventh grade team won by a score of 27-17 while the eighth grade team lost by a score of 43-26.
No. 12 Emily Booth and No. 11 Ky Dubose were named to the Class A Division 1 All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Nov. 30. In addition to Booth and Dubose, No. 2 Gracie Brady, No. 9 Audrey Lunsford, No. 26 Kamryn Webb and No. 17 Hannah Brady were named honorable mention. (File photos by Wells)

No. 12 Emily Booth and No. 11 Ky Dubose were named to the Class A Division 1 All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Nov. 30. In addition to Booth and Dubose, No. 2 Gracie Brady, No. 9 Audrey Lunsford, No. 26 Kamryn Webb and No. 17 Hannah Brady were named honorable mention. (File photos by Wells)

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Home of the state’s best in softball

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Elbert County Lady Devil Emily Booth was named one of the top junior softball players in the state after she was selected Nov. 30 to compete in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) Junior All-Star Game.
No. 4 Kaylen Rucker leans away from a Hart County defender as she gets a shot up in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

No. 4 Kaylen Rucker leans away from a Hart County defender as she gets a shot up in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

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New-look Lady Devils start new season and ‘new era’

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team faced rival Hart County for the first time this season, but fell 55-38 in a game that was closer than the final score indicates.
Ethan Huling tries to turn his opponent over as he sets up in a pin during Elbert’s 48-30 win over Harlem Nov. 29. (Photo by Wells)

Ethan Huling tries to turn his opponent over as he sets up in a pin during Elbert’s 48-30 win over Harlem Nov. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils dominate Bulldogs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Devils completely dominated rival Hart County in a 64-9 dual win in the Inferno Nov. 29. Elbert hosted both Hart and Harlem in the Inferno and went 2-0 for the day after the Devils started the day by beating Harlem in a close 48-30 dual.
Ny’Zaevion Merriett looks to his coaches as he attempts to pin a Youth Middle School wrestler during Elbert’s exhibition matches. (Photo by Wells)

Ny’Zaevion Merriett looks to his coaches as he attempts to pin a Youth Middle School wrestler during Elbert’s exhibition matches. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Rams host exhibition, basketball teams go 6-2

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Rams wrestled a pair of exhibition matches against rival Hart County and Loganville’s Youth Middle School. The Rams matched up wrestlers in similar weight classes and let them wrestle to gain experience, so team scores were not kept.