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Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb pitched a no-hitter during the Lady Devils’ dominate 12-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Thursday, Sept. 8 at Wesley King Field. (Photo by Wells)

Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb pitched a no-hitter during the Lady Devils’ dominate 12-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Thursday, Sept. 8 at Wesley King Field. (Photo by Wells)

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Webb throws no-hitter win

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb threw a no-hitter in a dominating 12-0, four-inning, second region win for the Lady Devils over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) Sept. 8. “It was really good to see,” Head Coach Drew Greer said Monday.
Maddox Adams finished in the Top 5 for the Rams (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Maddox Adams finished in the Top 5 for the Rams (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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ECMS runners finish second, fourth at Franklin meet

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   After a cancellation caused a delay to the start of the Elbert County Middle School Cross Country season, the Rams finished in second and the Lady Rams finished fourth in a meet hosted by Franklin County Sept. 8.
The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils defeated Monsignor Donovan High School during a five-match series Sept. 8. The win puts the program at a record-high five wins during the season.

The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils defeated Monsignor Donovan High School during a five-match series Sept. 8. The win puts the program at a record-high five wins during the season.

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Volley Devils prevail in battle with Monsignor Donovan

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils continue to build on their historic third season as they increased their season win total to five games, an all-time record for the young program.
Jurnee Porter jumps for joy as Sophia Vargas laughs at Porter’s reaction during the Lady Rams’ win over Stephens County Middle School Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

Jurnee Porter jumps for joy as Sophia Vargas laughs at Porter’s reaction during the Lady Rams’ win over Stephens County Middle School Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Rams improve impressive inaugural season

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) volleyball team ended their first-ever month of competitive play with a 3-1 record after defeating Stephens County at ECMS Aug. 31. The Lady Rams won straight sets to take a 2-0 victory over the Lady Rebels.
Katie Nguyen (No. 31), Lizzy Landaverde (No. 20) and Georgia Phillips watch as Ryleigh Rosenburg (No. 18) bumps the ball during the Volley Devils’ win over Commerce High School Aug. 30 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. The Volley Devils went on to defeat area foe and top state-ranked team Athens Christian Sept. 1. (Photo by Wells)

Katie Nguyen (No. 31), Lizzy Landaverde (No. 20) and Georgia Phillips watch as Ryleigh Rosenburg (No. 18) bumps the ball during the Volley Devils’ win over Commerce High School Aug. 30 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. The Volley Devils went on to defeat area foe and top state-ranked team Athens Christian Sept. 1. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils set program-high record with area win

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   With over half of their third season left to play, Elbert County’s Lady Volley Devils hit a program record during their fourth win of the season Sept. 1 against area foe and top-ranked team Athens Christian.
Sophomore Emily Booth had three hits, two runs and two RBIs during the region opener against Athens Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Emily Booth had three hits, two runs and two RBIs during the region opener against Athens Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils dominate during region opener

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   As part of an explosive first two innings in the first region game of the season, sophomore Reagan Baker hit an inside-the-park home run to help lead the Lady Devils to a 12-6 victory over Athens Christian Sept. 1 at Wesley King Field.
Senior Trusten Allen led the Devils in receiving during Friday’s win over Harlem with three receptions and 97 yards.

Senior Trusten Allen led the Devils in receiving during Friday’s win over Harlem with three receptions and 97 yards.

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Devils push through Harlem, rank Top 10 in state

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Blue Devils are in the top rankings in the state by both Georgia High School Football Daily and MaxPreps after Friday’s 27-21 win over Harlem High School that put them at 3-0 on the season for the first time since 2015.
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Arrowhead, ECCHS golf to host first-ever state championship event

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Elbert County is scheduled to host its first-ever state championship event when Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course and the Elbert County Comprehensive High School golf program host the  2023 GHSA Class A Division 1 Golf State Championships in May of 2023.
A host of Blue Devils celebrate as Gilbert Fortson (No. 42) recovers a fumbled ball from Madison County’s Red Raiders during the Devils’ 48-34 win over the county-line rivals Friday, Aug. 26 in Danielsville. After Friday’s game, the Devils top the state charts at No. 11 for Class A Division 1, according to MaxPreps. The Devils return home Friday, Sept. 2 to host Harlem for their third game of the season. (Photo by Scoggins)

A host of Blue Devils celebrate as Gilbert Fortson (No. 42) recovers a fumbled ball from Madison County’s Red Raiders during the Devils’ 48-34 win over the county-line rivals Friday, Aug. 26 in Danielsville. After Friday’s game, the Devils top the state charts at No. 11 for Class A Division 1, according to MaxPreps. The Devils return home Friday, Sept. 2 to host Harlem for their third game of the season. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils run over Raiders, rank 11th in state

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Blue Devils are ranked 11th in the state for Class A Division I by Max Preps after moving to a 2-0 record Aug. 26.