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Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils flag football team splits two games at home

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Blue Devils may have been off preparing for the playoffs, but there was still gridiron action at the Granite Bowl last week as the Elbert County Lady Devils flag football team continued its inaugural season as a program, hosting Cedar Shoals for two games.
Mecole Hardman file photo

Mecole Hardman file photo

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Bills sign Mecole Hardman Jr. to practice squad

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Elberton native and veteran NFL wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. is back in the NFL. The three-time Super Bowl champion signed with the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad on Monday per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Buffalo is currently 6-3 and second in the AFC East.
Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were Elbert’s top runners at GHSA sectionals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country season ends at GHSA sectionals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Cross country season wrapped up for Elbert County last weekend at the GHSA 1A Division I sectional meet, held at Jeff Davis Middle School in Hazelhurst on Nov. 1.
D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) jukes a defender in Elbert’s 31-23 loss to Rabun County on Oct. 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils come up short against Rabun County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Elbert County football team lost its final game of the regular season at home to Rabun County 31-23 on Friday night. The Blue Devils started fast and jumped out to an early lead, but the Wildcats came surging back and Elbert was unable to overcome some costly turnovers on Halloween.
Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils’ softball season ends against Thomasville

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Elbert County softball came up short in the state playoffs last week, losing two out of three games to Thomasville in their double elimination matchup. The Bulldogs will advance to Columbus for the elite eight.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s JROTC Raiders hosted their annual home meet Oct. 18. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s JROTC Raiders hosted their annual home meet Oct. 18. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert JROTC Raiders win home meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s JROTC Raiders hosted their annual home meet Oct. 18. The Raiders finished first overall in the mixed competition, finishing first in rope bridge and cross-country rescue, second in the team run and third in tire flip. (Photos by Mark Wells)
Marley Geyer (left) and Kennedy Ray finish side-by-side at the Jan Taylor Invite at Franklin County High School on Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Shane Scoggins / The Franklin County Citizen)

Marley Geyer (left) and Kennedy Ray finish side-by-side at the Jan Taylor Invite at Franklin County High School on Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Shane Scoggins / The Franklin County Citizen)

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Blue Devils cross country chugs along at Franklin

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County cross country teams were back at it last Thursday, Oct. 16, running in the Jan Taylor Invite hosted by Franklin County High School. The Blue Devils’ boys team finished seventh overall.
Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County softball breezes past Putnam in state playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County softball team has Columbus on their minds this week ahead of a state playoff doubleheader against Thomasville Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 seed Lady Devils hosted No.
Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball’s season ends in state playoffs against Model

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County volleyball team made its first state playoff appearance in program history last week and traveled to Rome for a first round match against Model High School. The No. 23 seed Lady Devils fought hard against the No. 10 seed, but ultimately fell in three sets (25-15, 25-10, 25-19).