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Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Sonee Bennett (right) direct traffic on the court during an Elbert game in the Inferno.

Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Sonee Bennett (right) direct traffic on the court during an Elbert game in the Inferno.

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Lady Devils ready for region tourney

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team is scheduled to kick off competition in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament semi-finals with a game against Athens Academy today at 4 p.m. at Peidmont University in Demorest. The Lady Devils enter the tournament as the No.
Jordan Morrison watches as his shot goes up during a game against Rabun Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

Jordan Morrison watches as his shot goes up during a game against Rabun Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Storm

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Elbert County’s Blue Devils basketball team beat No. 7 Oglethorpe County Feb. 8 in the play-in game for the Region 8A Divison 1 championship tournament, but ultimately came up just short in the first round of the tournament as they were eliminated by No. 3 Providence Christian Feb. 10.
Cruz Floyd pulls his opponent to the mat with the help of a headlock during the area traditional championships. (Photo by Wells)

Cruz Floyd pulls his opponent to the mat with the help of a headlock during the area traditional championships. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils finish second in area

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished second overall and had three area champions at the Area 8A Traditional Tournament hosted by Elbert in the Inferno Feb. 1.  The Devils finished the tournament with 12 total placers, including three area champions and eight Top 3 finishers.
Lisa Hill dribbles past a Franklin County double team during the NEGIAA seventh-grade region championships hosted by Hart County Feb. 1. Hill led the Lady Rams in scoring with 16 points. (Photo by Wells)

Lisa Hill dribbles past a Franklin County double team during the NEGIAA seventh-grade region championships hosted by Hart County Feb. 1. Hill led the Lady Rams in scoring with 16 points. (Photo by Wells)

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ECMS finishes as region runners-up

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Elbert County Middle School seventh and eighth grade Lady Rams basketball teams both made it to the Northeast Georgia Interscholastic Athletics Association Championship game, but both teams came up just short to finish the season as region runners-up.
Sarah Blackmon puts up a three-pointer while the Lady Devil bench looks on. (File photo by Wells)

Sarah Blackmon puts up a three-pointer while the Lady Devil bench looks on. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils blow out Lady Pats

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team is 21-2 on the year following a commanding 69-42 win on the road over Oglethorpe Jan. 31.  The big win was a rebound win for the Lady Devils after they suffered their second loss of the season to Providence Christian Jan. 28.
A.J. Brown blows by a defender on his way out of the back court during a game against Rabun County. (Photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown blows by a defender on his way out of the back court during a game against Rabun County. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils beat Oglethorpe for ninth win of season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team earned an important third region win on the year by dominating Oglethorpe by a score of 67-54 Jan. 31.
Tiyah Turman beats a Rabun County defender and drives to the basket during Elbert’s 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

Tiyah Turman beats a Rabun County defender and drives to the basket during Elbert’s 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils sweep Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Elbert County’s No. 2-ranked Lady Devils finished off their regular-season series with Rabun County 2-0 after a 52-41 win over the Lady Cats in the Inferno Jan. 27.  The Lady Devils faced Rabun for the first time Dec. 17 and dominated the Lady Cats, winning by a score of 57-34.
Senior M.J. Cook maneuvers around his opponent while fighting for leverage during the Inferno Invitational hosted by the Mat Devils in the Inferno Jan. 25. (Photo by Wells)

Senior M.J. Cook maneuvers around his opponent while fighting for leverage during the Inferno Invitational hosted by the Mat Devils in the Inferno Jan. 25. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils hosting Area Traditionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Elbert County’s Mat Devils are gearing up for the Area 8A Traditional Tournament after finishing second in the Inferno Invitational Jan. 25.  The Area 8A Traditonals are scheduled for Feb.
Dealyn Gray drives in from the wing and elevates to put the ball past a Rabun defender. (Photo by Wells)

Dealyn Gray drives in from the wing and elevates to put the ball past a Rabun defender. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils beat Stephens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils picked up their eighth win of the season on the road against Stephens County Jan. 25 before falling at home to No. 5 Rabun County Jan. 27.
Senior tight end Brady Dickerson was named first-team all-state by both the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Recruit Georgia after a season where he led the Devils in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. (File photo by Wells)

Senior tight end Brady Dickerson was named first-team all-state by both the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Recruit Georgia after a season where he led the Devils in both receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. (File photo by Wells)

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Dickerson named all-state for second year

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Senior Brady Dickerson of the Elbert County Blue Devils football team was named first-team all-state for the tight-end position for the second consecutive season.