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Blue Devils defend home court with big win on senior night

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
It was a successful senior night for the Elbert County Blue Devils boys’ basketball team, who earned a region win over Oglethorpe County 56-47. Before the game, senior wing A.J. Brown, center Jaylen Dye, guard Jase Mattox, guard Jordan Morrison, forward D.K.
Lincoln Blackmon and Cruz Floyd earned area titles at AAAAAAA area traditionals. (File photos by Bo Underwood and Mark Wells)

Lincoln Blackmon and Cruz Floyd earned area titles at AAAAAAA area traditionals. (File photos by Bo Underwood and Mark Wells)

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Blackmon, Floyd win area titles for Mat Devils

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Two Elbert County wrestlers are area champions, with senior Lincoln Blackmon and junior Cruz Floyd winning titles at the AAAAAAA area traditionals at Commerce High School Jan 30. Blackmon wrestled at 215 lbs and Floyd at 113. The wrestling team took the runner-up spot overall.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

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Rams put finishing touch on undefeated season with championship win

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Derek Aston received a hero’s welcome Thursday night after his Elbert County Rams seventh grade boys’ basketball team capped off a perfect season with a win in the NEGIAA championship game. “We went in the locker room and they hit me with every water bottle they had,” the head coach said.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

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Lady Rams triumph over Habersham in championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Redemption is a sweet thing, and that’s what the Elbert County Middle School girls’ seventh grade basketball team earned last Thursday when they beat Habersham County 41-23 in the NEGIAA championship.
Photo by Bo Underwood

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Lady Devils send seniors off with win over Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team honored its seniors Friday night after beating Oglethorpe County 62-36 in The Inferno. The Lady Devils improved to 13-7 with a 4-5 region record. Seniors Zy Belcher, Sarah Blackmon, Kaylen Rucker and Kamryn Webb were recognized after the game.
Casino night graphic

Casino night graphic

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EMH Casino Night this weekend

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Elbert Memorial Hospital is hosting its fifth annual Casino Night this weekend, with proceeds benefitting the Elbert Memorial Hospital Foundation. The event is scheduled for Jan. 31 in the historic Rock Gym from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jayden Thompson shoots for a doubleleg takedown in a match against Olgethorpe County. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils ready for traditionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
With dual season officially in the rearview mirrow, the Elbert County Mat Devils are turning their attention to traditional season with the Area 8A Traditional tournament scheduled for Jan. 30 in Commerce. The Devils capped off dual season on a high note Jan. 17, finishing second in the state.
Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils run out of steam against Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team came up short against Athens Academy at home Friday, dropping a region matchup 62-55 to the 16-2 Lady Spartans. The Lady Devils are now 12-6 overall including a 3-4 mark in region play.
A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils pick up home win over Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling 58-55 home victory over Athens Academy in front of its home Inferno crowd Friday night. The win brings the Blue Devils to 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the region while Athens is now 13-6 and 2-4 in region play. Senior A.J.