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Ezra Adamson is set to run with the Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team in the upcoming Class A Division 1 Sectional Meet Nov. 2. (File photo by Wells)

Ezra Adamson is set to run with the Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team in the upcoming Class A Division 1 Sectional Meet Nov. 2. (File photo by Wells)

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Cross Country to run in sectionals this weekend

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Elbert County  Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams are ready to run their way into the State Championship Meet as they are scheduled to compete in the Class A Division 1 sectional meet Nov. 2 at East Jackson High School.
The Blue Devils Alumni team included Ira Robinson, A.J. James, Randy Jones, Tyheem Newman, Brayden Eavenson, Chaio Winn, Tarveil Fortson, Keenan Umble, Tyrone Turman, Landon Hill, Bob Thomas and Korbin Eberhardt. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

The Blue Devils Alumni team included Ira Robinson, A.J. James, Randy Jones, Tyheem Newman, Brayden Eavenson, Chaio Winn, Tarveil Fortson, Keenan Umble, Tyrone Turman, Landon Hill, Bob Thomas and Korbin Eberhardt. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Basketball teams host first Alumni Game

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils basketball teams hosted the first Alumni Game Oct. 26 in the Inferno.  The event featured two games, one with former Blue Devils and one with former Lady Devils competing for bragging rights.
The Elbert County Middle School Rams celebrate their 28-21 win over the Stephens County Indians Thursday, Oct. 17 in Toccoa. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Middle School Rams celebrate their 28-21 win over the Stephens County Indians Thursday, Oct. 17 in Toccoa. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams win NEGIAA Championship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Elbert County Middle School Rams football team is the 2024 Northeast Georgia Interscholastic Athletics Association (NEGIAA) champion after beating Stephens County by a score of 28-22 in the Reservation Oct. 17.
Kamryn Webb high fives Head Coach Bryce Bowen after hitting a three-run home run in Elbert’s second game against Dodge County Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Kamryn Webb high fives Head Coach Bryce Bowen after hitting a three-run home run in Elbert’s second game against Dodge County Oct. 19. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

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Lady Devils sweep Dodge in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils are on to the Sweet Sixteen after sweeping a three-game series against Dodge County in two games in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs Oct. 19.  The series saw a doubleheader played on Oct. 19 with a potential “If” game scheduled for Oct.
No. 22 Jacari Barnett follows lead blocker No. 13 Brady Dickerson during Elbert’s loss to Athens Academy Oct. 18. Barnett finished with 179-yards rushing and three touchdowns on 31 carries. (Photo by Wells)

No. 22 Jacari Barnett follows lead blocker No. 13 Brady Dickerson during Elbert’s loss to Athens Academy Oct. 18. Barnett finished with 179-yards rushing and three touchdowns on 31 carries. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils lose in heartbreaker to Athens Academy

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team fell in a heartbreaker to region frontrunner Athens Academy, losing on a blocked extra point with 44 seconds left.  The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two Region 8 powers that saw Elbert gain 437 yards while the Spartans gained 410 yards.
The Elbert County Blue Devil Band earned four first-place finishes and a superior rating in every category during the Lake Hartwell Marching Band Competition Oct. 19. Pictured with their collection of trophies are (front) Landon Bowman, (second row, L-R) Jocelyn Castillo, Naomi Bernal, Sydney Prince, Emily Poon, Micah Stribling, Devisha Desai and (back row, L-R) Emma Haynie, Nadia Hughes, Zuri Reid and Liam Wilder. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Band)

The Elbert County Blue Devil Band earned four first-place finishes and a superior rating in every category during the Lake Hartwell Marching Band Competition Oct. 19. Pictured with their collection of trophies are (front) Landon Bowman, (second row, L-R) Jocelyn Castillo, Naomi Bernal, Sydney Prince, Emily Poon, Micah Stribling, Devisha Desai and (back row, L-R) Emma Haynie, Nadia Hughes, Zuri Reid and Liam Wilder. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Band)

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Blue Devil Band puts on superior performance

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devil Band brought home four first-place finishes, a second-place finish and earned a superior rating in every category during the Lake Hartwell Marching Band Competition hosted by Hart County Oct. 19.
Brady Dickerson makes a contested catch in double coverage during Elbert’s homecoming win over Banks County Oct. 11. (Photo by Wells)

Brady Dickerson makes a contested catch in double coverage during Elbert’s homecoming win over Banks County Oct. 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Elbert puts on homecoming rout

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils football team put on a near flawless performance on homecoming as the Devils shutout Banks County 33-0 in the Granite Bowl Oct. 11.
The Lady Devils volleyball team poses after getting their first win over Rabun County in program history Oct. 8. The win came in the first round of the Area 8A tournament and was also Elbert’s first win in the area tournament. (Photo courtesy of Anya Human)

The Lady Devils volleyball team poses after getting their first win over Rabun County in program history Oct. 8. The win came in the first round of the Area 8A tournament and was also Elbert’s first win in the area tournament. (Photo courtesy of Anya Human)

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Volley Devils set new all-time win total in area tourney

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School history books are being rewritten as the Elbert County Volley Devils set a new all-time win total with an intense 3-2 win over Rabun County in the Area 8A Tournament Oct. 8.  The win was No.
(File photo by Wells)

(File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils to host Dodge County in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team are slated to host Dodge County in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs Oct. 19 after being given the No. 14 seed by the GHSA’s new power rankings formula.
Ty’Rikis Jones makes a leaping grab in front of a Providence Christian defender during Elbert’s 48-6 victory over the Storm. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Ty’Rikis Jones makes a leaping grab in front of a Providence Christian defender during Elbert’s 48-6 victory over the Storm. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Storm no match for Blue Devils

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team scored 48 unanswered points in a 48-6 road win over region opponent Providence Christian to move to 2-1 in region play.