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Miller Drake (No. 14) is greeted by her teammates at the plate after smashing a home run to center field during Elbert County’s 9-8 loss to Franklin County Aug. 15. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen

Miller Drake (No. 14) is greeted by her teammates at the plate after smashing a home run to center field during Elbert County’s 9-8 loss to Franklin County Aug. 15. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen

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Lady Devils hit home runs in back-to-back losses

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Elbert County junior Miller Drake hit a three-run home run in a Aug. 15 game against Franklin County and Lady Devil freshman Ky Dubose hit a solo home run Aug. 17 against Hart County as the Lady Devil softball team fell in back-to-back games to bring their season record to 4-3 on the year.
America Vargas (No. 5) watches as Keitasia Glaze (No. 10) leaps to spike a ball in Elbert County’s 2-0 loss to Rabun Aug. 17. The Volley Devils are 3-7 so far on the season with wins over Monsignor Donovan, Washington-Wilkes and Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Wells)

America Vargas (No. 5) watches as Keitasia Glaze (No. 10) leaps to spike a ball in Elbert County’s 2-0 loss to Rabun Aug. 17. The Volley Devils are 3-7 so far on the season with wins over Monsignor Donovan, Washington-Wilkes and Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils prepping for region slate

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils volleyball team is in the middle of a three-day stretch of six matches as they prepare for their area schedule to kick off. The Lady Devils started the stretch on the road in Banks County Aug. 22 with matches against the Lady Leopards and Stephens County.
Haley Jones (right) looks on as Ella Harris (left) tries to throw a Hart County runner out at first base Aug. 17. Elbert went on to lose 15-6 to Hart, but got back into the win column with an 11-1 win over Washington-Wilkes Aug. 19. (Photo by Wells)

Haley Jones (right) looks on as Ella Harris (left) tries to throw a Hart County runner out at first base Aug. 17. Elbert went on to lose 15-6 to Hart, but got back into the win column with an 11-1 win over Washington-Wilkes Aug. 19. (Photo by Wells)

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ECMS athletes start fall sports season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams softball team got back into the win column over the weekend as they split a doubleheader on the road against Washington-Wilkes Aug. 19. The Lady Rams dominated the second game of the doubleheader by winning 11-1 after falling in the first game 4-3.
Blue Devil pride was on display Aug. 11 as the football team participated in two community events to get them ready to kick off the season. Above, Elbert County Parks and Recreation players pose for a photo with quarterback Jayvyn Hickman at the Granite Bowl kickoff event hosted by the True Blue Booster Club.

Blue Devil pride was on display Aug. 11 as the football team participated in two community events to get them ready to kick off the season. Above, Elbert County Parks and Recreation players pose for a photo with quarterback Jayvyn Hickman at the Granite Bowl kickoff event hosted by the True Blue Booster Club.

Displaying Blue Devil pride

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils participated in a blue and white scrimmage Friday, Aug. 11 as their final pre-season performance in the Granite Bowl. The Devils will kick off their season Friday at Hart County at 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Blue Devils participated in a blue and white scrimmage Friday, Aug. 11 as their final pre-season performance in the Granite Bowl. The Devils will kick off their season Friday at Hart County at 7:30 p.m. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils staying ‘humble and hungry’ in new season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is set to officially kick off the 2023 season with a road matchup against rival Hart County Aug. 18.
Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading The 2023 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Aameriah Allen, Shermya Allen, Madeline Bellew, Jamiya Brunson, Jolea Harkins, Ki’Zora Hill, Jada Heard, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Harlee Kirby, Kaylee Mahon, Trinity Norman, Mia Sanchez and Ellie Wheeler. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading The 2023 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Aameriah Allen, Shermya Allen, Madeline Bellew, Jamiya Brunson, Jolea Harkins, Ki’Zora Hill, Jada Heard, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Harlee Kirby, Kaylee Mahon, Trinity Norman, Mia Sanchez and Ellie Wheeler. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

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Cheerleaders carrying on traditions with Hart

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
As football season rages on this year, fans can always count on the smiling faces of cheerleaders to be on the field, giving fans something to cheer about as they keep the energy high and help the Blue Devils fight for wins this season. “They are looking really great.
The Blue Devil Band is ready to kick off the 2023 season with their new performance named "In the Stone."

