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Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Elbert tennis ready for senior day vs. Franklin

Last week, the Elbert County tennis teams traveled to Providence Christian Academy for a match against the Storm March 3. Both teams came up short, losing each match by a total score of 4-1. The winners for Elbert County were senior Emily Poon and sophomore Adrian Jenkins.
Photo courtesy of Jaime Giardini

Photo courtesy of Jaime Giardini

Elbert soccer teams continue in-season growth

Elbert County’s young soccer teams are learning on the fly this season as the Blue Devils and Lady Devils continue to lay a foundation for the future. The girls’ team dropped both of its matches last week, against Providence Christian Academy (PCA) 10-0 and Rabun County 9-1.
Elbert County Schools

Elbert County Schools

Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia

The Elbert County Lady Devils are Final 4 bound. No. 12 seed Elbert went on the road and beat No. 4 seed Vidalia 61-38, advancing to the GHSA A state championship semifinal and avenging last year’s playoff loss to the Indians in the process. “It’s surreal right now,” head coach Josh Jones said.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Elbert soccer teams ready for region

It’s region time for Elbert County soccer. The Blue Devil boys’ and girls’ teams began their region schedule with a game against Providence Christian on Tuesday night. The boys' team lost 11-1 and the girls' team lost 10-0.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Diamond Devils finding rhythm ahead of region schedule start

Region play is here for the Elbert County baseball team as the Diamond Devils pursue their first region crown since 2023. Elbert bounced back from an 0-2 start to rip off five straight victories, before losing both games in a Saturday doubleheader against Eastside and Sandy Creek.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Hoop Devils’ playoff run ends at Model

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team lost at Model High School in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs Saturday night, bringing an end to the Blue Devils’ season. Elbert finished the year 13-13 overall including playoffs.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Elbert tennis teams beat Washington-Wilkes

The Elbert tennis teams inched closer to region play this past week and got a good look at some college tennis while they were at it. Per the Elbert County Tennis Facebook page, members of the team and coaching staff attended a University of Georgia tennis march on Saturday, Feb. 21.