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No. 22 Jacari Barnett leaves a Rabun County defender in his wake on his way to a 64-yard touchdown run to give Elbert a 7-0 lead in the first quarter of the win over Rabun Oct. 13. Barnett finished with 154-yards rushing on 28 carries with one touchdown. (Photos by Wells)

No. 22 Jacari Barnett leaves a Rabun County defender in his wake on his way to a 64-yard touchdown run to give Elbert a 7-0 lead in the first quarter of the win over Rabun Oct. 13. Barnett finished with 154-yards rushing on 28 carries with one touchdown. (Photos by Wells)

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Devils shut down Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team put on a defensive masterclass as they topped Rabun County by a score of 21-9 on the road, in what was the Devils’ first win over the Wildcats in program history. “I can’t put into words. This might be the one of the best wins I’ve ever had.
Elbert County’s Super-Regional bracket will see the No. 1 seed Lady Devils play against No. 4 seed Oglethorpe County in the first round while No. 2 seed Trion and No. 3 seed Whitefield Academy also face off in the first round.

Elbert County’s Super-Regional bracket will see the No. 1 seed Lady Devils play against No. 4 seed Oglethorpe County in the first round while No. 2 seed Trion and No. 3 seed Whitefield Academy also face off in the first round.

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Lady Devils to host Super Regionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team are set to host the Super Regional round of the GHSA state playoffs today after winning the Region 8A Division 1 championship and securing a No. 1 seed.
The Elbert County Blue Devils Cross Country team finished sixth at the Kent Kramer Classic Oct. 12. Elbert’s Devils and Lady Devils will compete next in the Region 8A Division 1 region meet hosted by Athens Christian Oct. 26. (File photo by Wells)

The Elbert County Blue Devils Cross Country team finished sixth at the Kent Kramer Classic Oct. 12. Elbert’s Devils and Lady Devils will compete next in the Region 8A Division 1 region meet hosted by Athens Christian Oct. 26. (File photo by Wells)

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Cross Country team competes in Athens, ready for region meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils finished in sixth out of 15 other schools at the fourth annual Kent Kramer Classic hosted by Athens Christian Oct. 12. “Our boys performed better than we were expecting after having fall break off with no practice.
The Lady Devils hold the region championship trophy in front of the scoreboard after defeating Commerce 8-0 at Wesley King Field Oct. 5. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Devils hold the region championship trophy in front of the scoreboard after defeating Commerce 8-0 at Wesley King Field Oct. 5. (Photo by Wells)

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Back-to-back region champs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team are back-to-back Region 8A Division 1 Champions after they defeated Commerce in an 8-0 run-rule victory on the back of a Kamryn Webb home run during a Senior Night game held at Wesley King Field Oct. 5. “After Rabun County [Oct. 3], they’re ranked the No.
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...