A total of five Lady Devils were named to the Region 8A DIvision 1 All-Region team while three additional Elbert athletes were named honorable mention. The all-region team is voted on by coaches from within the region.

Above left, Matthew Douglas performs a double-leg takedown on a Franklin County wrestler. Above right,Keith Moon tries to turn his opponent as he sets up a pin. Below left, Jaydence Jones stares down his opponent after the start of his match. Below right, Yilany Medina-Medellin looks for a takedown opportunity. (Photos by Wells)

Kamryn Webb was named the Region 8A Division 1 Pitcher of the Year Oct. 30. In addition to Webb’s honor, eight Lady Devils were named to the all-region team.

Ezra Adamson beats a Barrow runner to the finish line during the Region 8A Division 1 championship meet Oct. 26. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Isiah Davis makes an open-field tackle on the Athens Christian quarterback. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Blue Devil Band leadership team poses with a collection of trophies won at the Pridelands Marching Competition in Franklin County Sept. 30. (Photo submitted by Ansley McNeese)

Miguel Rodriguez runs through a Commerce defender during a 34-yard return in Elbert’s win over Commerce Oct. 20. (Photos by Wells)

No. 12 Mecole Hardman sprints down the Chiefs sideline during a 50-yard kick return that helped secure the Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers Oct. 21. The game was Hardman’s first back in a Chiefs uniform after he was traded from the New York Jets Oct. 18. (Photo by Reed Hoffmann of the Associated Press)

The Lady Devils swarm Ky Dubose at the plate after she hit a home run in Elbert’s game against Trion Oct. 19. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Parks and Recreation Department hosted the regular season finale of games in the Historic Granite Bowl Oct. 21. Elbert’s 6U, 7U, 8U, 9U and 10U teams played while the 11U team was on a bye. (Photo by Wells)