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Sophomore Jaylen Davis (No. 39) celebrates with freshman Exavier Jones (No. 34) and a handful of Blue Devil fans following a pair of late-game touchdowns that led the Blue Devils to a 22-10 victory in the pre-season scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. (Photo by Wells)

Sophomore Jaylen Davis (No. 39) celebrates with freshman Exavier Jones (No. 34) and a handful of Blue Devil fans following a pair of late-game touchdowns that led the Blue Devils to a 22-10 victory in the pre-season scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. (Photo by Wells)

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Back under the Friday night lights

News Staff
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   The Elbert County True Blue Booster Club, in conjunction with Elbert County Comprehensive High School athletics, is hosting the first ever Friday Night Lights in the Granite Bowl kickoff event Aug.
Left, senior Eli Harris catches a 48-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayvyn Hickman to score the Devils’ first touchdown during a scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. Right, Hickman throws a pass during the scrimmage. (Photos by Wells)

Left, senior Eli Harris catches a 48-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayvyn Hickman to score the Devils’ first touchdown during a scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. Right, Hickman throws a pass during the scrimmage. (Photos by Wells)

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Devils start strong with pre-season win over Stephens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils kicked off the 2023 season with a 22-10 victory over Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4 thanks to a pair of late touchdowns by freshman Exavier Jones.
Elbert County Blue Devil senior Brady Starrett walks across a bridge at the Tribute Links Course in Frisco, Texas during the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational. The bridge is made to look identical to the famous No. 18 hole of the historic St. Andrews Links.

Elbert County Blue Devil senior Brady Starrett walks across a bridge at the Tribute Links Course in Frisco, Texas during the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational. The bridge is made to look identical to the famous No. 18 hole of the historic St. Andrews Links.

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Starrett tops national charts

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Elbert County Blue Devil Brady Starrett finished just out of the top-third of golfers at the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational held at the Professional Golf Association’s Frisco, Texas resort July 17 to July 19.
Elbert County Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady throws a runner out at first during a 2022 matchup with Stephens County. Elbert is scheduled to kick off the 2023 Softball season on the road against Stephens County Aug. 4. (File photo by Wells)

Elbert County Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady throws a runner out at first during a 2022 matchup with Stephens County. Elbert is scheduled to kick off the 2023 Softball season on the road against Stephens County Aug. 4. (File photo by Wells)

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Softball season kicks off Friday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Fall Sports are set to officially kick off this week as the Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is scheduled to start their 2023 season with a game on the road against Stephens County August 4.
The Elbert County Mat Devils hosted their annual youth wrestling camp in the gym at the former Falling Creek Elementary School July 24 to July 26. The camp was taught by the Elbert County wrestling staff and helped teach wrestlers of varying experience levels the fundamentals of wrestling.

The Elbert County Mat Devils hosted their annual youth wrestling camp in the gym at the former Falling Creek Elementary School July 24 to July 26. The camp was taught by the Elbert County wrestling staff and helped teach wrestlers of varying experience levels the fundamentals of wrestling.

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Devils, Lady Devils wrap up camp-filled summer

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
With students returning to school Aug. 1, Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils officially wound down a summer full of camps and exhibition games for both current and future athletes in preparation for the upcoming year.
Elbert County Logo

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Lady Devils, Devils competing in summer games, camps

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is set for a rematch with the Lady Bulldogs on the road as they’re scheduled to travel to Hartwell July 20 for a game against Hart at 6:30 p.m. followed by a game against Commerce at 8 p.m.
Lady Devils (L-R) Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews, Abby Bryant and Ava Dye finished 25th in the nation during the 2023 Girls National High School Golf Invitational.

Lady Devils (L-R) Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews, Abby Bryant and Ava Dye finished 25th in the nation during the 2023 Girls National High School Golf Invitational.

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Lady Devils get taste of national championship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils golf team finished 25th in the nation at the 2023 Girls National High School Golf Invitational tournament held July 10 to July 12 at the Professional Golf Association Frisco, Texas Campus.
The Lady Devil Gold Team

The Lady Devil Gold Team

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Lady Devils land in Frisco, Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils golf team are braving the Texas heat as they kicked off competition July 10 in the 2023 Girls High School Golf National Invitational in Frisco, Texas. Pictured above, (L-R) Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews, Abby Bryant and Ava Dye started with an 18-hole round Monday.
The ECLL Junior League baseball team includes Eli Alexander, Ky Alford, Matthew Coker, Brock Dye, Carson Eaves, Eli Evans, Brayden Lyons, Carlos Martinez, Harrison Ray, Owen Robertson, Dakota Toole, Mitchell Wheeler and Head Coach Adam Toole.

The ECLL Junior League baseball team includes Eli Alexander, Ky Alford, Matthew Coker, Brock Dye, Carson Eaves, Eli Evans, Brayden Lyons, Carlos Martinez, Harrison Ray, Owen Robertson, Dakota Toole, Mitchell Wheeler and Head Coach Adam Toole.

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Little League All-Star teams fall in state, district tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The Elbert County Little League (ECLL) 10 to 12-year-old Softball All-Star team finished off their season July 10 in the state tournament held in Rabun County after falling in games to Oconee County and Bartow County Elbert’s tournament run started with an 11-0 loss to Oconee in their first game.