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Brayden Ingram and Jose Rodriguez linked up to give Elbert the game-winning run in the final game of their series against Banks County April 11. Elbert went on to win the series over the first-place Banks squad. (File photo by Wells)

Brayden Ingram and Jose Rodriguez linked up to give Elbert the game-winning run in the final game of their series against Banks County April 11. Elbert went on to win the series over the first-place Banks squad. (File photo by Wells)

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Elbert earns series win over Banks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils picked up a huge series win over first-place Banks County last week, moving the Devils to 12-6 in region play.  Banks came into the matchup undefeated in region play and riding a 15-game winning streak that started March 4 with a win over Commerce.
(Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

(Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Spring Sports postseason starting this week

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Spring sports are officially transitioning into the postseason as two Elbert County teams are scheduled to play for championships this week.  The Lady Devils slow pitch softball team is scheduled to head to Woodstock April 16 for the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs.  The No.
Madden Drake tees off at Arrowhead Pointe during a match against Tallulah Falls. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Madden Drake tees off at Arrowhead Pointe during a match against Tallulah Falls. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf team looking to defend ‘Border War’ crown

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams are hoping to defend their 2024 Border War trophy as they are scheduled to face off with Hart County and Franklin County in the second annual Border War.
Colson Brown led the Devils in hits in the series against Rabun County last week with five total hits across the three-game span. Brown also shared the lead in RBIs with two, and pitched for five complete innings in the second game of the series. (File photo by Wells)

Colson Brown led the Devils in hits in the series against Rabun County last week with five total hits across the three-game span. Brown also shared the lead in RBIs with two, and pitched for five complete innings in the second game of the series. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils to see Banks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The Elbert County Diamond Devils came into the week looking to snap a two-game skid as they face region frontrunners Banks County in a three-game series this week. The series was scheduled to start April 8 with the first game at Diamond Devil Field. Results were unavailable at press time.
Jose Rodriguez sprits down the basepath during a win over Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

Jose Rodriguez sprits down the basepath during a win over Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils bounce back with sweep

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils are back in the win column after they swept Oglethorpe County with a trio of run-rule wins in a three game series March 25 and March 28.
The Devils and Lady Devils golf teams pose with a pair of trophies won at the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

The Devils and Lady Devils golf teams pose with a pair of trophies won at the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf teams using technology to move program forward

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams are scheduled to host the annual Granite City Classic April 14 as they continue to improve over the course of the 2025 season.
Jasean Jenkins serves the ball during a match against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

Jasean Jenkins serves the ball during a match against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

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Tennis looking to Region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams are preparing for the upcoming Region 8A Divison 1 tournament as they finish up their regular season schedule with a match against Franklin County April 9.
(Photo by Wells)

(Photo by Wells)

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Track finishes first in Franklin

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils track teams swept the Franklin County Senior Night meet after both teams finished first overall at the meet.
Andres Paita dribbles by a Commerce defender. (Photo by Wells)

Andres Paita dribbles by a Commerce defender. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils sweep Banks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams have two games left in the regular season after both teams beat Banks County in commanding fashion March 28.
Miller Drake gets the barrel of her bat on a ball during a win over Johnson in the regular season. (Photo by Wells)

Miller Drake gets the barrel of her bat on a ball during a win over Johnson in the regular season. (Photo by Wells)

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Slow Pitch team looks to playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
After finishing off the regular season with a doubleheader on the road in Jefferson, the Lady Devils slow pitch softball team has its sights set on the postseason.  The Lady Devils finished the regular season with an 8-4 overall record, which has them ranked No.