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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.
Left, Jayvyn Hickman (No. 4) lifts Ty’Rikis Jones (No. 1) into the air as Lucas Alcalde (No. 58) and D.K. Winn (No. 7) look on. Above, Gracie Brady poses with her father Jason Brady after being crowned homecoming queen. (Photos by Wells)

Left, Jayvyn Hickman (No. 4) lifts Ty’Rikis Jones (No. 1) into the air as Lucas Alcalde (No. 58) and D.K. Winn (No. 7) look on. Above, Gracie Brady poses with her father Jason Brady after being crowned homecoming queen. (Photos by Wells)

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Devils win big on homecoming

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils football team have climbed back to No. 6 in the Georgia High School Football Daily Class A Division 1 rankings after they downed Jefferson County by a score of 39-14 in the historic Granite Bowl Sept. 22.
Head Coach Drew Greer signals “safe” after Miller Drake slides into third base. Drake was one of seven different Lady Devils to steal a base against Athens Christian. (Photo by Wells)

Head Coach Drew Greer signals “safe” after Miller Drake slides into third base. Drake was one of seven different Lady Devils to steal a base against Athens Christian. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils score 16 straight

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team have climbed up to the No. 5 spot in the Coaches Box Georgia Class A Division 1 rankings after downing Athens Christian at home Sept. 19 by a score of 16-1. “It was good, especially getting back into the region win column,” Head Coach Drew Greer said.
Volley Devil senior De’Asia Kinsey bumps the ball during Elbert’s 2-0 loss to Clarke Central Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

Volley Devil senior De’Asia Kinsey bumps the ball during Elbert’s 2-0 loss to Clarke Central Sept. 19. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils celebrate seniors, prep for area

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Elbert County Volley Devils held their senior night celebration at home Sept. 19 as Clarke Central and Monsignor Donovan came to town.
Left, Sophia Vargas leaps and spikes the ball during Elbert’s loss to Hart County Sept. 23. Right, Alexa Vargas bumps the ball over the net during the game against Hart. The Lady Rams finished in third place after falling to Hart in the second round. (Photos by Wells)

Left, Sophia Vargas leaps and spikes the ball during Elbert’s loss to Hart County Sept. 23. Right, Alexa Vargas bumps the ball over the net during the game against Hart. The Lady Rams finished in third place after falling to Hart in the second round. (Photos by Wells)

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Volley Rams finish third in region tournament to end season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Volley Rams finished third in their region tournament after falling to Hart County by a score of 2-1 in the second round of the tournament Sept. 23. The Lady Rams started off their tournament run with a 2-0 win over Rabun County in the opening round.
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Cross Country places on the podium, continues to improve

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils cross country team finished on the podium with a third-place finish at the Heroes Invitational hosted by Tallulah Falls School Sept. 23. The Devils finished third with 73 points, just four points higher than Tallulah Falls, who finished  second with 69 points.
Jacari Barnett looks up-field as he carries the ball during Elbert County’s 36-27 comeback win over Washington-Wilkes in the Granite Bowl Sept. 15. Barnett led the team with 160-yards rushing and three touchdowns in the win as the Devils improved to 4-1 on the season. (Photo by Wells)

Jacari Barnett looks up-field as he carries the ball during Elbert County’s 36-27 comeback win over Washington-Wilkes in the Granite Bowl Sept. 15. Barnett led the team with 160-yards rushing and three touchdowns in the win as the Devils improved to 4-1 on the season. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils take down Tigers in comeback win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils pulled off another come-from-behind win for the second week in a row as the Devils downed Washington-Wilkes 36-27 in the Granite Bowl Sept. 15. “I thought our running game was excellent all night long,” Head Coach Shannon Jarvis said after the win.