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Seventh grade Lady Ram Brylee Dickerson attempts to distract a Stephens County seventh grade Lady Devil during Elbert’s 29-9 smackdown in the first round of the NEGIAA basketball tournament at Franklin County High School Jan. 14. (Photo by Scoggins)

Seventh grade Lady Ram Brylee Dickerson attempts to distract a Stephens County seventh grade Lady Devil during Elbert’s 29-9 smackdown in the first round of the NEGIAA basketball tournament at Franklin County High School Jan. 14. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Rams advance after Stephens smackdown

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School seventh and eighth grade Lady Rams teams were scheduled to play in the second round of the Northeast Georgia Interscholastic Athletic Association Region Basketball Tournament Tuesday after the seventh grade team won their first round game and the eighth grade team...
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Preparing for a Lady Cat fight

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
A rematch of the 2021 AA Girls Basketball State Championship is in the cards as the 15-3 Elbert County Lady Devils travel to Rabun County for a Top 5 matchup against the 15-1 Lady Cats Jan. 20.
Mat Devils Head Coach Shane Anderson (far left) coaches Carter Fleming during a match against Commerce High School in the area duals Jan. 7 in the Inferno. Anderson hit his 200th dual win as a coach in December. (File photo by Scoggins)

Mat Devils Head Coach Shane Anderson (far left) coaches Carter Fleming during a match against Commerce High School in the area duals Jan. 7 in the Inferno. Anderson hit his 200th dual win as a coach in December. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Anderson hits 200 dual wins coaching Elbert County Mat Devils

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
After 13 years at the helm, Elbert County Wrestling Head Coach Shane Anderson recently recorded his 200th dual win with the Mat Devils after winning a dual at the Jackson County Duals Dec. 23. “It’s nice to hit it but it’s just a number, it really doesn’t really mean much to me.
A host of Elbert County Comprehensive Mat Devils react as Carter Fleming wins a match against a Commerce opponent during the 8A Area Duals in the Inferno Jan. 7. The Devils finished third overall in the duals tournament, pitting them against the No. 2 seed, Lamar County, in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The first round will take place Jan. 14 at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. (Photo by Scoggins)

A host of Elbert County Comprehensive Mat Devils react as Carter Fleming wins a match against a Commerce opponent during the 8A Area Duals in the Inferno Jan. 7. The Devils finished third overall in the duals tournament, pitting them against the No. 2 seed, Lamar County, in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The first round will take place Jan. 14 at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils pin a spot in the state playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Elbert County’s Mat Devils secured their spot in the GHSA Class A State Duals after a third place finish in the Area 8A Dual tournament in the Inferno Jan. 7.
Senior Christian Harris looks to make a shot during the Devils’ game against Stephens County in the Inferno Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Christian Harris looks to make a shot during the Devils’ game against Stephens County in the Inferno Jan. 3. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils set sights on region play

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team was scheduled to head into their first week of region games looking to right the ship as they dropped games to Stephens County Jan. 3 and Fannin County Jan. 7 to fall to 1-14 on the year.
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Moss named to All-State team, Harris receives honorable mention

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   After the conclusion of the historic 2022 football season that saw Elbert County achieve their ninth 10-win season in school history, Elbert’s Blue Devils are continuing to get state-wide recognition as all-state teams are announced.
Seventh grade Ram Jaylin Morrison looks to the basket during the Rams’ game against Stephens County Middle School in the Inferno Jan. 5. (Photo by Wells)

Seventh grade Ram Jaylin Morrison looks to the basket during the Rams’ game against Stephens County Middle School in the Inferno Jan. 5. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams, Lady Rams to begin region tournament Saturday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Elbert County Middle School’s (ECMS) Rams and Lady Rams are looking towards the region tournament after the teams wrapped up their regular season with games against Hart County Jan. 7 and Stephens County Jan. 5.
Senior Trustin Allen was the leading scorer for the Devils during the McDonalds Shootout in Hartwell Dec. 27 through Dec. 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Trustin Allen was the leading scorer for the Devils during the McDonalds Shootout in Hartwell Dec. 27 through Dec. 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils measure progress while preparing for upcoming region

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team is set to kick off region play with a matchup against sixth-ranked Tallulah Falls Jan. 3 in the Inferno.