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Aaniyah Allen soars to the basket during the Lady Devils’ 61-43 loss against AAAAA fifth-ranked Jones County during the Cedar Shoals Winter Classic Dec. 30. (Photo by Scoggins)

Aaniyah Allen soars to the basket during the Lady Devils’ 61-43 loss against AAAAA fifth-ranked Jones County during the Cedar Shoals Winter Classic Dec. 30. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils’ battle falls short in top-ranked tournament

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils battled against some of the best teams in the state and finished with a 1-2 record during the Cedar Shoals Winter Classic Dec. 28 to Dec. 30. The Lady Devils opened the Winter Classic with a 65-63 win over Maynard Jackson, the No.
Junior varsity wrestlers who competed in the East Metro Tournament over the winter break and finished in the Top 6 in their weight division were (L-R) Cooper West, Rilee Rucker, Lane Fleming, Brycin Hughes, Cruz Floyd , Jesus Mills, Sawyer West and Hudson Fleming.

Junior varsity wrestlers who competed in the East Metro Tournament over the winter break and finished in the Top 6 in their weight division were (L-R) Cooper West, Rilee Rucker, Lane Fleming, Brycin Hughes, Cruz Floyd , Jesus Mills, Sawyer West and Hudson Fleming.

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Mat Devils to host area competitors in duals tournament Saturday

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Devils are preparing to compete for an area crown as they host the Area Duals in the Inferno Jan. 7.
Senior Lady Devil Terrace Hester hit her 1,000th career point during Elbert’s 82-51 win over Hart County Friday, Dec. 23. Hester was recognized for the achievement during the game. (Photos courtesy of Elbert Count True Blue Booster Club)

Senior Lady Devil Terrace Hester hit her 1,000th career point during Elbert’s 82-51 win over Hart County Friday, Dec. 23. Hester was recognized for the achievement during the game. (Photos courtesy of Elbert Count True Blue Booster Club)

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Hester hits 1,000

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Lady Devil Terrace Hester hit a career-record of 1,000 points during Elbert’s 82-51 sweep of Hart County High School’s Lady Bulldogs Friday, Dec. 23 in Hartwell. Hester joins Lady Devil teammates Aaniyah Allen and Niyah Moon in the 1,000 point club.
The Mat Devils had eight wrestlers to finish in the Top 6 during the East Hall Christmas Clash Dec. 22.

The Mat Devils had eight wrestlers to finish in the Top 6 during the East Hall Christmas Clash Dec. 22.

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Devils finish fifth; Anderson picks up 200th career dual win

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils took home fifth place in the East Hall Christmas Clash Dec. 22. The team win also signified Head Coach Shane Anderson’s 200th career dual win. Adding to the team’s overall finish were eight Mat Devils who finished in the Top 6 during the event.
Senior Lady Devil Ava Lunsford crosses home plate at Truist Park during the Georgia Dugout Club’s All-State game Nov. 13. (Photo courtesy of Coweta Score Photography)

Senior Lady Devil Ava Lunsford crosses home plate at Truist Park during the Georgia Dugout Club’s All-State game Nov. 13. (Photo courtesy of Coweta Score Photography)

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Lunsford plays in historic game at Truist

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Elbert County Lady Devils softball star Ava Lunsford played in the first softball game ever played in Truist Park as she was selected to play in the Georgia Dugout Club All-State competition Nov. 13. The event saw Lunsford compete alongside 82 of Georgia’s best high school seniors in two games.
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The Elberton Star office to be closed for upcoming holidays

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
The Elberton Star office will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. The office will close Friday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. and reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27 and Tuesday,Jan. 3 at 8 a.m.
Senior Niya Moon scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds during the Lady Devils’ 73-54 win over Top 10 ranked Oglethorpe County Dec. 17. The win marked a seven-game winning streak for the Lady Devils. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Niya Moon scored 18 points and had 10 rebounds during the Lady Devils’ 73-54 win over Top 10 ranked Oglethorpe County Dec. 17. The win marked a seven-game winning streak for the Lady Devils. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils topple top-ranked

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Thanks to a 24-0 run that started in the second quarter and ended in the third quarter, Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team has now won seven games in a row after a 73-54 win over Oglethorpe County Dec. 17. Oglethorpe showed why Sandy’s Spiel considers the Lady Patriots as the No.
Senior Trustin Allen takes a shot between two Oglethorpe County defenders during the Devils’ 59-46 loss in the Inferno Dec. 17. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Trustin Allen takes a shot between two Oglethorpe County defenders during the Devils’ 59-46 loss in the Inferno Dec. 17. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils steadily improve in close loss to Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Steady improvement continues to be the trend for the Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team as they outscored Oglethorpe County 29-25 in the second half, but ultimately came up short in a 59-46 loss in the Inferno Dec. 17.
fElbert County Middle School's Mat Rams brought home a first place finish during the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Morgan County Dec. 17.

fElbert County Middle School's Mat Rams brought home a first place finish during the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Morgan County Dec. 17.

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Mat Rams bring home first place win at Bulldog Invitational

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Elbert County Middle School’s Mat Rams came out on top in first place out of the 10 teams who attended the Bulldog Invitational hosted by Morgan County Dec. 17.
Devils (L-R) Assistant Coach Sid Smith, L.J. Clark, Bubba Heard and Adrian Harris were selected to coach and play in the Northeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star game Dec. 17.

Devils (L-R) Assistant Coach Sid Smith, L.J. Clark, Bubba Heard and Adrian Harris were selected to coach and play in the Northeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star game Dec. 17.

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Shannon Jarvis named Coach of the Year, Devils earn accolades

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Shannon Jarvis, Head Coach of the Elbert County Blue Devils football team, was named one of Parker Resources’ 10 Class A Division 1 coaches of the year after guiding Elbert to their first 10-win season since 2015. “That award is a recognition of our coaching staff.