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D.K. Winn shoots a three during Elbert’s first-round loss against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Wells)

D.K. Winn shoots a three during Elbert’s first-round loss against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Oglethorpe in first round of playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team wrapped up their season as they fell to No. 2 seed Oglethorpe by a score of 62-57 in a closely fought first-round playoff game Feb. 21. The No.
Daniel Ezqueda dribbles past a Barrow defender during Elbert’s 3-2 loss to the Flames. (Photo by Wells)

Daniel Ezqueda dribbles past a Barrow defender during Elbert’s 3-2 loss to the Flames. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils start 1-1 in region with win over Eagles

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Elbert County’s Blue Devils soccer team lost a close 3-2 game in double overtime against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Feb. 22 to drop to 1-1 in the region. The Devils opened the scoring in the game after Pablo Medellin earned a penalty for his side and converted the attempt to take a 1-0 lead.
No. 26 Landon Adams gathers the ball and throws to first as Camden Bryant looks on during the GA Dugout Club Tournament. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

No. 26 Landon Adams gathers the ball and throws to first as Camden Bryant looks on during the GA Dugout Club Tournament. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Diamond Devils post 2-1 record at GA Dugout Club Tournament Tou

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils baseball team went 2-1 at the Georgia Dugout Club Tournament held in Emerson Feb. 23 and Feb. 24.
Mat Devil seniors Carter Fleming (left) and Isaiah Davis (right) finished their Elbert County careers as state runners-up at the GHSA Wrestling State Finals held in Macon Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. (Graphics courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

Mat Devil seniors Carter Fleming (left) and Isaiah Davis (right) finished their Elbert County careers as state runners-up at the GHSA Wrestling State Finals held in Macon Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. (Graphics courtesy of Elbert County Blue Devil Wrestling)

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Mat Devils boast five state placers

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished their season with a total of five state placers – including two state runners-up and three freshman placers – to finish fifth in the state as a team.
Landon Hill goes up with the ball in front of a Tallulah Falls defender during Elbert’s win over the Indians in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament. The Devils finished in third place during the tournament behind a team-high 20 points from Hill. (Photo by Wells)

Landon Hill goes up with the ball in front of a Tallulah Falls defender during Elbert’s win over the Indians in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament. The Devils finished in third place during the tournament behind a team-high 20 points from Hill. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils finish third in region, will see Oglethorpe in Playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The No. 3 seed Elbert County Blue Devils Basketball team are set to kick off first-round playoff action this week as they travel to No. 2 seed Oglethorpe County Feb. 21 after finishing in third place in the region standings.
Junior Grady Jones was named to the Region 8A Division 1 all-region team after the conclusion of this year’s region tournament. (Photo by Wells)

Junior Grady Jones was named to the Region 8A Division 1 all-region team after the conclusion of this year’s region tournament. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils and Lady Devils named to all-region teams

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils basketball teams had a total of three players named to the all-region teams and a total of three players who were named all-region honorable mention at the conclusion of the region tournament Feb. 16.
Kaylen Rucker pushes past an Athens Christian defender during Elbert’s loss to Athens Christian in the Region 8A Division tournament. (Photo by Wells)

Kaylen Rucker pushes past an Athens Christian defender during Elbert’s loss to Athens Christian in the Region 8A Division tournament. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils win play-in game for fourth place region finish

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Postseason basketball makes its return to Elbert County Athletics tonight as the Lady Devils basketball team is scheduled to travel to Oglethorpe County for the first round of the GHSA State playoffs. Tonight’s matchup will see the No. 4 seed Lady Devils take on the No.
Hardman and Mahomes celebrate the win. Hardman has now won three Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs, two of which are back-to-back wins in the 2023 and 2024 Super Bowls. (Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs at Chiefs.com.)

Hardman and Mahomes celebrate the win. Hardman has now won three Super Bowl titles with the Chiefs, two of which are back-to-back wins in the 2023 and 2024 Super Bowls. (Photo courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs at Chiefs.com.)

Catching a Super Bowl win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Former Elbert County Blue Devil and Bowman native Mecole Hardman Jr. caught the game winning touchdown of the 2024 Super Bowl, giving the Kansas City Chiefs back-to-back Super Bowl titles and Hardman’s third Super Bowl title of his career.
No. 7 Pablo Medellin settles the ball while No. 16 Brandon Horne and No. 10 Juan Martinez look on during Elbert’s 9-1 win over Hart County Feb. 9. (Photo by Benjamin London of The Hartwell Sun.)

No. 7 Pablo Medellin settles the ball while No. 16 Brandon Horne and No. 10 Juan Martinez look on during Elbert’s 9-1 win over Hart County Feb. 9. (Photo by Benjamin London of The Hartwell Sun.)

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Devils defeat Hart, start season 2-0

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team kicked off their season with a pair of dominant wins over Washington-Wilkes and Hart County in the Granite Bowl to start 2-0 on the season. After facing off with Lincoln County in a preseason scrimmage Feb.
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Mat Devils qualify eight for state championship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Elbert County Mat Devils will take eight wrestlers to Class A Division 1 Traditional State Championship in Macon Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. Wrestlers earned the opportunity to compete for the state title after finishing in the Top 6 of the sectional round, held Feb. 10 at Dublin High School.