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A group of Blue Devils celebrate with teammate Pablo Medellin (left) following the team’s 4-3 overtime win over Rabun County March 14 in the Granite Bowl. The win put the Devils in second place in the region. (Photo by Wells)

A group of Blue Devils celebrate with teammate Pablo Medellin (left) following the team’s 4-3 overtime win over Rabun County March 14 in the Granite Bowl. The win put the Devils in second place in the region. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils push for region win over Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team moved back into second place in the region after an intense 4-3 overtime victory over region opponent Rabun County that came off the back of a Chapo Serna brace in the Granite Bowl March 14.
Lady Devil track and field member Marika Glaze competed in the team’s first home meet Thursday, March 9. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil track and field member Marika Glaze competed in the team’s first home meet Thursday, March 9. (Photo by Wells)

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Track teams host first home meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Elbert County’s boys and girls track teams hosted their first ever home meet March 9 as they competed against Stephens County and Hart County in a tri-meet. The meet was the second of the season for Elbert after they opened the season with the Eagle Invitational hosted by East Jackson March 4.
Broughton Smith and Jude Sanders picked up wins over Rabun County March 16. (Photos by Wells)

Broughton Smith and Jude Sanders picked up wins over Rabun County March 16. (Photos by Wells)

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Net Devils go 2-3 in region play

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Elbert County Tennis teams fell to Rabun County at home March 16 to move to 2-3 in Region 8A Division 1. “This is the first match where we lost a match that I felt like we could’ve had some more wins,” Head Coach Corey Hopson said.
The 8U All Star girls team and coaches include (L-R) Coach Tyrica Jones, Storee Settles, Oliva Bonner, Thalia Robertson, Kass Mattox, Skylar Henderson, Ryleigh Benson, Maddie Newman, Jariah Jones, Aaliyah Bell and Head Coach Billy Jones.

The 8U All Star girls team and coaches include (L-R) Coach Tyrica Jones, Storee Settles, Oliva Bonner, Thalia Robertson, Kass Mattox, Skylar Henderson, Ryleigh Benson, Maddie Newman, Jariah Jones, Aaliyah Bell and Head Coach Billy Jones.

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ECPR 8U girls All Stars end as runners-up

News Staff
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Elbert County Parks and Recreation 8 and Under Girls All Stars finished the Georgia Recreation Parks Association District 7 Class C Tournament as the region runners-up Feb. 25 in Rabun County.
Devils (L-R) Eli Harris and Skylar Bray call Brooks Banks’ slide into home plate safe during the Devils’ 7-6 win over Tallulah Falls March 9 at Diamond Devil Field. (Photo by Wells)

Devils (L-R) Eli Harris and Skylar Bray call Brooks Banks’ slide into home plate safe during the Devils’ 7-6 win over Tallulah Falls March 9 at Diamond Devil Field. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils defeat Tallulah

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Elbert County Diamond Devils started off their 2023 region schedule with a 7-6 walk-off win over Tallulah Falls March 9 at Diamond Devil Field. With the game tied at 6-6 in the bottom of the seventh and final inning, Nate Webb reached on a single and advanced to third base.
The Elbert County rifle team includes (L-R) Courtney Johnson, Palmer Matthews, Lina Keblish, Wyatt Stelter and Caleb Madden.

The Elbert County rifle team includes (L-R) Courtney Johnson, Palmer Matthews, Lina Keblish, Wyatt Stelter and Caleb Madden.

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Rifle team ends state run in sectionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School rifle team’s season came to a close in the State Sectionals after a 1150-1055 loss on the road to Columbus High School March 7. Elbert finished the regular season with an 8-3 record which allowed them to advance to sectionals as the No. 4 team in Area 4.
A host of Blue Devils celebrate with Juan Martinez after he scored a goal against Tallulah Falls Thursday, March 9 in the Granite Bowl.

A host of Blue Devils celebrate with Juan Martinez after he scored a goal against Tallulah Falls Thursday, March 9 in the Granite Bowl.

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Devils, Lady Devils fall to Tallulah Falls in region matches

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After a tough night in the Granite Bowl that saw both Elbert County soccer teams fall to region opponent Tallulah Falls 8-1 March 9, the Blue Devils and Lady Devils are looking to keep learning and improving as they close out their region schedule.
The Lady Devils golf team attended the Red Ryder Cup in Jekyll Island March 4. Pictured during the girls’ tournament are (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Avery Whitfield, Ellie Wheeler, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye, Addy Evans and Emalise Andrews.

The Lady Devils golf team attended the Red Ryder Cup in Jekyll Island March 4. Pictured during the girls’ tournament are (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Avery Whitfield, Ellie Wheeler, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye, Addy Evans and Emalise Andrews.

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Devil, Lady Devil golfers travel to tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams traveled to two different tournaments March 4 as the Devils returned to Chimney Oaks Golf Club  to compete in the Valhalla Cup while the girls traveled to Jekyll Island to compete in the Red Ryder Cup held at Indian Mound Course.
The Elberton Star Logo

The Elberton Star Logo

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Tennis teams are 1-2 in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams fell in their second meeting with Tallulah Falls March 9 to even their overall region record up at 1-2 on the year.
The Devils soccer team secured second place in Region 8A-D1 after defeating Commerce 8-4 in overtime on the road Feb. 28.

The Devils soccer team secured second place in Region 8A-D1 after defeating Commerce 8-4 in overtime on the road Feb. 28.

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Securing second place in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team climbed to second place in Region 8A Division 1 after an 8-4 victory in overtime in their game on the road against Commerce Feb. 28.