Sports

The Elbert County Blue Devil Football Team (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

The Elbert County Blue Devil Football Team (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

Devils ready to deal with the noise

After a successful 2023 season that saw the Elbert County Blue Devils football team advance to the quarterfinals of the GHSA State Playoffs for the first time since 2015, the 2024 squad is ready to deal with the high expectations that come along with having a successful program.
The 2024 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Lexie Agurs, Maiya Alcalde, Madeline Bellew, Isabella Belli, Alyssa Brown, Jamiya Brunson, Riley Grace Collier, Grace Dixon, Ki’Zora Hill, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Sophie Lavender, McKinley Moss, Olivia Paramore and Sydney Walton. (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

The 2024 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Lexie Agurs, Maiya Alcalde, Madeline Bellew, Isabella Belli, Alyssa Brown, Jamiya Brunson, Riley Grace Collier, Grace Dixon, Ki’Zora Hill, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Sophie Lavender, McKinley Moss, Olivia Paramore and Sydney Walton. (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris Photography)

Cheerleaders bring both new and old to Granite Bowl

With a new football season rapidly approaching in Elbert County, the Elbert County Blue Devil cheerleaders have been hard at work since early June, perfecting their new cheer routine and making sure Blue Devil fans bring maximum energy to football both games at home and on the road.
Blue Devil Marching Band (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris)

Blue Devil Marching Band (Photo submitted by Mercer Harris)

Fly me to the Moon

Elbert County’s Blue Devil Band is gearing up for blast off during the upcoming season as their upcoming halftime show is centered around the Earth’s lunar companion.  “All of the songs have something to do with the moon,” Band Director Ansley McNeese said.
No. 1 Ty’Rikis Jones throws out a stiff arm during a long reception in the Aug. 2 scrimmage against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

No. 1 Ty’Rikis Jones throws out a stiff arm during a long reception in the Aug. 2 scrimmage against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Wells)

Devils top Tigers in scrimmage

The Elbert County Blue Devils kicked off the 2024 football season with a dominant showing in a preseason scrimmage against Washington-Wilkes Aug. 2.  The Devils started the game on defense and after forcing a quick three-and-out, the Devil offense took over on their own 35-yard line.
Kamryn Webb winds up her pitch during the game against Stephens County. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Kamryn Webb winds up her pitch during the game against Stephens County. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue)

Lady Devils to host Prince for home opener

The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is scheduled to see Prince Avenue Christian School at Wesley King Field Aug. 8. for their first home game of the season.
Left, Quarterback Jayvyn Hickman (far left) takes a selfie with a host of young Devil fans using one of the fans’ phones during last year’s Community Kickoff. (File photo by Wells)

Left, Quarterback Jayvyn Hickman (far left) takes a selfie with a host of young Devil fans using one of the fans’ phones during last year’s Community Kickoff. (File photo by Wells)

Community Kickoff in the Granite Bowl set for Friday

Elbert County’s football team, cheerleaders and band are hosting the annual Friday Night Lights Community Kickoff event in the Granite Bowl Aug. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Year(s) in Review

Fall sports are set to officially kick off tomorrow when the Lady Devils softball team takes on North Oconee on the road at 6:30 p.m.
Audrey Lunsford leaps and throws over Ky Dubose during the 2023 season. Lunsford, Dubose and the Lady Devils softball team are scheduled to start their 2024 season with an away game against North Oconee Aug. 1. (File photo by Wells)

Audrey Lunsford leaps and throws over Ky Dubose during the 2023 season. Lunsford, Dubose and the Lady Devils softball team are scheduled to start their 2024 season with an away game against North Oconee Aug. 1. (File photo by Wells)

Fall Sports season cranks up Thursday

Fall sports are set to officially kick off in Elbert County tomorrow as the Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is slated to begin their season with a trio of road games. The Lady Devils are scheduled to start the year with road game against North Oconee’s Lady Titans Aug. 1.
Lyndsie Acker poses after finishing first in both the national championship and world qualifier at the U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships in Fairborn, Ohio July 14. (Photo courtesy of Eden Acker)

Lyndsie Acker poses after finishing first in both the national championship and world qualifier at the U.S. National Baton Twirling Championships in Fairborn, Ohio July 14. (Photo courtesy of Eden Acker)

Twirling all the way to Italy

Former Elbert County  majorette and feature twirler Lyndsie Acker is set to take her talents on the world-stage as she qualified to compete in the International Baton Twirling Federation’s World Baton Twirling Championships being held in Torino, Italy in August of 2025.
(L-R) Chastity DeJesus, Destiny Patman, Cheslie DeJesus, Ciara Rucker, JerMiriya Perrin, Taniya White, Kemiya Burton, Maurissa Heard, Zaniya Huff, University of Georgia Instructor Addison Kiser, Jimora Brightwell and Color Guard Coach Camilla Long pose for a picture outside the multipurpose room during a break in color guard practice. (Photo by Wells)

(L-R) Chastity DeJesus, Destiny Patman, Cheslie DeJesus, Ciara Rucker, JerMiriya Perrin, Taniya White, Kemiya Burton, Maurissa Heard, Zaniya Huff, University of Georgia Instructor Addison Kiser, Jimora Brightwell and Color Guard Coach Camilla Long pose for a picture outside the multipurpose room during a break in color guard practice. (Photo by Wells)