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Sophomore Trustin Allen (left) and junior Jamil Burton (right) watch as senior Korbin Eberhardt (center) blocks a layup from a Rabun County Wildcat during the Devils’ competition against Rabun County during the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Saturday, Feb. 13. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils to play Banks for region title

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Head Coach Don Hurlburt and the Elbert County Blue Devils will face off against the Banks County Leopards Thursday, Feb. 18 for the third time this season, this time for the Region 8-AA Championship.

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Undefeated Lady Devils lead Region 8-AA

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The Elbert County Lady Devils have paved their way to head into the Region 8-AA Tournament as the No. 1 seed after an undefeated season in region play. The tournament will be hosted by Banks County as this year’s tournament rotation allows for the No. 1 boys to host.

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Williams sole senior for Lady Devils

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Elbert County Comprehensive High School student. Soccer player. Track athlete. Volleyball starter. Homecoming Queen. Sole Lady Devil basketball senior. Jedihah Williams has spent her senior year trying new things, including two new sports.

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Devils second heading into region tournament

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The Elbert County Blue Devils are set as the second seed heading into the Region 8-AA Tournament next week. Hosted by No. 1 Banks County, the first round of the tournament will feature No. 2 Elbert vs No. 3 Rabun and No. 1 Banks vs No. 4. Union.

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Blue Devil seniors shine in final season

Gary Jones

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

TEN QUESTIONS FOR BLUE DEVIL SENIOR JADEN BROWN Would you rather watch Lebron James or Stephen Curry play? A: Lebron James. Who is your basketball hero and why? A: Stephen Curry because he is a really good shooter, and I like to shoot.

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Seniors set career highs in final season

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Mat Devil seniors Jamal Rucker, Tyshawn Hughes, Cristian Hall, Irbin Olmos and Nolan Johnson have set career highs in their senior season. Rucker, in the 126-pound division, has over 172 career wins.

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Mat Devils qualify 13 for state

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The Elbert County Mat Devils qualified 13 wrestlers for the GHSA State Tournament in Macon Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, Feb. 10 after finishing in second place in the 5-AA Area Traditional tournament in the Inferno Feb. 4.

Sophomores Quon Moss (far left) and Kane Hughes and juniors Bryce Dickerson and Trustin Allen (21) jump for joy after the Devils’ 89-85 victory over Banks in double OT Jan. 22 in the Inferno while juniors Jamil Burton and A.J. Henderson celebrate with a hug. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Double OT Thriller

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

After Friday’s double overtime thriller in the Inferno that led to an 89-85 victory for the Elbert County Blue Devils, all Head Coach Don Hurlburt could say was how proud he was of his team. “This team, it’s a process. They have been growing and growing.

Sophomore Niya Moon attempts to block the Lady Leopards’ defense Jan. 22 in the Inferno (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils No. 1 in State AA, region

Rose Scoggins

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Head Coach Josh Jones was in shock after the Lady Devils’ victory over the Banks County Lady Leopards Jan. 22 in the Inferno. “I’m in shock. I wasn’t expecting that,” Jones said about the Lady Devils’ second win over Banks County. “I knew we could, I just didn’t know we would.

Junior Bryce Dickerson looks to make a basket in Friday’s game against Rabun. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Region victory

News Staff

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

The Elbert County Blue Devils’ 68-63 win over Rabun County Friday night in the Inferno has set the Devils closer to their goal for the season. “Our goal is to win the region championship. All of that is in front of us, all of that is still possible,” Head Coach Don Hurlburt said.