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Reagan Baker pops up and looks to first after fielding a pitch during the game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. (Photo by Mark Wells)

Reagan Baker pops up and looks to first after fielding a pitch during the game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy. (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Lady Devils beat No. 4-ranked Banks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Lady Devils softball team wrapped up their 2024 regular season with a 5-4, come-from-behind victory over region-leading, No. 4-ranked Banks County at Wesley King Field Oct. 7.  The Lady Leopards got the best of Elbert in their first meeting Sept. 3 as they won by a score of 12-2.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Devils see trio of season-bests in Jefferson

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Three Blue Devil runners posted season-best times as the Elbert County cross country team competed in the Jefferson Invitational hosted by the Dragons Oct. 4.  Elbert’s runners were led by Dakota Toole, who finished with a time of 19 minutes and 51.01 seconds.
Jacari Barnett stiff arms a Commerce defender during Elbert County’s 42-27 loss to Commerce Sept. 28. Barnett led the team in rushing yards after gaining 130 yards on 20 carries. (Photo by Wells)

Jacari Barnett stiff arms a Commerce defender during Elbert County’s 42-27 loss to Commerce Sept. 28. Barnett led the team in rushing yards after gaining 130 yards on 20 carries. (Photo by Wells)

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Tigers’ ground game bites Devils

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils fell 42-27 on the road to the No. 10-ranked Commerce Tigers on the road Sept. 28 after Hurricane Helene forced a rescheduling and a venue change.
The female runners kick off the first-ever Granite City Invitational varsity girls race at Camp Harmony Sept. 24. The Lady Devils finished with a pair of runners on the podium while the Devils finished second overall. (Photo by Wells)

The female runners kick off the first-ever Granite City Invitational varsity girls race at Camp Harmony Sept. 24. The Lady Devils finished with a pair of runners on the podium while the Devils finished second overall. (Photo by Wells)

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Elbert finishes second at first-ever Granite City Invitational

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils cross country team had a pair of runners finish on the podium while the Blue Devils finished second overall as Elbert hosted the inaugural Granite City Invitational at Camp Harmony Sept. 24.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Volley Devils match moved to tonight

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils volleyball team is scheduled to host senior night tonight in the Elbert County Middle School gym in their final regular season match as they are scheduled to see area opponents  Lake Oconee Academy and Washington-Wilkes. The matches were originally scheduled for Oct.
Elbert running back Jacari Barnett leaves an Oglethorpe defender in his wake as he rushes into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert running back Jacari Barnett leaves an Oglethorpe defender in his wake as he rushes into the end zone for his first of three touchdowns. (Photo by Wells)

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Elbert runs through Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils are 1-0 in region play after a decisive win over Oglethorpe County in Lexington Sept. 27. The Devils held Oglethorpe to just 149 total yards of offense in the game while amassing 479 yards of their own in the big win.
The Lady Devils volleyball team poses for a team picture outside Monsignor Donovan’s gym after winning a pair of games over the Lady Rams and George Walton Academy Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils volleyball team poses for a team picture outside Monsignor Donovan’s gym after winning a pair of games over the Lady Rams and George Walton Academy Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils sweep pair of games in Athens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils volleyball team picked up a pair of back-to-back shutout wins on the road Sept. 19.  The Lady Devils started the day with a match on the road against Monsignor Donovan in Athens, who Elbert had already beaten 3-0 in their first meeting Aug. 13.
Ky Dubose, Audrey Lunsford and Emily Booth pose with their home-run balls after beating Commerce on the road by a score of 8-7 Sept. 19. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

Ky Dubose, Audrey Lunsford and Emily Booth pose with their home-run balls after beating Commerce on the road by a score of 8-7 Sept. 19. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

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Trio of homers power Lady Devils past Commerce

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Lady Devils’ power hitting came alive against Commerce as three different Elbert athletes hit home runs to help Elbert County came from behind and defeat Commerce 8-7 Sept. 19.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Cross Country brings home Top 5 finish from Athens

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team brought home another Top 5 finish from the Athens Academy Home Meet No. 1 hosted by the Spartans Sept. 19.  The Devils finished in fifth as a team with 119 points, just behind fourth-place Mt.