Sports

Topping the state rankings

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Elbert County’s Diamond Devils are ranked No. 5 in the state after sweeping a home doubleheader against Rabun County March 18 to improve to 16-3 on the year.

Devils push for region win over Rabun

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The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team moved back into second place in the region after an intense 4-3 overtime victory over region opponent Rabun County that came off the back of a Chapo Serna

Track teams host first home meet

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Elbert County’s boys and girls track teams hosted their first ever home meet March 9 as they competed against Stephens County and Hart County in a tri-meet.

ECPR 8U girls All Stars end as runners-up

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The Elbert County Parks and Recreation 8 and Under Girls All Stars finished the Georgia Recreation Parks Association District 7 Class C Tournament as the region runners-up Feb. 25 in Rabun County.

Diamond Devils defeat Tallulah

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The Elbert County Diamond Devils started off their 2023 region schedule with a 7-6 walk-off win over Tallulah Falls March 9 at Diamond Devil Field.

Rifle team ends state run in sectionals

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The Elbert County Comprehensive High School rifle team’s season came to a close in the State Sectionals after a 1150-1055 loss on the road to Columbus High School March 7.

Tennis teams are 1-2 in region

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Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams fell in their second meeting with Tallulah Falls March 9 to even their overall region record up at 1-2 on the year.