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Tyler Turman splits a pair of Habersham defenders and drives to the basket Dec. 11. (Photo by Wells)

Tyler Turman splits a pair of Habersham defenders and drives to the basket Dec. 11. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams split games against Habersham at home

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Rams split a pair of home games against Habersham Dec. 11 as the seventh grade team won by a score of 27-17 while the eighth grade team lost by a score of 43-26.
No. 12 Emily Booth and No. 11 Ky Dubose were named to the Class A Division 1 All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Nov. 30. In addition to Booth and Dubose, No. 2 Gracie Brady, No. 9 Audrey Lunsford, No. 26 Kamryn Webb and No. 17 Hannah Brady were named honorable mention. (File photos by Wells)

No. 12 Emily Booth and No. 11 Ky Dubose were named to the Class A Division 1 All-State team by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Nov. 30. In addition to Booth and Dubose, No. 2 Gracie Brady, No. 9 Audrey Lunsford, No. 26 Kamryn Webb and No. 17 Hannah Brady were named honorable mention. (File photos by Wells)

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Home of the state’s best in softball

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Elbert County Lady Devil Emily Booth was named one of the top junior softball players in the state after she was selected Nov. 30 to compete in the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) Junior All-Star Game.
No. 4 Kaylen Rucker leans away from a Hart County defender as she gets a shot up in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

No. 4 Kaylen Rucker leans away from a Hart County defender as she gets a shot up in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

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New-look Lady Devils start new season and ‘new era’

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team faced rival Hart County for the first time this season, but fell 55-38 in a game that was closer than the final score indicates.
Ethan Huling tries to turn his opponent over as he sets up in a pin during Elbert’s 48-30 win over Harlem Nov. 29. (Photo by Wells)

Ethan Huling tries to turn his opponent over as he sets up in a pin during Elbert’s 48-30 win over Harlem Nov. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils dominate Bulldogs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Devils completely dominated rival Hart County in a 64-9 dual win in the Inferno Nov. 29. Elbert hosted both Hart and Harlem in the Inferno and went 2-0 for the day after the Devils started the day by beating Harlem in a close 48-30 dual.
Ny’Zaevion Merriett looks to his coaches as he attempts to pin a Youth Middle School wrestler during Elbert’s exhibition matches. (Photo by Wells)

Ny’Zaevion Merriett looks to his coaches as he attempts to pin a Youth Middle School wrestler during Elbert’s exhibition matches. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Rams host exhibition, basketball teams go 6-2

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Rams wrestled a pair of exhibition matches against rival Hart County and Loganville’s Youth Middle School. The Rams matched up wrestlers in similar weight classes and let them wrestle to gain experience, so team scores were not kept.
D.K. Winn floats in the air as he attempts a reverse layup in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

D.K. Winn floats in the air as he attempts a reverse layup in Elbert’s loss to Hart County. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Hart and Oglethorpe, start season 1-4

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils came up just short in a fast-paced, back-and-forth 81-78 loss to rival Hart County Dec. 1. The Devils started the game by taking an early lead, but Hart managed to battle back and take a 19-17 lead into the second quarter.
No. 8 Eli Harris, No. 22 Jacari Barnett, No. 1 Ty’Rikis Jones, and No. 55 D.J. Raiford and No. 5 Malik Moon were all named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team. (File photos by Wells)

No. 8 Eli Harris, No. 22 Jacari Barnett, No. 1 Ty’Rikis Jones, and No. 55 D.J. Raiford and No. 5 Malik Moon were all named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team. (File photos by Wells)

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Football Region 8 All-Region team announced, Devils have 18 named

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team had a total of 10 players named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team Dec. 4 after being voted on by the region’s coaches.
A host of Devils tackle a Swainsboro player during Elbert’s 34-28 loss to the Tigers Nov. 24. The loss brings Elbert’s season to a close after the Devils reached the 10-win mark for the second consecutive season. (Photo by Wells)

A host of Devils tackle a Swainsboro player during Elbert’s 34-28 loss to the Tigers Nov. 24. The loss brings Elbert’s season to a close after the Devils reached the 10-win mark for the second consecutive season. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall in quarterfinals to Swainsboro

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team’s season came to an end after the Devils fell by a score of 34-28 to Swainsboro in the quarterfinal round of the GHSA State Playoffs held in the historic Granite Bowl Nov. 24.
Bry Harper fights for control during Elbert’s match against Franklin Nov. 22. (Photo by Wells)

Bry Harper fights for control during Elbert’s match against Franklin Nov. 22. (Photo by Wells)

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Mat Devils finish sixth in Franklin County Turkey Duals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished in sixth place at the Franklin County Turkey Duals hosted by the Lions at Rocky Ford Park in Carnesville Nov. 22.
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Elbert elects to stay in Class A Division 1

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Just days after being reclassified into AA by the GHSA, alongside neighboring schools from Hart, Franklin and Stephens Counties, Athletic Director Jeannie Jourolmon announced Nov.