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Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady slaps a tag on a Washington-Wilkes runner during Elbert County’s 5-1 win over the Lady Tigers Sept. 7. Brady finished the game going 1-for-2 at the plate with one RBI. The win over the Lady Tigers was Elbert’s sixth in a row and bumped Elbert to No. 7 in the Sept. 11 Coaches Box Georgia Class A Division 1 Coaches Poll. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady slaps a tag on a Washington-Wilkes runner during Elbert County’s 5-1 win over the Lady Tigers Sept. 7. Brady finished the game going 1-for-2 at the plate with one RBI. The win over the Lady Tigers was Elbert’s sixth in a row and bumped Elbert to No. 7 in the Sept. 11 Coaches Box Georgia Class A Division 1 Coaches Poll. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils ranked No. 7 in state coaches poll

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils were ranked No. 7 in Class A Division 1 in the Sept.11 Coaches Box Georgia Coaches Poll after extending their winning streak to six with back-to-back non-region wins Sept. 5 and Sept. 7. “We feel like we’re really clicking together.
Ezra Adamson, (top) Dakota Toole and (bottom) Connor Holland pose with their Top 10 medals after the meet in Franklin County Sept. 9. (Photo by Wells)

Ezra Adamson, (top) Dakota Toole and (bottom) Connor Holland pose with their Top 10 medals after the meet in Franklin County Sept. 9. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils finish third, Lady Devils post season-bests in Carnesville

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils Cross Country team had three runners finish in the Top 10 and brought home a third-place team finish after competing at the Bill Woods Pridelands Invitational hosted by Franklin County High School in Carnesville Sept. 9.
Ryleigh Stowers bumps the ball during Elbert County’s 2-0 loss to Prince Avenue Sept. 7. The Lady Devils went on to defeat Commerce 2-1 later in the evening. (Photo by Wells)

Ryleigh Stowers bumps the ball during Elbert County’s 2-0 loss to Prince Avenue Sept. 7. The Lady Devils went on to defeat Commerce 2-1 later in the evening. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils defeat Commerce

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils picked up another area win as they downed Commerce 2-1 on the road Sept. 7 to improve to 6-18 on the season and 2-2 in the area. Elbert started the game by winning the first set 25-21, but fell 25-13 in the second set.
The Lady Rams volleyball team celebrates after Sophia Vargas gets an ace to seal a victory over Habersham Sept. 6. The Lady Rams controlled the match from start to finish as they won the first set 25-12 and the second set 25-11. (Photo by Wells)

The Lady Rams volleyball team celebrates after Sophia Vargas gets an ace to seal a victory over Habersham Sept. 6. The Lady Rams controlled the match from start to finish as they won the first set 25-12 and the second set 25-11. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams volleyball adds wins over Habersham, Franklin

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Volley Rams downed Habersham in straight sets on their way to a 2-0 home-win Sept. 6 before traveling to Franklin County Sept. 12 and winning 2-0.
No. 54 Seneca Turner and No. 42 D.J. Fortson wrap up the Harlem quarterback in the backfield late in the game. (Photo by Wells)

No. 54 Seneca Turner and No. 42 D.J. Fortson wrap up the Harlem quarterback in the backfield late in the game. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils score 21 unanswered in comeback win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team scored 21 unanswered second-half points after trailing 20-0 at halftime to pull off a 21-20 comeback win over Harlem on the road Sept. 1. “I’ve never seen such a tale of two different halves,” Head Coach Shannon Jarvis said.
Johna Johnson leaps to spike the ball in the Volley Devils’ 2-0 loss to Madison County Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

Johna Johnson leaps to spike the ball in the Volley Devils’ 2-0 loss to Madison County Aug. 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils grab first area win over Athens Christian

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils secured a close 2-1 win over Athens Christian in their first night of area matches this season as Elbert improved to 4-14 on the year. Elbert started off the match against the Lady Eagles with a close 25-22 win in the first set.
No. 9 Audrey Lunsford throws over to first base after fielding the ball in Elbert’s 14-2 win over Athens Christian Aug. 29. Lunsford finished the game going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, two RBIs and three runs. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

No. 9 Audrey Lunsford throws over to first base after fielding the ball in Elbert’s 14-2 win over Athens Christian Aug. 29. Lunsford finished the game going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, two RBIs and three runs. (Photo by Bethany Booth)

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Softball team opens region play with back-to-back wins

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Lady Devils kicked off their region schedule with a pair of dominant run-rule wins over Athens Christian Aug. 29 and Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Aug. 31 to improve to 8-3 on the season. “I think everybody is just sort of clicking,” Head Coach Drew Greer said.
A pair of Rams tackle a Stephens County player as the ball pops loose for a fumble in Elbert’s 22-0 loss to the Rebels Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

A pair of Rams tackle a Stephens County player as the ball pops loose for a fumble in Elbert’s 22-0 loss to the Rebels Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

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Rams fall to Stephens at home, drop to 0-2 on season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The Rams football team saw Stephens County in their second game of the season Aug. 31, but fell by a score of 22-0 to the Rebels. The Rams are scheduled to play again Sept. 7 on the road against Madison County with kickoff set for 5:30 p.m.
Emily Booth (left) and Ky Dubose (right) were swarmed at the plate by their teammates after giving Elbert the lead with a solo home runs in the fifth inning. (Photos by Wells)

Emily Booth (left) and Ky Dubose (right) were swarmed at the plate by their teammates after giving Elbert the lead with a solo home runs in the fifth inning. (Photos by Wells)

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Lady Devils take wins in consecutive games

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils softball team took a 9-7 win over Stephens County Aug. 24 thanks to back-to-back home runs from Emily Booth and Ky Dubose that gave Elbert the lead in a thrilling offensive battle.
Eli Harris catches a 40-yard touchdown pass in Elbert County’s 55-35 loss to Madison County Aug. 25. Harris finished with four catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in the loss. (Photo by Wells)

Eli Harris catches a 40-yard touchdown pass in Elbert County’s 55-35 loss to Madison County Aug. 25. Harris finished with four catches for 65 yards and a touchdown in the loss. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall in home opener

Mark Wells
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team came up short in the final minutes of a 55-35 offensive shootout against AAAA’s Madison County in the historic Granite Bowl Aug. 25.