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Johna Johnson leaps to spike the ball in the Volley Devils’ 2-0 loss to Madison County Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

Johna Johnson leaps to spike the ball in the Volley Devils’ 2-0 loss to Madison County Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils grab first area win over Athens Christian

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils secured a close 2-1 win over Athens Christian in their first night of area matches this season as Elbert improved to 4-14 on the year. Elbert started off the match against the Lady Eagles with a close 25-22 win in the first set.
No. 9 Audrey Lunsford throws over to first base after fielding the ball in Elbert’s 14-2 win over Athens Christian Aug. 29. Lunsford finished the game going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, two RBIs and three runs. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

No. 9 Audrey Lunsford throws over to first base after fielding the ball in Elbert’s 14-2 win over Athens Christian Aug. 29. Lunsford finished the game going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, two RBIs and three runs. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

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Softball team opens region play with back-to-back wins

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lady Devils kicked off their region schedule with a pair of dominant run-rule wins over Athens Christian Aug. 29 and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Aug. 31 to improve to 8-3 on the season. “I think everybody is just sort of clicking,” Head Coach Drew Greer said.
A pair of Rams tackle a Stephens County player as the ball pops loose for a fumble in Elbert’s 22-0 loss to the Rebels Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

A pair of Rams tackle a Stephens County player as the ball pops loose for a fumble in Elbert’s 22-0 loss to the Rebels Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams fall to Stephens at home, drop to 0-2 on season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rams football team saw Stephens County in their second game of the season Aug. 31, but fell by a score of 22-0 to the Rebels. The Rams are scheduled to play again Sept. 7 on the road against Madison County with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m.
Emily Booth (left) and Ky Dubose (right) were swarmed at the plate by their teammates after giving Elbert the lead with a solo home runs in the fifth inning. (Photos by Wells)

Emily Booth (left) and Ky Dubose (right) were swarmed at the plate by their teammates after giving Elbert the lead with a solo home runs in the fifth inning. (Photos by Wells)

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Lady Devils take wins in consecutive games

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team took a 9-7 win over Stephens County Aug. 24 thanks to back-to-back home runs from Emily Booth and Ky Dubose that gave Elbert the lead in a thrilling offensive battle.
Eli Harris catches a 40-yard touchdown pass in Elbert County’s 55-35 loss to Madison County Aug. 25. Harris finished with four catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in the loss. (Photo by Wells)

Eli Harris catches a 40-yard touchdown pass in Elbert County’s 55-35 loss to Madison County Aug. 25. Harris finished with four catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in the loss. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall in home opener

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team came up short in the final minutes of a 55-35 offensive shootout against AAAA’s Madison County in the historic Granite Bowl Aug. 25.
Sophia Vargas leaps as she spikes the ball in Elbert County Middle School’s 2-0 win over Rabun County Aug. 28. (Photo by Wells)

Sophia Vargas leaps as she spikes the ball in Elbert County Middle School’s 2-0 win over Rabun County Aug. 28. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Rams go 2-0

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams volleyball team went 2-0 over the last week as they downed Stephens and Rabun County with a pair of 2-0 wins. The Lady Rams started off the week by playing on the road at Stephens Aug. 23 where they dominated on their way to winning in straight sets.
America Vargas spikes the ball as two Athens Academy players try to block her shot in Elbert’s 2-0 loss to the Spartans Aug. 24. (Photo by Wells)

America Vargas spikes the ball as two Athens Academy players try to block her shot in Elbert’s 2-0 loss to the Spartans Aug. 24. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils pick up two more wins before starting area play

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils picked up two more wins on the season, increasing their win total to five games as they downed Cedar Shoals and Greene County Aug. 23. Elbert started the night with the match against Greene County and took the win after winning two of three sets in the game.
MaKaylie Harris (left) and Kennedy Ray (right) run through the field during the North Georgia Championships hosted by East Jackson High School Aug. 26. (Photos by Wells)

MaKaylie Harris (left) and Kennedy Ray (right) run through the field during the North Georgia Championships hosted by East Jackson High School Aug. 26. (Photos by Wells)

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Cross Country teams face heat at North Georgia Championships

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Three Elbert County Blue Devils cross country runners finished in the top half of a talented field in the North Georgia Championships hosted by East Jackson at Lamar Murphy Park in Jefferson Aug. 26.
Elbert County Blue Devils (L-R) Trevion Swinger, Miguel Rodriguez, D.J. Fortson and Reunte Tucker celebrate after Fortson recovered a Hart County fumble. Elbert went on to win the game 24-14 and are ranked No. 4 in Class A Division 1 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert County Blue Devils (L-R) Trevion Swinger, Miguel Rodriguez, D.J. Fortson and Reunte Tucker celebrate after Fortson recovered a Hart County fumble. Elbert went on to win the game 24-14 and are ranked No. 4 in Class A Division 1 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils down Dogs 24-14 in season opener

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is ranked in the Top 5 in their classification for the first time since 2015 after the Devils beat rival Hart County 24-14 on the road Aug. 18. The win over the Bulldogs saw Elbert jump from No. 8 to No.
The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team finished 11th in the Northeast Georgia (NEGA) Cross Country Championships while the Lady Devils finished in 10th place.

The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team finished 11th in the Northeast Georgia (NEGA) Cross Country Championships while the Lady Devils finished in 10th place.

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Cross Country teams kick off season in NEGA Chamionships

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams kicked off their new season by running in the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships hosted by Athens Christian Aug. 19.