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The Elbert County Diamond Devils fell in a three-game series to ACE Charter April 25 and 26. The loss marks the end of the season for the Devils after they finished with a 22-12 record and advanced to the first-round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (File photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Diamond Devils fell in a three-game series to ACE Charter April 25 and 26. The loss marks the end of the season for the Devils after they finished with a 22-12 record and advanced to the first-round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils fall to ACE in heartbreaking three-game series

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils won the first game of a three-game series against ACE Charter in the first-round of the GHSA State Playoffs, but fell in back-to-back games to bring their season to an end.
Bellamy Nash swings at a pitch during Elbert’s win over Hart County April 17. (Photo by Benjamin London - The Hartwell Sun)

Bellamy Nash swings at a pitch during Elbert’s win over Hart County April 17. (Photo by Benjamin London - The Hartwell Sun)

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Lady Devils finish tied for fifth

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team finished tied for fifth in the state after putting in a strong showing at the GHSA State Playoffs in Woodstock April 16 and 17.  The Lady Devils started their tournament run with a game against No.
Colson Brown lets a pitch fly from the mound during a game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 14. Brown and the Diamond Devils are scheduled to see ACE Charter in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs April 25. (File photo by Wells)

Colson Brown lets a pitch fly from the mound during a game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 14. Brown and the Diamond Devils are scheduled to see ACE Charter in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs April 25. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils to host ACE in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
The Elbert County Diamond Devils are playoff bound yet again as they are scheduled to host ACE Charter of Macon in the first-round of the GHSA State Playoffs April 25.  The Devils earned the No. 16 seed in the tournament and will face No. 17 ACE.
Melanie Badillo and the Lady Devils are scheduled to host Bleckley County in the first round of the playoffs April 24. (File photo by Wells)

Melanie Badillo and the Lady Devils are scheduled to host Bleckley County in the first round of the playoffs April 24. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils to host playoff game, Devils to travel

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Elbert County’s Lady Devils and Blue Devils soccer teams both qualified for the GHSA State playoffs with the Lady Devils hosting their first-round game and the Devils hitting the road for theirs. The No.
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.