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Gracie Kidd reaches for a forehand shot during Elbert’s home match against Rabun County March 19. (Photo by Wells)

Gracie Kidd reaches for a forehand shot during Elbert’s home match against Rabun County March 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils beat Lincoln

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils tennis team picked up a big win over Lincoln County on senior night March 20. The Lady Devils won the match 3-2 in what was a close battle between evenly matched teams.  Picking up a win for the Lady Devils were Emily Poon in No. 1 singles, Gracie Kidd in No.
Mecole Hardman Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers March 20. (Photo by Emma Pravecek - Green Bay Packers)

Mecole Hardman Jr. signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers March 20. (Photo by Emma Pravecek - Green Bay Packers)

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Hardman signs deal with Packers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Former Blue Devil football star and Kansas City Chief Mecole Hardman is headed to one of the most historic franchises in all of sports after he signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers March 20.
Victoria Medellin scored four of Elbert’s five goals in their road win over Oglethorpe March 21. (File photo by Wells)

Victoria Medellin scored four of Elbert’s five goals in their road win over Oglethorpe March 21. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils, Devils beat Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams swept Oglethorpe County on the road March 21, as they both won by identical 5-2 scores.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Diamond Devils drop three in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
After riding a six-game winning streak entering a road series with Providence Christian Academy, the Devils are now trying to snap a losing streak as they are scheduled to see Oglethorpe County in another region series this week.
ECCHS Athletics Graphic

ECCHS Athletics Graphic

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ECCHS to start girls flag football team

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Elbert County Comprehensive High School's (ECCHS) newest athletics team has been announced as flag football is coming to Elbert County this fall. ECCHS announced via the ECCHS Athletics Facebook page that the school was selected by the Arthur M.
Kale Kurtz, Caleb Burton, Nolan Henderson, Madden Drake, Landen Adams and Carson Amabile finished first at the Cougar Invitational hosted at Mirror Lake Golf Club in Villa Rica. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Kale Kurtz, Caleb Burton, Nolan Henderson, Madden Drake, Landen Adams and Carson Amabile finished first at the Cougar Invitational hosted at Mirror Lake Golf Club in Villa Rica. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf teams win trophies

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Elbert County’s golf teams had a big tournament weekend as Blue Devils finished first overall  while the Lady Devils finished second overall at the annual Cougar Invitational hosted at Mirror Lake Golf Club in Villa Rica.
Brycin Hughes gets his swing around and makes contact with the ball during the first game of Elbert’s home doubleheader against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 14. (Photo by Wells)

Brycin Hughes gets his swing around and makes contact with the ball during the first game of Elbert’s home doubleheader against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 14. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils push streak to six

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils are riding a six-game winning streak after opening region play with back-to-back sweeps for a perfect 6-0 region record.
The Lady Devils swarm Victoria Medellin after she scored the game-winning goal in the second-half of extra time to beat Commerce 3-2 March 14. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils swarm Victoria Medellin after she scored the game-winning goal in the second-half of extra time to beat Commerce 3-2 March 14. (Photo by Wells)

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Soccer teams sweep Commerce at home

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer team swept the Commerce Tigers at home March 14 in a pair of games that saw a late winner for the Lady Devils and start-to-finish domination from the Devils.

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Tennis dominates BASA in sweep

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Elbert County's tennis teams pulled off a clean sweep of Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy as both teams came away with wins on the road March 12.  The Lady Devils shutout the  Lady Flames as they won by a commanding score of 5-0.

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Track teams kick season off at East Jackson

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Elbert County's track teams started their season by competing in East Jackson and bringing home a host of Top 5 finishes.  The Devils claimed a total of 18 Top 5 spots in different events throughout the day while the Lady Devils had 11 Top 5 finishers.