Sports

Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Elbert County boys' soccer gets first win of season at Commerce

The Elbert County boys’ soccer team is in the win column. Elbert got its first win of the season at Commerce on Friday, winning in penalty shootouts after the game was tied 4-4. Pablo Medellin converted the winning penalty kick after a second-half performance that saw him score two goals.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Lady Devils tennis sweeps Franklin on senior day

The Elbert County tennis team honored its two seniors, Emily Poon and Gracie Kidd, before its Thursday afternoon home match against Franklin County. Poon, Kidd and the Lady Devils went on to sweep Franklin County, winning their match 5-0 as Poon extended her undefeated streak.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Henderson stars as Blue Devils play tournament in Suwanee

Elbert County sent five boys’ golfers to Bear’s Best Golf Club in Suwanee for the North Gwinnett Invitational this weekend. The Blue Devils shot a 319 as a team, good enough for fourth place. Nolan Henderson led the way for Elbert County with a 70 and made a playoff for the top individual spot.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Elbert tennis ready for senior day vs. Franklin

Last week, the Elbert County tennis teams traveled to Providence Christian Academy for a match against the Storm March 3. Both teams came up short, losing each match by a total score of 4-1. The winners for Elbert County were senior Emily Poon and sophomore Adrian Jenkins.
Photo courtesy of Jaime Giardini

Photo courtesy of Jaime Giardini

Elbert soccer teams continue in-season growth

Elbert County’s young soccer teams are learning on the fly this season as the Blue Devils and Lady Devils continue to lay a foundation for the future. The girls’ team dropped both of its matches last week, against Providence Christian Academy (PCA) 10-0 and Rabun County 9-1.
Elbert County Schools

Elbert County Schools

Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.