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Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading  The 2023 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Aameriah Allen, Shermya Allen, Madeline Bellew, Jamiya Brunson, Jolea Harkins, Ki’Zora Hill, Jada Heard, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Harlee Kirby, Kaylee Mahon, Trinity Norman, Mia Sanchez and Ellie Wheeler. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading The 2023 Elbert County Varsity Football Cheerleading squad includes Aameriah Allen, Shermya Allen, Madeline Bellew, Jamiya Brunson, Jolea Harkins, Ki’Zora Hill, Jada Heard, Isabel Hover, Chloe Hunt, Tori Jarvis, Lina Keblish, Harlee Kirby, Kaylee Mahon, Trinity Norman, Mia Sanchez and Ellie Wheeler. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Cheerleaders carrying on traditions with Hart

As football season rages on this year, fans can always count on the smiling faces of cheerleaders to be on the field, giving fans something to cheer about as they keep the energy high and help the Blue Devils fight for wins this season. “They are looking really great.
The Blue Devil Band is ready to kick off the 2023 season with their new performance named "In the Stone."

The Blue Devil Band is ready to kick off the 2023 season with their new performance named "In the Stone."

Marching ‘In the Stone’

After taking fans down to the bayou last fall, the Elbert County Blue Devil Band are set to keep this year’s halftime show theme in their own backyard as they pay tribute to the Granite Capital of the World with “In the Stone.
The 2023 Devil and Lady Devil Cross Country teams include Conner Holland, Ezra Adamson, Mason Dove, Anthony Linares, David Moore, Mitchell Wheeler, Sam Gailey, Michael “Tommy” Beahringer, Iain Lavere, Grant Owens, Josiah Harkins, Ronny Medellin, Dakota Toole, Kennedy Ray, Cassidy Montgomery, Samantha Walsky, Yamilet Martinez, Carina Medellin, Makaylie Harris, Stephanie Espinosa, Linda Garcia, Isabella Harpold, Eva Garcia, Ava Dunbrack, Devisha Desai and Alexandra House. (Photo by Wells))

The 2023 Devil and Lady Devil Cross Country teams include Conner Holland, Ezra Adamson, Mason Dove, Anthony Linares, David Moore, Mitchell Wheeler, Sam Gailey, Michael “Tommy” Beahringer, Iain Lavere, Grant Owens, Josiah Harkins, Ronny Medellin, Dakota Toole, Kennedy Ray, Cassidy Montgomery, Samantha Walsky, Yamilet Martinez, Carina Medellin, Makaylie Harris, Stephanie Espinosa, Linda Garcia, Isabella Harpold, Eva Garcia, Ava Dunbrack, Devisha Desai and Alexandra House. (Photo by Wells))

Cross Country teams run into new season with new coach

With their first meet on the horizon, the Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils cross country teams are set to run into a new season with a new coach at the helm.
The 2023 Devil and Lady Devils Softball team includes Gracie Brady, Hannah Brady, Reagan Baker, Emily Booth, Carmen Burden, Miller Drake, Heaven Robinson, Casey Peters, Kamryn Webb, Erica Christian, Madison Dye, Nakiya Dubose, Shannon Freeman, Peyton Jenkins, Audrey Lunsford, Tiyah Turman, Bellamy Nash and Londyn Bryant. The team is coached by Head Coach Drew Greer and Assistant Coaches Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2023 Devil and Lady Devils Softball team includes Gracie Brady, Hannah Brady, Reagan Baker, Emily Booth, Carmen Burden, Miller Drake, Heaven Robinson, Casey Peters, Kamryn Webb, Erica Christian, Madison Dye, Nakiya Dubose, Shannon Freeman, Peyton Jenkins, Audrey Lunsford, Tiyah Turman, Bellamy Nash and Londyn Bryant. The team is coached by Head Coach Drew Greer and Assistant Coaches Josh Jones and Bryce Bowen. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Lady Devils looking to defend region championship title

