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Bryleigh Dickerson tracks down a fly ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson tracks down a fly ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County tennis, slow pitch move into region tourney, playoffs

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The regular season is winding down for spring sports in Elbert County. Several Blue Devil teams are at key points in their seasons this week.The Elbert County tennis teams are playing in the Region 8A Division I tournament held in Winder from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Pictured during the signing of the proclamation for the Spring Unity Festival are (L-R) Angela Mosley, Mary Clark, Graves, Jacklyn Bradford and Andraa’ Perrin.

Pictured during the signing of the proclamation for the Spring Unity Festival are (L-R) Angela Mosley, Mary Clark, Graves, Jacklyn Bradford and Andraa’ Perrin.

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Spring Unity Festival scheduled for April 25

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The third annual Spring Unity Festival hosted by members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s Iota Psi Omega chapter has been scheduled to be held April 25 from 11 am to 2 p.m. at the Historic Blackwell Gym.
The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

The ECCHS JROTC team brought two more state championships home from this year's state meet in Griffin. The drill team includes Naomi Bernal, Isabel Cruz, Yamileth Carreon, Daniella Govea, Colton Mabry, Nyasia Teasley, Micheal Bowman, Jacob Brown, Daniel Nguyen, Nalleli Rodriguez, Ariel Moncallo, Attorian Small, Tommy Moon, Seeley Stelter, Alex Scott, Samuel Gohn, Marley Geyer, Riley Masters and Jordan Poulsen. (Photo courtesy of ECCHS JROTC)

Elbert County JROTC drill team adds two more state championships

Mark Wells
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High school's JROTC program continued its recent dominance after the program added two more state championships to its growing collection.
Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.

Elbert County’s Zoe Evans signs to play flag football at Emmanuel University

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School flag football program may still be in its infancy, but it’s already produced one college athlete.
Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Cheyvis McLendon hits the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Diamond Devils extend win streak ahead of massive Banks series

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Elbert County baseball team is red-hot, having ripped off nine consecutive victories to improve to 19-6 overall including a 14-2 mark in region play. The Diamond Devils swept Rabun County last week, first taking a Tuesday road game 7-3 before hosting a doubleheader back in Elberton Friday.
D.K. Winn competes in the triple jump at Elbert County’s home meet on March 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn competes in the triple jump at Elbert County’s home meet on March 31. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County track & field hosts home meet

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Elbert County track and field hosted its home meet last Tuesday, welcoming the Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy, Putnam County and Oglethorpe County.Both the Elbert boys’ and girls’ teams finished second place behind Oglethorpe in their respective cumulative team rankings.
Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Head coach Josh Jones high-fives Bellamy Nash (5) as she rounds third base following a home run. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County slow-pitch softball off to sectionals

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
It’s postseason time for the Elbert County slow pitch softball team.The Lady Devils finished their regular season 7-3, capping off the campaign with a pair of blowout victories in a doubleheader against Johnson County Wednesday.
Emily Poon returns serve. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon returns serve. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Poon undefeated as Elbert tennis wraps up regular season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Elbert County tennis played its final matches of the regular season last week at home against Commerce and at Lincoln County.Both the boys’ and girls’ teams lost on the road at Commerce, each falling 4-1.The Lincoln County match went similarly for the boys’ team, with a 4-1 loss.
Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Harrison Matthews shoots the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County soccer teams beat Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Both Elbert County soccer teams went into spring break on a high note after each beating Washington-Wilkes at home Friday night. The Lady Devils were up first, hosting a Lady Tigers team that had five wins on the season and entered the match 2-1 in region play.