The Blue Devil Band is ready to kick off the 2023 season with their new performance named "In the Stone."

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Marching ‘In the Stone’

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
After taking fans down to the bayou last fall, the Elbert County Blue Devil Band are set to keep this year’s halftime show theme in their own backyard as they pay tribute to the Granite Capital of the World with “In the Stone.
The 2023 Devil and Lady Devil Cross Country teams include Conner Holland, Ezra Adamson, Mason Dove, Anthony Linares, David Moore, Mitchell Wheeler, Sam Gailey, Michael “Tommy” Beahringer, Iain Lavere, Grant Owens, Josiah Harkins, Ronny Medellin, Dakota Toole, Kennedy Ray, Cassidy Montgomery, Samantha Walsky, Yamilet Martinez, Carina Medellin, Makaylie Harris, Stephanie Espinosa, Linda Garcia, Isabella Harpold, Eva Garcia, Ava Dunbrack, Devisha Desai and Alexandra House. (Photo by Wells))

The 2023 Devil and Lady Devil Cross Country teams include Conner Holland, Ezra Adamson, Mason Dove, Anthony Linares, David Moore, Mitchell Wheeler, Sam Gailey, Michael “Tommy” Beahringer, Iain Lavere, Grant Owens, Josiah Harkins, Ronny Medellin, Dakota Toole, Kennedy Ray, Cassidy Montgomery, Samantha Walsky, Yamilet Martinez, Carina Medellin, Makaylie Harris, Stephanie Espinosa, Linda Garcia, Isabella Harpold, Eva Garcia, Ava Dunbrack, Devisha Desai and Alexandra House. (Photo by Wells))

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Cross Country teams run into new season with new coach

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
With their first meet on the horizon, the Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams are set to run into a new season with a new coach at the helm.
The 2023 Devil and Lady Devils Softball team includes Gracie Brady, Hannah Brady, Reagan Baker, Emily Booth, Carmen Burden, Miller Drake, Heaven Robinson, Casey Peters, Kamryn Webb, Erica Christian, Madison Dye, Nakiya Dubose, Shannon Freeman, Peyton Jenkins, Audrey Lunsford, Tiyah Turman, Bellamy Nash and Londyn Bryant. The team is coached by Head Coach Drew Greer and Assistant Coaches Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2023 Devil and Lady Devils Softball team includes Gracie Brady, Hannah Brady, Reagan Baker, Emily Booth, Carmen Burden, Miller Drake, Heaven Robinson, Casey Peters, Kamryn Webb, Erica Christian, Madison Dye, Nakiya Dubose, Shannon Freeman, Peyton Jenkins, Audrey Lunsford, Tiyah Turman, Bellamy Nash and Londyn Bryant. The team is coached by Head Coach Drew Greer and Assistant Coaches Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

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Lady Devils looking to defend region championship title

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team’s 2023 season is underway and Head Coach Drew Greer is looking to defend his region title after his team’s dominating success last year.
The 2023 Lady Devil Volleyball team includes Riyahanna Ardister, Melanie Badillio, Kendall Baston, Lakeria Bradley, Daniya Carter, Lindsay Castro, Zurina Dillard, Keitasia Glaze, Shania Huff, Johna Johnson, De’Asia Kinsey, Ariel Moncallo, Camdyn Moon, Alyssa Mooney, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Trania Skelton, Ryleigh Stowers, America Vargas, Ja’Nydra Watts, Lizzett Rivera and I’jianah Whiten. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2023 Lady Devil Volleyball team includes Riyahanna Ardister, Melanie Badillio, Kendall Baston, Lakeria Bradley, Daniya Carter, Lindsay Castro, Zurina Dillard, Keitasia Glaze, Shania Huff, Johna Johnson, De’Asia Kinsey, Ariel Moncallo, Camdyn Moon, Alyssa Mooney, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Trania Skelton, Ryleigh Stowers, America Vargas, Ja’Nydra Watts, Lizzett Rivera and I’jianah Whiten. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

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Volley Devils looking to improve upon record-setting year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils volleyball team is set to kick off their fourth season after a record-setting year in area wins, total wins and set wins in the team’s short history. Elbert finished 8-23 last season and ended up falling just one win short of a state playoff appearance.