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(L-R) London Blackmon, Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson and Ellie Wheeler were part of the Lady Devil team who finished third in the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16. (Photo courtesy of Kesler)

(L-R) London Blackmon, Camdyn Moon, Lucy Johnson and Ellie Wheeler were part of the Lady Devil team who finished third in the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16. (Photo courtesy of Kesler)

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Elbert Golf Teams record Top 5 finishes in weekend tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams posted a pair of Top 5 finishes over the weekend at tournaments around the state. The Lady Devils, led by freshman Lucy Johnson, finished third at the Cougar Invitational in Villa Rica March 16.
Madden Drake and Hayden Marunich are members of the 2024 Blue Devil golf team, who are looking to build on last year’s season that saw them finish with an individual state-runner up and the top finishing public school in their classification. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Madden Drake and Hayden Marunich are members of the 2024 Blue Devil golf team, who are looking to build on last year’s season that saw them finish with an individual state-runner up and the top finishing public school in their classification. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Golf teams start season with prestigious tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams kicked off their 2024 season last month and are looking to build on last year’s performance that saw them both finish as area champions.
Mitchell Wheeler serves the ball during the Devils 3-2 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 11. (Photo by Wells)

Mitchell Wheeler serves the ball during the Devils 3-2 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Tennis Teams sweep Barrow, scheduled to face Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elbert County’s Lady Devils and Blue Devils tennis teams recorded a clean sweep of Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in a region match March 11.
Brady Bowen throws a pitch during Elbert County’s loss to Tallulah Falls at Diamond Devil Field March 7. Bowen pitched all seven innings in the first game of the doubleheader while striking out a total of nine batters. (Photo by Wells)

Brady Bowen throws a pitch during Elbert County’s loss to Tallulah Falls at Diamond Devil Field March 7. Bowen pitched all seven innings in the first game of the doubleheader while striking out a total of nine batters. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils fall in doubleheader against Tallulah Falls

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Elbert County Diamond Devils fell in back-to-back games against No. 5 ranked Tallulah Falls March 7 to drop to 7-6 on the year. The Devils fell in the first game 3-2 and lost 7-3 in the second game of the doubleheader after beating the Indians 1-0 earlier in the week March 4.
Head Coach Lance Ingram presents the Devils with the region championship trophy after they clinched the region with a win over Commerce last season. This year’s Diamond Devils team started the year ranked in the Top 10 in Class A Division 1 and are 1-0 in region play after a win over Tallulah March 4. (File photo by Wells)

Head Coach Lance Ingram presents the Devils with the region championship trophy after they clinched the region with a win over Commerce last season. This year’s Diamond Devils team started the year ranked in the Top 10 in Class A Division 1 and are 1-0 in region play after a win over Tallulah March 4. (File photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils beat Tallulah to open region play

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils kicked off their Region 8A Division 1 schedule with a 1-0 win over No. 5 ranked Tallulah Falls March 4. The Devils entered the game ranked No. 8 in Class A Division 1 by Coaches Box Georgia while the Indians were ranked No.
Ellie Wheeler and Hayden Marunich were both members of Elbert’s low scoring teams during a weekend of tournaments for the Devils and Lady Devils. (File photos by Wells)

Ellie Wheeler and Hayden Marunich were both members of Elbert’s low scoring teams during a weekend of tournaments for the Devils and Lady Devils. (File photos by Wells)

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Devils, Lady Devils play in weekend tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils competed in the Valhalla Cup while the Lady Devils competed in the Red Ryder Cup over the weekend. The Devils finished inside the Top 10 of their tournament while the Lady Devils finished inside the Top 15.
Adrian Jenkins serves the ball during his 9-7 win over his Hart County opponent in the No. 1 singles match. (Photo by Wells)

Adrian Jenkins serves the ball during his 9-7 win over his Hart County opponent in the No. 1 singles match. (Photo by Wells)

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ECMS Tennis Rams face Hart

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Elbert County Middle School’s Rams and Lady Rams tennis teams faced off with rival Hart County Feb. 29. The Rams were led by Adrian Jenkins who picked up a 9-7 win in the No. 1 singles match.
Paulina Guerrero heads in a goal during Elbert’s win over Hart. (File photo by Wells)

Paulina Guerrero heads in a goal during Elbert’s win over Hart. (File photo by Wells)

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Soccer teams fall to Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams fell to Rabun County on the road Feb. 28 on a cold windy night in Tiger. The Lady Devils got things started and fell to the Lady Cats by a score of 8-1.
Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Donald Bolton (right) celebrate with the traveling Elbert fans after the Lady Devils pulled off an upset of No. 1 seed Oglethorpe in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (Photo by Wells)

Head Coach Josh Jones (left) and Assistant Coach Donald Bolton (right) celebrate with the traveling Elbert fans after the Lady Devils pulled off an upset of No. 1 seed Oglethorpe in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils knock off No. 1 seed

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team finished off their season in style as they downed No. 1 seed Oglethorpe on the road in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs Feb. 21.
Paulina Guerrero puts the ball past the goalkeeper to score an Elbert goal during the Lady Devils’ 5-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22. (Photo by Wells)

Paulina Guerrero puts the ball past the goalkeeper to score an Elbert goal during the Lady Devils’ 5-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils start 2-0 in region after win over Barrow

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Lady Devils soccer team is 2-0 in region play after back-to-back wins over Athens Christian Feb. 20 and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) Feb. 22. The Lady Devils got their region schedule started with a 10-0 thrashing of Athens Christian.