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No. 4 Jayvyn Hickman gets a push from No. 13 Brady Dickerson, No. 50 Landon Williams, No. 64 Camron Ardister, No. 26 Colson Brown and No. 8 Marion Rambert to convert on fourth down during Elbert County’s win over Rabun County Nov. 1. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

No. 4 Jayvyn Hickman gets a push from No. 13 Brady Dickerson, No. 50 Landon Williams, No. 64 Camron Ardister, No. 26 Colson Brown and No. 8 Marion Rambert to convert on fourth down during Elbert County’s win over Rabun County Nov. 1. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

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Devils end regular season with win over Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team finished off their regular season with a big road win against region foe Rabun County, winning by a score of 28-21 Nov. 1 at Frank Snyder Stadium.  Rabun entered the matchup ranked No.
Audrey Lunsford was named to the Region 8A Division 1 all-region team. (File photo by Wells)

Audrey Lunsford was named to the Region 8A Division 1 all-region team. (File photo by Wells)

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Six Lady Devils voted all-region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team have a total of six athletes who were named to the Region 8A Division 1 all-region team, including the region player of the year.  Audrey Lunsford was voted the best player in Region 8, earning Region Player of the Year in her sophomore season.
(File photo by Wells)

(File photo by Wells)

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Cross Country headed to state

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team are headed to run in the Class A Division 1 State Championship meet after finishing sixth overall at the Class A Division 1 Sectional Meet Nov. 2.
Lady Devil catcher Reagan Baker frames a pitch in Elbert County’s series against Bremen Oct. 24. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

Lady Devil catcher Reagan Baker frames a pitch in Elbert County’s series against Bremen Oct. 24. (Photo by Bethany Booth - Elbert County True Blue)

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Lady Devils see second-round exit

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team was eliminated from the GHSA State Playoffs in the second round by No. 3 seed Bremen after falling in back-to-back games Oct. 24.
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.