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Jackson Black lets a pitch fly during Elbert’s 13-6 win over Washington-Wilkes Feb. 24. (Photo by Wells)

Jackson Black lets a pitch fly during Elbert’s 13-6 win over Washington-Wilkes Feb. 24. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils win over Bulldogs, Tigers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils improved to 4-3 overall on the season after snapping a three-game losing streak with a pair of wins over local teams.  The Devils started with a game on the road against rival Hart County Feb. 21 and came away with a comfortable 4-1 win.
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams.

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams.

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Devils and Lady Devils host Blue Devil Shootouts

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Elbert County's golf teams hosted the annual Blue Devil Shootouts and came away with a pair of Top 10 finishes in a competitive field Feb. 22.  The Lady Devils golf team led the way for Elbert as the team of Lucy Johnson and Camdyn Moon finished in seventh place overall.
Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 3-2 shootout win over Franklin County Feb. 24, improving their record to 2-1 on the season. (File photos by Wells)

Elbert County's Lady Devils soccer team picked up their second win of the season with a 3-2 shootout win over Franklin County Feb. 24, improving their record to 2-1 on the season. (File photos by Wells)

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Lady Devils earn overtime road win in Franklin County

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils picked up a close win over Franklin County on the road Feb. 24 in a penalty shootout to improve to 2-1 overall on the season.
Hudson Fleming and Brycin Hughes placed in the Top 6 in the state in their respective weight classes at the GHSA Traditional State Championship Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. (File photos by Wells)

Hudson Fleming and Brycin Hughes placed in the Top 6 in the state in their respective weight classes at the GHSA Traditional State Championship Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. (File photos by Wells)

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Mat Devils finish year with five state placers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The Elbert County Mat Devils had five placers at the GHSA Traditional State Championship in Macon Feb. 13 and 14, bringing an end to wrestling season.
The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after dominating Jefferson County by a score of 9-0 in the Inferno Feb. 11. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils soccer team poses for a team picture after dominating Jefferson County by a score of 9-0 in the Inferno Feb. 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils start season with win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Soccer season has arrived in Elbert County and the Blue Devils and Lady Devils are already off to a winning start as Elbert hosted Jefferson County in the season opener in the Granite Bowl Feb. 11.
Audrey Lunsford goes up to the basket with a hand in her face Feb. 14. (Photo by Wells)

Audrey Lunsford goes up to the basket with a hand in her face Feb. 14. (Photo by Wells)

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Playoffs back in The Inferno

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Playoff basketball returned to Elbert County yesterday as the No. 13 seeded Elbert County Lady Devils hosted the No. 20 seeded Chattooga Lady Indians in the Inferno Feb. 18.  Results for Elbert’s first-round game against Chattooga were unavailable at press time.
Zy Belcher of the Lady Devils basketball team was named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team. (File photo by Wells)

Zy Belcher of the Lady Devils basketball team was named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team. (File photo by Wells)

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All-Region basketball teams announced

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A total of nine Elbert County basketball players were named to their respective All-Region teams after a successful regular season for the Blue Devils and Lady Devils basketball teams.
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Diamond Devils win opener, lose in three straight

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Elbert County's Diamond Devils picked up wins in a preseason scrimmage and regular season opener, before traveling to Emerson for the Georgia Dugout Club Baseball tournament and dropping three straight games.
Brycin Hughes looks at his opponent’s shoulders as he rolls them onto the mat to finish off a pin. Hughes is one of seven Elbert wrestlers who qualified for the upcoming GHSA Traditional State Championship meet. (File photo by Wells)

Brycin Hughes looks at his opponent’s shoulders as he rolls them onto the mat to finish off a pin. Hughes is one of seven Elbert wrestlers who qualified for the upcoming GHSA Traditional State Championship meet. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils sending seven to state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Elbert County’s Mat Devils are sending seven wrestlers to the Traditional State Championship meet hosted in the Macon Centreplex Feb. 13 through Feb. 14.