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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)

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Lady Devils basketball wins first four games

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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)

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Blue Devils wrestling hoping to pin down state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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.
Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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‘No easy games’ for Lady Devils basketball in new year

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Elbert County girls’ basketball took its region by surprise last year, but things are different this time around. The Lady Devils went on a tear to start 2024, racing out to a 16-0 start before finishing 24-5 and making it to the second round of the state tournament.
Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Cooper West finished first in the 126-pound weight class in the Granite City Scramble on Saturday. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils host first home meet of new season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The Elbert County wrestling team hosted the Granite City Scramble at the Inferno on Saturday, its first home meet of the 2025-26 season. Elbert finished fifth overall, while Mountain View claimed the top team spot. Five Mat Devils finished in the top two of their respective events.
Petey Allen (30) stiff-arms a defender in Elbert’s 24-7 playoff win over Oglethorpe on Nov. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Petey Allen (30) stiff-arms a defender in Elbert’s 24-7 playoff win over Oglethorpe on Nov. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils take down Oglethorpe in first round of GHSA State Playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils are moving on. Elbert defeated Oglethorpe 24-7 Friday night in the Granite Bowl in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The Blue Devils dominated on the ground and dictated the pace of the game all night, rushing for 269 yards as a team.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s national champion rope bridge team, who are members of the JROTC Raider team, took first place at Elbert’s home raider meet Oct. 18. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School’s national champion rope bridge team, who are members of the JROTC Raider team, took first place at Elbert’s home raider meet Oct. 18. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert JROTC Raiders finish first in nation in rope bridge

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The Elbert County JROTC Raiders will soon be sporting some new bling on their pinky fingers. The team finished first place in the rope bridge competition at the All Service Raider National Tournament Nov. 2 in Molena. Lt. Col J.D.