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Mat Devil senior Brice Noggle pins Apalachee senior Brandon Bryant as his teammates (L-R) Trez White, Camden Harris, Nolan Johnson and Tyshawn Hughes look on during the Granite City Scramble Nov. 23 in the Inferno. (Photo by Cary Best)

Mat Devil senior Brice Noggle pins Apalachee senior Brandon Bryant as his teammates (L-R) Trez White, Camden Harris, Nolan Johnson and Tyshawn Hughes look on during the Granite City Scramble Nov. 23 in the Inferno. (Photo by Cary Best)

Mat Devils ignite the Inferno

Blue Devil senior shooting guard D.J. Ardister shoots one of his four 3-pointers as coach Don Hurlburt looks on during Elbert County’s 76-60 win over Westside of Anderson, South Carolina Nov. 23 at Franklin County High School in Carnesville. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devil senior shooting guard D.J. Ardister shoots one of his four 3-pointers as coach Don Hurlburt looks on during Elbert County’s 76-60 win over Westside of Anderson, South Carolina Nov. 23 at Franklin County High School in Carnesville. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devils roll over Westside in season opener

Don’t look now, but the Blue Devils could surprise a lot of people this season. After graduating all its starting players on a record-setting season, Elbert has returned with depth, size and a fighting spirit.
Head football coach Brad Waggoner (left) delivers his last post-game speech of the season after Elbert County fell 48-21 to Frederick Douglass Nov. 16 at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.

Head football coach Brad Waggoner (left) delivers his last post-game speech of the season after Elbert County fell 48-21 to Frederick Douglass Nov. 16 at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta.

Blue Devils fall to powerful Douglass

Elbert County mistakes and a premiere Douglass High School running back made for a long night for the Blue Devils in Atlanta Saturday night. Elbert committed seven first-half penalties for 65 yards, including four false starts.

Devils finish third in first meet

Led by tournament champions Gavin Brady, Brice Noggle and Khrystian Anderson, the Mat Devils finished in third place during the Panther Scramble Nov. 9 at Jackson County High School in Jefferson.
Elbert County football

Elbert County football

Elbert to stop Douglass’ running attack

When Elbert County plays Frederick Douglass High School at Lakewood Stadium in Atlanta Saturday night, it will be to capture the first playoff victory in two seasons (Elbert’s last came against Coosa High School in 2017).
Blue Devil junior linebacker C.J. Tate returns a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown during Elbert County’s 48-7 region win over Banks County Nov. 8 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devil junior linebacker C.J. Tate returns a fumble 40 yards for a touchdown during Elbert County’s 48-7 region win over Banks County Nov. 8 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devils bust up chippy Leopards

After recognizing 42 fall sports seniors, Elbert County rolled over Banks County 48-13 Nov. 8 in the Granite Bowl.
Blue Devil senior running back Shun Allen rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns in Elbert County’s 56-7 win at Putnam County Nov. 1 in Eatonton. (Photo by Cary Best)

Blue Devil senior running back Shun Allen rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns in Elbert County’s 56-7 win at Putnam County Nov. 1 in Eatonton. (Photo by Cary Best)

Devils rush for record 635 yards

At 635 yards, Elbert County set a school rushing record in its 56-7 win at Putnam County Nov. 1 in Eatonton. 
Elbert County football

Elbert County football

Elbert to wrap up season against Banks

After Elbert’s second region loss to Rabun Oct. 18, Elbert County Head Football Coach Brad Waggoner challenged his Blue Devils to win the next three games in a row.