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Brycin Hughes tries to get his opponents shoulders flat on the ground as he looks for a pin during the Granite City Duals hosted by Elbert County in the Inferno Dec. 21. Hughes later finished off the pin and finished 3-2 overall on the day. (Photo by Wells)

Brycin Hughes tries to get his opponents shoulders flat on the ground as he looks for a pin during the Granite City Duals hosted by Elbert County in the Inferno Dec. 21. Hughes later finished off the pin and finished 3-2 overall on the day. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils host Granite City Duals

Mark Wells
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Mat Devils grabbed wins over area opponent Rabun County, AA’s Morgan County and Crescent of Iva, South Carolina in the Granite City Duals Dec. 21 and had three different wrestlers go undefeated on the day.
A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against both Hart County and Athens Academy last week. (Photo by Wells)

A.J. Brown led the Devils in scoring against both Hart County and Athens Academy last week. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils get first region win, beat Hart County on the road

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils basketball team picked up back-to-back wins over the weekend, getting their first region win of the season over Athens Academy Dec. 20 and getting payback against Hart County on the road Dec. 21.
Lady Devil softball player Emily Booth signed her letter of intent to join former Elbert County softball Head Coach Drew Greer and play college softball at Piedmont University Dec. 16. Pictured with Booth during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Bethany Booth, Emily Booth, Greg Booth and (back row, L-R) Faith Burgamy, Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen.

Lady Devil softball player Emily Booth signed her letter of intent to join former Elbert County softball Head Coach Drew Greer and play college softball at Piedmont University Dec. 16. Pictured with Booth during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Bethany Booth, Emily Booth, Greg Booth and (back row, L-R) Faith Burgamy, Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen.

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Booth signs with Piedmont

News Staff
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
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Lady Devils earn 12th consecutive win

Mark Wells
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils are 12-0 on the season after finishing off a season-sweep of Hart County Dec. 21 and picking up their fourth region win of the season over 10th-ranked Athens Academy Dec. 20.
Zy Belcher looks for an open teammate at the top of the key during the Elbert’s 54-23 win over Hart Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Zy Belcher looks for an open teammate at the top of the key during the Elbert’s 54-23 win over Hart Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Win No. 9 keeps streak burning

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Lady Devils are off to their best start to a season in over a decade after beating Hart County by a score of 54-23 in the Inferno Dec. 14.  The win over the Lady Dogs moved Elbert’s record to a perfect 9-0 on the season.
Audrey Lunsfordwas named to the GACA All-State Team Dec. 10. (File photo by Wells)

Audrey Lunsfordwas named to the GACA All-State Team Dec. 10. (File photo by Wells)

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Four Lady Devils named to GACA all-state team

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team had a total of four athletes who were named to the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State Team Dec. 10.  Sophomores Audrey Lunsford and Ky Dubose were both named second-team all-state as infielders.
Grady Jones passes the ball to his teammate during Elbert's loss to Hart County. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Grady Jones passes the ball to his teammate during Elbert's loss to Hart County. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Blue Devil comeback falls just short against Bulldogs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team came up three points short of a comeback win over rival Hart County after trailing by over 14 points at the start of the final quarter of play.
Kaylen Rucker drives through the lane and prepares to attempt a bounce pass to a teammate during Elbert’s 48-40 win over Madison County in the Inferno Dec. 7. (Photo by Wells)

Kaylen Rucker drives through the lane and prepares to attempt a bounce pass to a teammate during Elbert’s 48-40 win over Madison County in the Inferno Dec. 7. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils extend streak to six

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team are off to a scorching 6-0 start and are back among Sandy’s Spiel’s Top 5-ranked teams in the state for the first time since the final rankings of the 2022-2023 season that saw the Lady Devils make a Final Four appearance.
Brycin Hughes controls his opponent’s arm during the Panther Invitational Dec. 7. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes and Blue Devil Wrestling)

Brycin Hughes controls his opponent’s arm during the Panther Invitational Dec. 7. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes and Blue Devil Wrestling)

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Mat Devils finish second at Panther Invitational

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished second as a team at the annual Panther Invitational hosted by Jackson County after finishing the tournament with a total of 10 individual placers Dec. 7.  The Devils finished second with 161 points,  behind only Jackson County who finished with 211 points.
Jordon Morrison rises and attempts a floater during Elbert’s loss to Madison County Dec. 7. (Photo by Wells)

Jordon Morrison rises and attempts a floater during Elbert’s loss to Madison County Dec. 7. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils to see Banks Friday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils basketball team has their sights set on earning their first region win of the season as Banks County comes to town for a region matchup in the Inferno Friday, Dec. 13.