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Miguel Rodriguez intercepts a Whitefield pass. (Photo by Wells)

Miguel Rodriguez intercepts a Whitefield pass. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils improve to 6-1 after 34-16 win over Wolfpack

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team downed the Whitefield Academy Wolfpack 34-16 in the Granite Bowl Oct. 6 after posting a second-half shutout on their way to the comeback victory. “I was pleased with our defense really all night.
Lady Devil runners Isabella Harpold (left) and Linda Garcia (right) led the Lady Devils in Franklin County Oct. 5. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Lady Devil runners Isabella Harpold (left) and Linda Garcia (right) led the Lady Devils in Franklin County Oct. 5. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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Cross country teams finish sixth at Coach Jan Taylor Tune-up

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams posted a pair of sixth place finishes at the Coach Jan Taylor Region Tune Up hosted by Franklin County Oct. 5. “We went against some strong competition this week,” Head Coach Kyle Ashworth said.
The Volley Devils celebrate after scoring a point against Rabun Couinty Sept. 28. The Lady Devils are set to face Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in the area tournament Oct. 4. (Photo by Wells)

The Volley Devils celebrate after scoring a point against Rabun Couinty Sept. 28. The Lady Devils are set to face Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy in the area tournament Oct. 4. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils advance to area tournament with play-in win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils have advanced to the Area Tournament after defeating Athens Christian by a score of 3-2 in the Area Tournament play-in game Oct. 2.
The Georgia High School Association logo

The Georgia High School Association logo

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GHSA approves reclassification changes

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Changes in classification rules are afoot as the GHSA’s reclassification committee voted to approve several modifications for the upcoming classification cycle, including a split of public and private state championships in multiple classifications, according to the minutes from the GHSA’s State...
D.K. Winn makes a leaping catch in double coverage during Elbert County’s 45-40 win over Mount Vernon Sept. 29. (Photo by Wells)

D.K. Winn makes a leaping catch in double coverage during Elbert County’s 45-40 win over Mount Vernon Sept. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Blue Devils come out on top of Mount Vernon

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils have climbed back up to No. 5 in the state after downing Mount Vernon on the road in a 45-40 shootout Sept. 29.
Erica Christian does the Devil sign to the Elbert County dugout after reaching base safely in Elbert County’s 17-1 win over Academy of Richmond County Sept. 30. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

Erica Christian does the Devil sign to the Elbert County dugout after reaching base safely in Elbert County’s 17-1 win over Academy of Richmond County Sept. 30. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

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Lady Devils to play for region crown

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is set to play for the region championship as Commerce comes to town Oct. 5 for the last region game of the season. The Lady Devils sit in second-place in the region standings as of Oct. 3 with a 5-1 region record.
The Elbert County Running Rams competed in the NEGIAA Region Championship hosted by Franklin County Sept. 26. The Rams finished in seventh place at the meet while the Lady Rams had a runner in 23rd place and a runner in 55th place. (Photos by Wells)

The Elbert County Running Rams competed in the NEGIAA Region Championship hosted by Franklin County Sept. 26. The Rams finished in seventh place at the meet while the Lady Rams had a runner in 23rd place and a runner in 55th place. (Photos by Wells)

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Running Rams wrap season with seventh-place finish at region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
The Elbert County Rams Cross Country team wrapped up their season after finishing in seventh place at the Northeast Georgia Interscholastic Athletic Association Region Meet hosted by Franklin County Sept. 26.