The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team’s 2023 season is underway and Head Coach Drew Greer is looking to defend his region title after his team’s dominating success last year.
The 2023 Lady Devil Volleyball team includes Riyahanna Ardister, Melanie Badillio, Kendall Baston, Lakeria Bradley, Daniya Carter, Lindsay Castro, Zurina Dillard, Keitasia Glaze, Shania Huff, Johna Johnson, De’Asia Kinsey, Ariel Moncallo, Camdyn Moon, Alyssa Mooney, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Trania Skelton, Ryleigh Stowers, America Vargas, Ja’Nydra Watts, Lizzett Rivera and I’jianah Whiten. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2023 Lady Devil Volleyball team includes Riyahanna Ardister, Melanie Badillio, Kendall Baston, Lakeria Bradley, Daniya Carter, Lindsay Castro, Zurina Dillard, Keitasia Glaze, Shania Huff, Johna Johnson, De’Asia Kinsey, Ariel Moncallo, Camdyn Moon, Alyssa Mooney, Cadence Noggle, Jurnee Porter, Brailey Sims, Trania Skelton, Ryleigh Stowers, America Vargas, Ja’Nydra Watts, Lizzett Rivera and I’jianah Whiten. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Volley Devils looking to improve upon record-setting year

The Elbert County Lady Devils volleyball team is set to kick off their fourth season after a record-setting year in area wins, total wins and set wins in the team’s short history. Elbert finished 8-23 last season and ended up falling just one win short of a state playoff appearance.
Sophomore Jaylen Davis (No. 39) celebrates with freshman Exavier Jones (No. 34) and a handful of Blue Devil fans following a pair of late-game touchdowns that led the Blue Devils to a 22-10 victory in the pre-season scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. (Photo by Wells)

Sophomore Jaylen Davis (No. 39) celebrates with freshman Exavier Jones (No. 34) and a handful of Blue Devil fans following a pair of late-game touchdowns that led the Blue Devils to a 22-10 victory in the pre-season scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. (Photo by Wells)

Back under the Friday night lights

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   The Elbert County True Blue Booster Club, in conjunction with Elbert County Comprehensive High School athletics, is hosting the first ever Friday Night Lights in the Granite Bowl kickoff event Aug.
Left, senior Eli Harris catches a 48-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayvyn Hickman to score the Devils’ first touchdown during a scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. Right, Hickman throws a pass during the scrimmage. (Photos by Wells)

Left, senior Eli Harris catches a 48-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jayvyn Hickman to score the Devils’ first touchdown during a scrimmage against Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4. Right, Hickman throws a pass during the scrimmage. (Photos by Wells)

Devils start strong with pre-season win over Stephens

The Elbert County Blue Devils kicked off the 2023 season with a 22-10 victory over Stephens County in the Granite Bowl Aug. 4 thanks to a pair of late touchdowns by freshman Exavier Jones.
 Elbert County Blue Devil senior Brady Starrett walks across a bridge at the Tribute Links Course in Frisco, Texas during the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational. The bridge is made to look identical to the famous No. 18 hole of the historic St. Andrews Links.

Elbert County Blue Devil senior Brady Starrett walks across a bridge at the Tribute Links Course in Frisco, Texas during the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational. The bridge is made to look identical to the famous No. 18 hole of the historic St. Andrews Links.

Starrett tops national charts

Elbert County Blue Devil Brady Starrett finished just out of the top-third of golfers at the 2023 Boys High School Golf Invitational held at the Professional Golf Association’s Frisco, Texas resort July 17 to July 19.
Elbert County Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady throws a runner out at first during a 2022 matchup with Stephens County. Elbert is scheduled to kick off the 2023 Softball season on the road against Stephens County Aug. 4. (File photo by Wells)

Elbert County Lady Devil senior Gracie Brady throws a runner out at first during a 2022 matchup with Stephens County. Elbert is scheduled to kick off the 2023 Softball season on the road against Stephens County Aug. 4. (File photo by Wells)

Softball season kicks off Friday

Fall Sports are set to officially kick off this week as the Elbert County Lady Devils softball team is scheduled to start their 2023 season with a game on the road against Stephens County August 4.
The Elbert County Mat Devils hosted their annual youth wrestling camp in the gym at the former Falling Creek Elementary School July 24 to July 26. The camp was taught by the Elbert County wrestling staff and helped teach wrestlers of varying experience levels the fundamentals of wrestling.

The Elbert County Mat Devils hosted their annual youth wrestling camp in the gym at the former Falling Creek Elementary School July 24 to July 26. The camp was taught by the Elbert County wrestling staff and helped teach wrestlers of varying experience levels the fundamentals of wrestling.

Devils, Lady Devils wrap up camp-filled summer

With students returning to school Aug. 1, Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils officially wound down a summer full of camps and exhibition games for both current and future athletes in preparation for the upcoming year.