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Senior Aaniyah Allen drives to the basket during the win over White County. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Aaniyah Allen drives to the basket during the win over White County. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils will be ‘ready every night’ during championship-defending season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Lady Devils basketball tea, kicked off their first season in program history as defending state champions by splitting games against AAAA teams Luella High School and Cedar Shoals during the Peach State Explosion in Athens Nov. 19 and Nov. 21. The Lady Devils faced powerhouse and No.
Junior Kamaurion “Tank” Givens goes for the basket during the Devils’ loss to White County during a scrimmage in the Inferno Thursday, Nov. 10. The Devils are looking to bring the mantra of “HEAT” to the Inferno this season under new Head Coach Ed Geth. (Photo by Wells)

Junior Kamaurion “Tank” Givens goes for the basket during the Devils’ loss to White County during a scrimmage in the Inferno Thursday, Nov. 10. The Devils are looking to bring the mantra of “HEAT” to the Inferno this season under new Head Coach Ed Geth. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils looking to bring HEAT in new season under Coach Ed Geth

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Elbert’s Blue Devils basketball team kicked off a new season against Class A Division No. 4 ranked Social Circle High School and AAAA Luella High School during the Peach State Explosion at Cedar Shoals Nov. 19 and Nov. 21.
Elbert County Middle School Mat Ram wrestled with the junior varsity Mat Devils during the JV Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Fleming finished third in the 106-pound weight class for the day. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert County Middle School Mat Ram wrestled with the junior varsity Mat Devils during the JV Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Fleming finished third in the 106-pound weight class for the day. (Photo by Wells)

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JV Mat Devils conquer Inferno Invitational

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County junior varsity Mat Devils defended their home turf as they won the Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Along with their first place finish, the JV Devils had 16 wrestlers to place in the Top 4 positions in their respective weight classes.
The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils. (Photo courtesy of Jayce Bagwell)

The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils. (Photo courtesy of Jayce Bagwell)

7U team makes history as back-to-back champs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils made ECPR history as the first team to win back-to-back championships after bringing home the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 at Stephens County.
Assistant Coach Mike Williams walks off Prince Avenue’s field with sophomores Malik Hill (left) and Jermaine Sims (right) after the Devils’ 48-14 seasoning-ending loss Nov. 18.

Assistant Coach Mike Williams walks off Prince Avenue’s field with sophomores Malik Hill (left) and Jermaine Sims (right) after the Devils’ 48-14 seasoning-ending loss Nov. 18.

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Devils end ‘most enjoyable year’ after falling to Wolverines

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils wrapped a season that saw them in a second-round playoff game for the first time in five seasons after a 48-14 loss to Class A Division 1 No. 1 ranked Prince Avenue Chrisitian School in Bogart Nov. 18.
Mat Devil Isiah Davis finished Saturday’s Granite City Scramble as the 150-pound champion. The Devils finished the tournament second overall.

Mat Devil Isiah Davis finished Saturday’s Granite City Scramble as the 150-pound champion. The Devils finished the tournament second overall.

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Wrestling Devils, Rams finish second in Saturday scrambles

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Elbert County wrestlers finished second in a series of scrambles as the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Mat Devils took second in a home match in the Inferno while the Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams took home second at Social Circle Saturday, Nov. 19.
The Elbert County Blue Devils are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs after a 31-7 win over Pepperell High School in the first round Friday, Nov. 11. (L-R) Christian Harris (No 11.), D.J. Raiford (No. 53), Miguel Rodriguez (No. 30), Malik Hill (No. 22) and L.J. Clark (No. 7) react to a play during the Devils’ win over the Dragons. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Blue Devils are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs after a 31-7 win over Pepperell High School in the first round Friday, Nov. 11. (L-R) Christian Harris (No 11.), D.J. Raiford (No. 53), Miguel Rodriguez (No. 30), Malik Hill (No. 22) and L.J. Clark (No. 7) react to a play during the Devils’ win over the Dragons. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils are second round bound for first time since 2017

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
For the first time since the 2017 season, Elbert County’s Blue Devils have advanced out of the first round of the state playoffs after trouncing Pepperell High School 31-7 Nov. 11 in the historic Granite Bowl.
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Mat Devils win second at Panther Scramble

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Elbert County’s Mat Devils got their season underway as the JV team finished in second place at the Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Nov. 12. The team finished with 232 points behind only East Jackson, who finished in first with 256 points.
Lady Devil softball player Ava Lunsford signed to continue her softball career at Western Kentucky University Friday, Nov. 11 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) sister Audrey Lunsford, mom Karol Lunsford, Lunsford, dad Mike Lunsford and sister Elle Luns-ford; (back row, L-R) Coach Bria Bush and Head Coach Drew Greer. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil softball player Ava Lunsford signed to continue her softball career at Western Kentucky University Friday, Nov. 11 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) sister Audrey Lunsford, mom Karol Lunsford, Lunsford, dad Mike Lunsford and sister Elle Luns-ford; (back row, L-R) Coach Bria Bush and Head Coach Drew Greer. (Photo by Wells)

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Lunsford signs with Western Kentucky

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ECPR teams to compete for NGYFA championships

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A trio of Elbert County youth football teams are advancing for a chance to claim an American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Saturday after victories in the semi-final rounds of the North Georgia Youth Football Association in the Granite Bowl Nov. 12.