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Brady Dickerson catches a 22-yard touchdown pass during Elbert’s 31-28 loss to Lincoln County Sept. 12. (Photo by Wells)

Brady Dickerson catches a 22-yard touchdown pass during Elbert’s 31-28 loss to Lincoln County Sept. 12. (Photo by Wells)

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Blue Devils lose to Red Devils

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils fell to 1-3 on the season after they were defeated 31-28 by a hard-nosed Lincoln County squad Sept. 12. The Blue Devils out-gained Lincoln by 124 yards on offense, but turnovers continue to haunt Elbert late in games.
Miller Drake slides into third base after hitting a triple against Providence Christian Sept. 5. Drake finished with two runs and an RBI in Elbert’s region win over Oglethorpe Sept. 10. (File photo by Wells)

Miller Drake slides into third base after hitting a triple against Providence Christian Sept. 5. Drake finished with two runs and an RBI in Elbert’s region win over Oglethorpe Sept. 10. (File photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils hold second in region after win over Oglethorpe

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team took control of second place in the Region 8A Division 1 standings after beating Oglethorpe County 11-3 at home Sept. 10.  The two teams entered the game tied for second place in the region standings with matching 2-1 region records.
The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team starts strong at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12. The Devils finished in third place as a team. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

The Elbert County Blue Devil cross country team starts strong at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12. The Devils finished in third place as a team. (Photo by Kennedy Ray)

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Cross country finishes third in Tallulah Falls

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils cross country team finished on the podium in third place overall at the Southern Traditions Cross Country Jamboree hosted by Tallulah Falls Sept. 12.
(File photo by Mark Wells)

(File photo by Mark Wells)

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Volley Devils to see Monsignor Donovan tomorrow

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils are scheduled to face off with familiar foe Monsignor Donovan Sept. 19 as they look to finish off a season sweep of the Lady Rams.  Elbert is scheduled to see the Lady Rams for the second time this year after beating them at home by a score of 3-0 Aug.
Dakota Toole crosses the finish line in third place overall during the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational Sept. 7. (Photo by Shane Scoggins - Franklin County Citizen)

Dakota Toole crosses the finish line in third place overall during the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational Sept. 7. (Photo by Shane Scoggins - Franklin County Citizen)

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Elbert finishes with two medalists

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams finished with one medalist each at the Bill Woods Pridelands High School Invitational hosted by Franklin County Sept. 7.  Dakota Toole finished  in third overall in the boys race with a time of 19 minutes and 46.
Hannah Brady makes a leaping catch in the outfield. (Photo by Wells)

Hannah Brady makes a leaping catch in the outfield. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils get win over Providence, lose to Banks

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team bounced back from a loss to Banks County Sept. 3 to dominate Providence Christian by a score of 9-1 as the Lady Devils moved to 3-1 in region play.
No. 4 Jayvyn Hickman extends the ball over the goal line for an Elbert touchdown late in the fourth quarter while No. 50 Landon Williams celebrates. (Photo by Wells)

No. 4 Jayvyn Hickman extends the ball over the goal line for an Elbert touchdown late in the fourth quarter while No. 50 Landon Williams celebrates. (Photo by Wells)

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Elbert gets first win over Wesleyan

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is back in the win column after earning a big 49-35 win over Wesleyan, the No. 6-ranked private school from Class A Division 1 to AAA.
Lindsay Castro makes a leaning bump during Elbert’s match against Walnut Grove Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

Lindsay Castro makes a leaning bump during Elbert’s match against Walnut Grove Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils get first win over Stephens in program history

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils volleyball team picked up their first win over Stephens County in program history as they went 2-2 last week.  After a full week off from their 2-0 loss to Harlem Aug. 20, the Lady Devils came into their pair of Aug.
The Lady Devils started their region schedule 2-0. (File Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils started their region schedule 2-0. (File Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils start region schedule 2-0

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is 2-0 in region play after dominating a game against Commerce Aug. 27 and fending off a comeback attempt from Rabun County Aug. 29 to kick off their region schedule.  After picking up a big comeback win over Franklin County Aug.
No. 24 Jose Rodriguez times his jump perfectly and intercepts a Stephens County (Photo by Wells)

No. 24 Jose Rodriguez times his jump perfectly and intercepts a Stephens County (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to 0-2 in Toccoa

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devil football team came up just short in the final quarter of play in a road game against the No. 2 team in AA, Stephens County.  “Our kids played their hearts out, but when you’re sloppy, there’s no reward for that,” Head Coach Shannon Jarvis said.