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Head Coach Kyle Ashworth points up the track as Ezra Adamson runs by during the Region 8A Division 1 championship meet. (Photo by Wells)

Head Coach Kyle Ashworth points up the track as Ezra Adamson runs by during the Region 8A Division 1 championship meet. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils finish 15th in state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils Cross Country team finished 15th in the state at the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship Meet held in Carrollton Nov. 3.
A total of five Lady Devils were named to the Region 8A DIvision 1 All-Region team while three additional Elbert athletes were named honorable mention. The all-region team is voted on by coaches from within the region.

A total of five Lady Devils were named to the Region 8A DIvision 1 All-Region team while three additional Elbert athletes were named honorable mention. The all-region team is voted on by coaches from within the region.

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Lady Devils named to All-Region team

News Staff
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Above left, Matthew Douglas performs a double-leg takedown on a Franklin County wrestler. Above right,Keith Moon tries to turn his opponent as he sets up a pin. Below left, Jaydence Jones stares down his opponent after the start of his match. Below right, Yilany Medina-Medellin looks for a takedown opportunity. (Photos by Wells)

Above left, Matthew Douglas performs a double-leg takedown on a Franklin County wrestler. Above right,Keith Moon tries to turn his opponent as he sets up a pin. Below left, Jaydence Jones stares down his opponent after the start of his match. Below right, Yilany Medina-Medellin looks for a takedown opportunity. (Photos by Wells)

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ECMS kicks off winter sports with Ram invitational, basketball wins

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Elbert County Middle School wrestling recently kicked off the new season with a second-place finish at the Ram Invitational at the Inferno Nov. 4. Finishing first in their division for the Rams was Matt Coker at 139 pounds and Jayden Thompson at 147 pounds.
Kamryn Webb was named the Region 8A Division 1 Pitcher of the Year Oct. 30. In addition to Webb’s honor, eight Lady Devils were named to the all-region team.

Kamryn Webb was named the Region 8A Division 1 Pitcher of the Year Oct. 30. In addition to Webb’s honor, eight Lady Devils were named to the all-region team.

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Webb named region pitcher of the year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils continue to be home to the Region Pitcher of the Year after sophomore Kamryn Webb received this year’s honor, Head Coach Drew Greer announced Oct. 30. Greer announced the honor, along with eight additional members to the all-region team.
Ezra Adamson beats a Barrow runner to the finish line during the Region 8A Division 1 championship meet Oct. 26. (Photo by Wells)

Ezra Adamson beats a Barrow runner to the finish line during the Region 8A Division 1 championship meet Oct. 26. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils punch ticket to state, finish third in region meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team finished in third place at the Region 1A Division 1 Championship meet hosted by Athens Christian Oct. 26, earning them a spot in the upcoming GHSA State Championship Meet. “We were really happy with how we finished,” Head Coach Kyle Ashworth said.
Senior Isiah Davis makes an open-field tackle on the Athens Christian quarterback. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Isiah Davis makes an open-field tackle on the Athens Christian quarterback. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils blank Eagles, will be No. 2 seed

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team clinched the No. 2 seed in the GHSA State Playoffs after blanking Athens Christian by a score of 42-0 on senior night in the Granite Bowl Oct. 27.
The Elbert County Blue Devil Band leadership team poses with a collection of trophies won at the Pridelands Marching Competition in Franklin County Sept. 30. (Photo submitted by Ansley McNeese)

The Elbert County Blue Devil Band leadership team poses with a collection of trophies won at the Pridelands Marching Competition in Franklin County Sept. 30. (Photo submitted by Ansley McNeese)

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Blue Devil Band brings trophies home from Franklin, Hart

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devil Marching Band competed in two competitions this fall and won multiple honors after strong performances. The band kicked off their competition schedule with a trip to Franklin County High School as they competed in the Pridelands Marching Contest Sept. 30.
Miguel Rodriguez runs through a Commerce defender during a 34-yard return in Elbert’s win over Commerce Oct. 20. (Photos by Wells)

Miguel Rodriguez runs through a Commerce defender during a 34-yard return in Elbert’s win over Commerce Oct. 20. (Photos by Wells)

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Devils drop second region game against Tigers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team’s region-championship hopes took a hit on Friday as the Devils fell to the Commerce Tigers by a score of 49-21 in the Historic Granite Bowl Oct. 20. “In every phase of the game we did not play well,” Jarvis said after the loss.
No. 12 Mecole Hardman sprints down the Chiefs sideline during a 50-yard kick return that helped secure the Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers Oct. 21. The game was Hardman’s first back in a Chiefs uniform after he was traded from the New York Jets Oct. 18. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann of the Associated Press)

No. 12 Mecole Hardman sprints down the Chiefs sideline during a 50-yard kick return that helped secure the Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers Oct. 21. The game was Hardman’s first back in a Chiefs uniform after he was traded from the New York Jets Oct. 18. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann of the Associated Press)

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Hardman traded back to Chiefs, makes immediate impact against Chargers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Former Elbert County Blue Devil Mecole Hardman was on the move over the past week as he returned to Kansas City following a trade between the Chiefs and the New York Jets Oct. 18.
The Lady Devils swarm Ky Dubose at the plate after she hit a home run in Elbert’s game against Trion Oct. 19. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils swarm Ky Dubose at the plate after she hit a home run in Elbert’s game against Trion Oct. 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils lose in Super Regional

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils’ season came to a close after falling in two games to Trion in the Super Regional round of the GHSA State Playoffs. “We were very proud of how our girls competed.