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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.
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.