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The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished in second place during the region duals at Hart County Dec. 10. Pictured following the meet are (first row, L-R) Cruz Floyd, Lane Fleming, Brycin Hughes and Matt Coker; (second row, L-R) Coach Eli West, Owen Robertson, Alvin Medellin, Kaden Montgomery, Justin Skelton and Jesus Mills; (third row, L-R) Javares Bowman, Rilee Rucker and Cooper West, Rashaad Moss, T.J. Osborne, Coach Marc Fleming, Hudson Fleming and Brenton Willis.

The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished in second place during the region duals at Hart County Dec. 10. Pictured following the meet are (first row, L-R) Cruz Floyd, Lane Fleming, Brycin Hughes and Matt Coker; (second row, L-R) Coach Eli West, Owen Robertson, Alvin Medellin, Kaden Montgomery, Justin Skelton and Jesus Mills; (third row, L-R) Javares Bowman, Rilee Rucker and Cooper West, Rashaad Moss, T.J. Osborne, Coach Marc Fleming, Hudson Fleming and Brenton Willis.

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Rams place second at region duals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Elbert County Middle School’s Mat Rams finished in second place as a team and had four individual region champions at the region traditionals hosted by Hart County Dec. 10.
Junior Aameriah Allen dives under a Madison County defender on her way to the basket during the win over Madison County Dec. 9. (Photo by Wells)

Junior Aameriah Allen dives under a Madison County defender on her way to the basket during the win over Madison County Dec. 9. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils dominate Madison, Murray to move to 6-1 on season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Elbert County’s Lady Devils continued their run of dominance as they stretched their win streak to six games after defeating Madison County 60-25 at home Dec. 9 and Murray County 67-39 at Grayson High School during the Sandy’s Spiel Showcase Dec. 10.
Senior Quan Moss makes a dunk during the Devils’ loss to Madison County Friday, Dec. 9 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Quan Moss makes a dunk during the Devils’ loss to Madison County Friday, Dec. 9 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils make second-half comeback, improve in loss to Madison

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils scored 36 points during a strong second-half showing, but ultimately fell 79-60 at home Dec. 9 to Madison County, the No. 10-ranked team in AAAA. “Madison County is a great team.
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Mat Devils see eight Top 3 finishes during series of scrambles on the road

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Elbert County’s varsity Mat Devils wrestled in the Banks Scramble hosted by Banks County Dec. 9 while the JV Mat Devils wrestled in the JV Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Dec. 10 and the two teams saw one individual first place finisher and a host of second and third place finishes.
Senior Quan Moss was named the Region 8A D1 football Athlete of the Year by the region’s coaches. (File photo by Scoggins)

Senior Quan Moss was named the Region 8A D1 football Athlete of the Year by the region’s coaches. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Moss named region Athlete of the Year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team now boasts the Region 8A Division 1 Athlete of the Year, 17 players named to the All-Region Team and four honorable mentions after the region awards were announced Dec. 2.
Boaz Goodman goes for the goal during the Devils’ 69-24 loss against rival Hart County Friday, Dec. 2 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

Boaz Goodman goes for the goal during the Devils’ 69-24 loss against rival Hart County Friday, Dec. 2 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Hart, Burke

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils will look to rebound in their upcoming games after a pair of losses to rival Hart County Dec. 2 in the Inferno 69-45 and Burke County on the road 71-63 Dec. 3. “They are a very very good team, very athletic, and a lot of high flyers.
Lady Devil Terrace Hester takes the ball down the court during Elbert’s 68-44 win over Hart County in the Inferno Friday, Dec. 2. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil Terrace Hester takes the ball down the court during Elbert’s 68-44 win over Hart County in the Inferno Friday, Dec. 2. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils looking to extend winning streak in Week 4

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Elbert County’s Lady Devils torched rival Hart County 68-44 in front of a packed Inferno full of rowdy Elbert fans Dec. 2. “I love it. It should be like this every night,” Lady Devils Head Coach Josh Jones said about the crowd after the win.
Eighth grader Audrey Lunsford takes the ball down the court during the Lady Rams’ win over Franklin County Monday. (Photo by Wells)

Eighth grader Audrey Lunsford takes the ball down the court during the Lady Rams’ win over Franklin County Monday. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Rams take wins over Hart, Franklin, Mat Rams split duals with Banks, Commerce

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams seventh and eighth grade basketball teams added a pair of wins to their record over the past week as they delivered dominant wins over Hart County Dec. 1 and Franklin County Dec. 5. The seventh grade Lady Rams defeated the Lady Bulldogs Dec.