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Lady Devils named to All-Region teams

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils tennis team had four athletes who were named to the Region 8A Division 1 All-Region team. Junior Jude Sanders was named first-team singles while freshman Emily Poon was named second-team singles.
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Track teams qualify for state meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils are headed to the state championship meet after qualifying athletes in five different events each at the GHSA Sectional B meet hosted by East Laurens High School in Barnesville May 6.
(L-R) Senior Landen Ingram, Head Coach Lance Ingram and freshman Brayden Ingram were all members of the Diamond Devils baseball team this season. The Ingram family has a multi-generational tradition of both coaching and playing baseball.

(L-R) Senior Landen Ingram, Head Coach Lance Ingram and freshman Brayden Ingram were all members of the Diamond Devils baseball team this season. The Ingram family has a multi-generational tradition of both coaching and playing baseball.

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Baseball a pillar for Ingram family

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
For the Ingram family, the sport of baseball is not simply just a passion or a hobby, it is one of the pillars used to build the foundation of their entire way of life.
Diamond Devil Lawson Adams high-fives Head Coach Lance Ingram as he trots down the third-base line following his first-inning home run in Elbert’s 8-7 loss to Social Circle in the first game of the Sweet Sixteen series. (Photo by Wells)

Diamond Devil Lawson Adams high-fives Head Coach Lance Ingram as he trots down the third-base line following his first-inning home run in Elbert’s 8-7 loss to Social Circle in the first game of the Sweet Sixteen series. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils end season in Sweet Sixteen

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Elbert County Diamond Devils had their season come to an end after a pair of heartbreaking losses at home to Social Circle in the Sweet 16 of the GHSA state playoffs May 4. “Obviously we didn’t finish the way we wanted to finish,” Ingram said.
Senior golfer Abby Byrant (right), pictured with Head Golf Coach Larry Kesler, has been selected to by the National High School Golf Association to compete in the Girls National High School Golf Invitational for the second year in a row. The event will take place July 10-12 at the Omni Professional Golf Association Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas.

Senior golfer Abby Byrant (right), pictured with Head Golf Coach Larry Kesler, has been selected to by the National High School Golf Association to compete in the Girls National High School Golf Invitational for the second year in a row. The event will take place July 10-12 at the Omni Professional Golf Association Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas.

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Bryant receives second selection for the ‘ship

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Elbert County senior Abby Bryant has been invited by the National High School Golf Association to compete in the Girls National High School Golf Invitational July 10-12 at the Omni Professional Golf Association (PGA) Frisco Resort in Frisco, Texas.
Pictured during the presentation are (L-R) Superintendent Jon Jarvis, former head football coach Sid Fritts, Hardman, Mecole Hardman Sr., Mae Sue Hardman, Danyell Hardman and Chariyah Gordon. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pictured during the presentation are (L-R) Superintendent Jon Jarvis, former head football coach Sid Fritts, Hardman, Mecole Hardman Sr., Mae Sue Hardman, Danyell Hardman and Chariyah Gordon. (Photo by Scoggins)

Proclaiming a surprise retirement

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A surprise presentation was made Friday, April 28 during the annual Friends Helping Friends basketball game at Elbert County Comprehensive High School that honored former Blue Devil Mecole Hardman Jr. by retiring his jersey.
Lady Devil Marika Glaze qualified for the upcoming sectional meet in Barnesville May 6 after she won the region championship in discus with a throw of 108 feet, 1 inch. Head Coach Sid Smith said Glaze is the No. 1 discus thrower in the state for Class A Division 1. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil Marika Glaze qualified for the upcoming sectional meet in Barnesville May 6 after she won the region championship in discus with a throw of 108 feet, 1 inch. Head Coach Sid Smith said Glaze is the No. 1 discus thrower in the state for Class A Division 1. (Photo by Wells)

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Track teams claim individual championships

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A total of 12 Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils across seven different events secured region championships from the Region 8A Division 1 Championship Meet hosted by Elbert April 25 and 26.
Freshman Pablo Medellin was named Region 8 offensive player of the year in soccer. (File photo by Wells)

Freshman Pablo Medellin was named Region 8 offensive player of the year in soccer. (File photo by Wells)

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Devils boast region players of the year

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A pair of Elbert County freshman were recognized with player of the year honors in their respective all-region awards last week after the all-region teams were announced for both baseball and soccer.
The Elbert dugout reacts as Lawson Adams steals home to score the Devils’ second run in the first game of their doubleheader against Trion April 27. Elbert won the first game 4-0 and the second game 11-2 to advance to the second round of the playoffs where they will face Social Circle May 4. (Photo by Wells)

The Elbert dugout reacts as Lawson Adams steals home to score the Devils’ second run in the first game of their doubleheader against Trion April 27. Elbert won the first game 4-0 and the second game 11-2 to advance to the second round of the playoffs where they will face Social Circle May 4. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils trounce Trion, set to face Social Circle Thursday

Mark Wells
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Another Top 10 matchup is in the cards for the No. 4 Elbert County Diamond Devils as they are set to face No. 7 Social Circle May 4 in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs after a two-game sweep of Trion in the first round. “It’s going to be a David and Goliath type deal.
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams won the Area 1A Division 1 championships at Double Oaks Golf Club April 24. Pictured with the region championship trophy are (front row, L-R) Ava Dye, Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews and Abby Bryant and (back row, L-R) Coach Debra Peavler, Coach Austin Peavler, Madden Drake, Landon Cagle, Thomas Brady, Jake Harper, Brady Starrett and Hayden Marunich.

The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams won the Area 1A Division 1 championships at Double Oaks Golf Club April 24. Pictured with the region championship trophy are (front row, L-R) Ava Dye, Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews and Abby Bryant and (back row, L-R) Coach Debra Peavler, Coach Austin Peavler, Madden Drake, Landon Cagle, Thomas Brady, Jake Harper, Brady Starrett and Hayden Marunich.

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Golf teams sweep area championships

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams dominated the competition on their way to sweeping the Area 1A Division 1 championship hosted by Commerce at Double Oaks Golf Club on Monday.