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File photo by Mark Wells

File photo by Mark Wells

Mat Devils go 5-0 in duals at Winder-Barrow

The Elbert County wrestling team went 5-0 in its dual matches Saturday to win the Winder-Barrow dual tournament this weekend. The Mat Devils are now 9-0 as a team in dual matches this season.
Photo by Mark Wells

Photo by Mark Wells

Mat Devils take down first four dual opponents

The Elbert County wrestling team has won its first four dual matches to start the 2025-2026 campaign, along with some encouraging results in its early-season tournaments. The Mat Devils hosted Johnson and Cedar Shoals on Dec. 10 for a dual meet and got the win in both.
D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot.  (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert boys’ basketball begins region play with win over Storm

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team started its region schedule in the win column with an 84-75 win at home against Providence Christian Academy on Friday night. Four Blue Devils scored in double figures in a big offensive performance where the Blue Devils rode a late surge to victory.
Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Swarming defense propels Lady Devils to hot start

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team is off to a 7-0 start to begin the 2025-26 season. In their most recent game Tuesday night, Elbert got a big region win over Rabun County, who entered the game with a 6-1 record.
Scenes from Elbert's 70-60 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Scenes from Elbert's 70-60 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Hoop Devils rebound with three straight wins at home

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team bounced back from a 0-2 start to win their past three games and bring their record to 3-2 to begin the season. The Blue Devils earned their first win of the season over Social Circle last Tuesday with a 70-60 victory.
Scenes from Elbert County's 54-11 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Scenes from Elbert County's 54-11 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils basketball wins first four games

Elbert County girls’ basketball has hopes of winning its region and earning a state title, and the Lady Devils began that pursuit by winning their first four games of the 2025-26 season. The Lady Devils beat Madison County on the road to tip off the year.
Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Jesus Mills shoots for a takedown. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Blue Devils wrestling hoping to pin down state championship

Shane Anderson holds his Elbert County wrestlers to a high standard. The Blue Devils’ head wrestling coach, entering his 16th year in the role, believes the group has the chance to do something special. And he wants them to believe it, too.