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The Elbert County football team is scheduled to wrap up their summer this week after competing in multiple tournaments across the state in preparation for the upcoming season. The Blue Devils competed in several 7-on-7 tournaments, traveled to Head Coach Shannon Jarvis’ previous school, Mill Creek High School, for the Elite Line Camp and finished their summer slate with the FCA Team Camp hosted by Reinhardt University. (File photo by Wells)

The Elbert County football team is scheduled to wrap up their summer this week after competing in multiple tournaments across the state in preparation for the upcoming season. The Blue Devils competed in several 7-on-7 tournaments, traveled to Head Coach Shannon Jarvis’ previous school, Mill Creek High School, for the Elite Line Camp and finished their summer slate with the FCA Team Camp hosted by Reinhardt University. (File photo by Wells)

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Elbert teams wrap up summer games

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team is gearing up for the new season as they are scheduled to conclude their summer workouts this week and begin acclimating for fall camp next week.
The 8-10-year-old All-Star Team includes Owen Albertson, Harris Amabile, Elijah Aston, Lucas Aston, Brodie Bagwell, Maddox Bellew, Haynes Bone, Beckett Dixon, Linkin Johnson, Remi Mills, Rhett Oakley, Job Wilder and coaches Matt Amabile, Kyle Bagwell and Justin Bellew.

The 8-10-year-old All-Star Team includes Owen Albertson, Harris Amabile, Elijah Aston, Lucas Aston, Brodie Bagwell, Maddox Bellew, Haynes Bone, Beckett Dixon, Linkin Johnson, Remi Mills, Rhett Oakley, Job Wilder and coaches Matt Amabile, Kyle Bagwell and Justin Bellew.

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ECLL competing in state tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Elbert County Little League  (ECLL) has a pair of teams who qualified for their respective Little League State Tournaments after winning the District 7 Championship.
Sameria McClendon catches the ball while tagging first base to put out a runner during the 8-10-year-old Softball District 7 Championship Game against Hart June 27. (Photo by Wells)

Sameria McClendon catches the ball while tagging first base to put out a runner during the 8-10-year-old Softball District 7 Championship Game against Hart June 27. (Photo by Wells)

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8-10-year-old Softball All-Stars finish as runners-up

Mark Wells
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Elbert County 8-10-year-old Softball All-Star team finished as runners-up in the Georgia Little League District 7 Tournament after falling in the championship game to Hart County June 28.
File photo by Wells

File photo by Wells

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Wrestling team to host youth camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Elbert County Mat Devils are hosting their annual Youth Wrestling Camp July 22 through July 24 in the Falling Creek gym. The camp is scheduled to be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 22 and July 23 and it is scheduled to be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. July 24.
The Elbert County 8-to-10-year-old Baseball team includes (front row, L-R) Lucas Aston, Eli Aston, Haynes Bone, Rhett Oakley, Beckett Dixon, Maddox Bellew, Job Wilder, Owen Albertson, Brodie Bagwell, Linkin Johnson, Harris Amabile and Remi Mills. The team is coached by (back row, L-R) Kyle Bagwell, Matt Amabile and Justin Bellew. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League)

The Elbert County 8-to-10-year-old Baseball team includes (front row, L-R) Lucas Aston, Eli Aston, Haynes Bone, Rhett Oakley, Beckett Dixon, Maddox Bellew, Job Wilder, Owen Albertson, Brodie Bagwell, Linkin Johnson, Harris Amabile and Remi Mills. The team is coached by (back row, L-R) Kyle Bagwell, Matt Amabile and Justin Bellew. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County Little League)

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ECLL’s 8-to-10-year-old All-Star team headed to State

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Elbert County Little League’s (ECLL) 8-to-10-year-old all-star team is headed to the Georgia Little League State Tournament after beating Franklin County 16-10 June 20 to win the Georgia District 7 championship. The double-elimination tournament started with a huge win for No.
Youth golfer Benson Holland takes a swing at the ball during the Elbert County Future Blue Devil Golf Camp held June 17, June 18 and June 20. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kesler)

Youth golfer Benson Holland takes a swing at the ball during the Elbert County Future Blue Devil Golf Camp held June 17, June 18 and June 20. (Photo courtesy of Larry Kesler)

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ECCHS Golfers host Future Blue Devil Golf Camp at Country Club

News Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School golf team held their annual Future Blue Devil Camp at the Elberton Country Clube June 17, June 18 and June 20.
The Elbert County Lady Devil cheerleaders hosted their annual youth cheer camp June 17 through June 19. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Lady Devil cheerleaders hosted their annual youth cheer camp June 17 through June 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils hold annual Youth Cheer Camp

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils cheerleading squads are scheduled to wrap up their annual Youth Cheer Camp June 19  after three days of fostering the next generation of Elbert County Cheerleaders.
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Hardman re-signs with Chiefs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Former Elbert County Blue Devil, Georgia Bulldog and three-time Super Bowl Champion Mecole Hardman signed a one-year deal June 7 to return to Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth season.
The ECMS football cheerleading squad includes (front row, L-R) Coach Dishae Blackwell, Myla Hood, Matylee Brown, Liberty Rousey, Presley Bellew, Sequoia Singleton and Coach Jamie Keblish and (back row, L-R) Jolee Ainsworth, Surrender Goings, Kenjia Davis, Piper New, Claire Moon, and Charity Oglesby. (Photo submitted by Jamie Keblish

The ECMS football cheerleading squad includes (front row, L-R) Coach Dishae Blackwell, Myla Hood, Matylee Brown, Liberty Rousey, Presley Bellew, Sequoia Singleton and Coach Jamie Keblish and (back row, L-R) Jolee Ainsworth, Surrender Goings, Kenjia Davis, Piper New, Claire Moon, and Charity Oglesby. (Photo submitted by Jamie Keblish

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Lady Rams hold annual cheer camp at ECMS

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
By Mark Wells The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Lady Rams cheer squads held their annual cheer camp in the Elbert County Middle School gym June 3 and June 4.
Emily Booth (back row, first from left) poses with the participants of the GACA Junior All-Star Game hosted by the University of North Georgia in Dalonega June 4. (Photo submitted by Bethany Booth)

Emily Booth (back row, first from left) poses with the participants of the GACA Junior All-Star Game hosted by the University of North Georgia in Dalonega June 4. (Photo submitted by Bethany Booth)

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Booth plays in GACA Junior All-Star Game

Mark Wells
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Elbert County Lady Devil Emily Booth had the opportunity to compete alongside 29 of the best junior softball athletes in the state at the  Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Junior All-Star Softball Game hosted by the University of North Georgia in Dalonega June 4.