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The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Lady Devils soccer team is looking to take the next steps to grow as a program under the new leadership of Head Coach Melanie Dye and Assistant Coach Denisse Negrete.

The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Lady Devils soccer team is looking to take the next steps to grow as a program under the new leadership of Head Coach Melanie Dye and Assistant Coach Denisse Negrete.

Lady Devils looking to take next steps under new leadership

After a historic 2022 season that saw the Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team host and win a first-round playoff game, new Head Coach Melanie Dye is trying to help her athletes take the next step as a program.
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Rifle team begins season 5-1, second in region

Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s rifle team has kicked off the new season with a scorching start after posting a 5-1 record as of Feb. 13. Maj. Ed Lovin said while his rifle team only has five members, the group is beating schools from higher classifications thanks to consistent results.
Senior Terrace Hester led the Lady Devils in scoring along with senior teammate Niya Moon. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Terrace Hester led the Lady Devils in scoring along with senior teammate Niya Moon. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devils shine on senior night

The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team picked up their 20th win of the season after they defeated Commerce 59-33 in the Inferno Feb. 3.
Junior Boaz Goodman led the Devils in scoring during Friday’s game against Commerce in the Inferno (Photo by Wells).

Junior Boaz Goodman led the Devils in scoring during Friday’s game against Commerce in the Inferno (Photo by Wells).

‘Resilient’ Devils honored

The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team is gearing up to compete in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament after finishing the regular season against Rabun County Tuesday night. Although results were unavailable before press time, Elbert is scheduled to head into the tournament as the No.
Mat Devil Isiah Davis was one of Elbert’s three wrestlers who brought home an area championship from the Area 8A Traditional Tournament Feb. 4. Carter Fleming brought home the third area championship while the Mat Devils qualified 10 wrestlers for the GHSA State Traditional Sectionals.

Mat Devil Isiah Davis was one of Elbert’s three wrestlers who brought home an area championship from the Area 8A Traditional Tournament Feb. 4. Carter Fleming brought home the third area championship while the Mat Devils qualified 10 wrestlers for the GHSA State Traditional Sectionals.

Mat Devils qualify 10 for sectionals, bring back three area champs

The Elbert County Mat Devils finished the Area 8A Traditional Tournament Feb. 4 at Commerce with three individual area champions, two area runners-up and 10 wrestlers who qualified for the GHSA State Traditional Sectionals.
Eli Harris throws the ball towards first base as a Madison County runner slides into second during the Devils’ season-opening scrimmage against the Red Raiders Jan. 31. The Diamond Devils are kicking off the season as the No. 9 team in the state for the AA classification and are coming off last year’s region championship-winning season. The regular season kicked off Monday against Habersham. (Photo by Wells)

Eli Harris throws the ball towards first base as a Madison County runner slides into second during the Devils’ season-opening scrimmage against the Red Raiders Jan. 31. The Diamond Devils are kicking off the season as the No. 9 team in the state for the AA classification and are coming off last year’s region championship-winning season. The regular season kicked off Monday against Habersham. (Photo by Wells)

Diamond Devils begin season as a Top 10 team in the state, look to build

High school baseball is officially back in Elbert County as the Diamond Devils kicked off their 2023 season with a doubleheader at home against Habersham Feb. 6. The Devils come into the new season ranked No.
The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished fourth as a team during the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament Jan. 27.

The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished fourth as a team during the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament Jan. 27.

Mat Rams finish fourth in Peach State League Traditionals

Elbert County Middle School’s Mat Rams concluded their season with a fourth place finish in the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament hosted by Jackson County Jan. 27. The Rams finished in fourth place as a team out of the 13 schools from Northeast Georgia that competed.
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Lady Devils fighting to finish first in final region games

Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team is fighting for the No. 1 seed of the Region 8A Division 1 tournament as they close out their regular season with a pair of region games in the Inferno. The Lady Devils sit in second place in the region standings with a 4-1 record as of Jan.
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Devils rally in road game against region foe Tallulah Falls

The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team mounted a late fourth quarter rally against Tallulah Falls on the road Jan. 27, but were unable to capitalize on opportunities to take control of the game as they fell 54-50 to the Indians and 0-5 in region play.