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Hannah Brady sprints towards first base after laying down a bunt. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils pick up comeback win over Franklin

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team picked up a huge 8-7 comeback win over Franklin County at Wesley King Field Aug. 26. Franklin entered the game ranked No. 9 in AA by Coaches Box Georgia and had already beaten the Lady Devils 9-5 Aug. 15 at home.

The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team starts their race at the North Georgia Championships Aug. 24. The Devils finished 10th as a team and were led by Dakota Toole who finished 17th overall. (Photo by Megan Ray)

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Devils finish 10th at North Georgia Championships

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team brought home a 10th-place finish at the North Georgia Championships hosted by East Jackson Aug. 24, as every Elbert runner on both the girls and boys teams posted improved times from last week’s meet.

The Lady Devils volleyball team poses for a picture after picking up a 2-0 win over Washington-Wilkes. Aug. 20.

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Net Devils improve to 3-5 with win over Lady Tigers

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Elbert County’s Net Devils picked up a big win on the road over Washington-Wilkes Aug. 20 to snag their third win on the season. The Lady Devils won the first set 25-13 and the second set 25-12 as they finished a 2-0 shutout win over the Lady Tigers.

Participants gather after the 2023 annual Labor Day Dove Hunt at Cornell Dairy Farm in Bowman. (Photo submitted by Jackie Seymour Harris)

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Georgia dove hunting season opens September 7

News Staff

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Press Release According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD), opening day will kick off the season on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Jacari Barnett throws out a stiff arm towards a Hart County defender during Elbert’s 17-7 loss to the Bulldogs Aug. 16. (Photo by Wells)

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Turnovers cost Devils against Dogs

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Elbert County Blue Devils football team started the new season off 0-1 after losing to Hart County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 16.

Peyton Jenkins fields the ball and throws to third during the game against Hart. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils split season series with Hart

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

After picking up a win in their first game against Hart County on the road Aug. 6, the Lady Devils fell in the rematch at Wesley King Field Aug. 19. The loss to Hart drops the Lady Devils to 2-5 on the season as they navigate their tough early season schedule.

Eli Alexander chases down an opponent at the finish line while his father Evan Alexander (far right, looking), cheers him on during the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships. (Photo by Wells)

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Cross Country starts off season in Athens

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils Cross Country teams started off their season with strong showing in the Northeast Georgia Cross Country Championships hosted by Athens Christian Aug. 17.

The 2024 Lady Devil softball team includes Peyton Jenkins, Brylee Buffington, Kimberly Hernandez, Bellamy Nash, Reagan Baker, Londyn Bryant, Erica Christian, Audrey Lunsford, Kendall Hudson, Ky Dubose, Emily Booth, Ella Harris, Miller Drake, Kamille Webb, Carlee Brown, Hannah Brady, Natalia Hernandez, Haley Jones, Makayla McKnight, Bree Dixon, Carmen Burden, Hayleigh Aston, Ansley Harris, Lily Bobo and Kamryn Webb. (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

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Lady Devils look to build on foundation with new coach

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

The back-to-back Region 8A Division 1 champions are looking to make it a three-peat as the Elbert County Lady Devils softball team heads into the 2024 season.

The 2024 Devil and Lady Devil Cross Country teams include Ezra Adamson, Eli Alexander, Brody Baker, Michael Beahringer, Landon Bowman, Devisha Desai, Mason Dove, Kinsley Duke, Ava Dunbrack, Samuel Gailey, Linda Garcia, MaKaylie Harris, Alexandra House, Anthony Linares, Colton Mabry, Yamilet Martinez, Grant Owens, Kennedy Ray, Ronny Medellin, Rilee Rucker, Brantley Smith, Dakota Toole, Samantha Walsky and Mitchell Wheeler. (Photo submitted by Kyle Ashworth)

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Cross Country teams run into new season

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

After finishing as the No. 6 public school in the Class A Division 1 last season, the Elbert County Cross Country team is looking to take advantage of the public-private split to have an even higher finish under second-year Head Coach Kyle Ashworth.

The 2024 Lady Devil Volleyball team includes Melanie Badillo, Kendall Baston, Lakeria Bradley, Lindsay Castro, Zurina Dillard, Shania Huff, Johna Johnson, Alyssa Mooney, Cadence Noggle, Trania Skelton, Ryleigh Stowers, Ja’Nydra Watts, Anaja Banks, Shamya Davis, Ayden Evans, Jessica Flores, A’Lirious Glaze, Ariel Moncallo, Camdyn Moon, Dayana Tapia Mota, Aerial Oglesby, Juana Oliver, Amelia Phillips, Peyton Roach and Deshayla Jackson. (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

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Volley Devils growing in ability and support

Mark Wells

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Elbert County’s Volley Devils kicked off their 2024 season last week and are looking to build on teamwork, effort and attitude as they look to the future of their program. “Teamwork, effort and attitude are goals we have for our team,” Head Coach Anya Human said Aug. 12.