Devils run over Raiders, rank 11th in state

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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)

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.

Although the Devils are trendi…