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Haven Adams throws a pitch against Athens Christian at Diamond Devil field March 28. (Photo by Wells)

Haven Adams throws a pitch against Athens Christian at Diamond Devil field March 28. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils tied for top spot

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In a region matchup between two Top 10 teams in Class A Division 1, the No. 5 Elbert County Diamond Devils took a three-game series over No. 7 Athens Christian’s Eagles to create a three-way tie for the region’s top spot.
Lady Devil Zacheanna Tate was part of the first-place winning 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter relay teams as well as the first place finisher in both long jump and triple jump. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Lady Devil Zacheanna Tate was part of the first-place winning 4x100 meter relay and 4x200 meter relay teams as well as the first place finisher in both long jump and triple jump. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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Devils, Lady Devils finish second at Franklin track meet

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils Track teams both brought home second place finishes thanks to a total of 10 first-place finishes at Franklin County’s senior-night home meet March 30. “We have improved a lot and we’re going to continue to grow,” Head Coach Sid Smith said.
Golf seniors (front row, L-R) Jake Harper, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant, Emalise Andrews and Alex Dunbrack and (back row, L-R) Brady Starrett and Thomas Brady were honored during senior night March 30. (Photo by Wells)

Golf seniors (front row, L-R) Jake Harper, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant, Emalise Andrews and Alex Dunbrack and (back row, L-R) Brady Starrett and Thomas Brady were honored during senior night March 30. (Photo by Wells)

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Golfers defeat Banks on senior night

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Elbert County golf teams swept Banks County on senior night in their final home regular season weekday match at Arrowhead Pointe March 30. Scoring for the Devils was Hayden Marunich, Thomas Brady, Brady Starrett and Madden Drake while scoring for the Lady Devils was Abby Bryant and Ava Dye.
Lady Devil doubles partners Myla Warwick (back) and Katie Nguyen (front) helped lead Elbert’s girls to securing the No. 3 seed heading into the Region 8A-D1 tournament. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil doubles partners Myla Warwick (back) and Katie Nguyen (front) helped lead Elbert’s girls to securing the No. 3 seed heading into the Region 8A-D1 tournament. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils tennis secures No. 3 seed

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils tennis team secured the No. 3 seed in the upcoming region tournament after defeating Commerce in a close 3-2 match on senior night March 28. The Lady Devils saw wins from Emily Poon in No. 1 singles, Jude Sanders in No.
The Elbert County Middle School Rams baseball team

The Elbert County Middle School Rams baseball team

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Diamond Rams to play for region championship

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School Rams baseball team, coached by Craig Fleming and Landon Heaton, finished the regular season with a record of 14 wins and two losses. In the first series for the Region Championship, the Rams defeated Franklin County March 22.
Senior Ava Lunsford drills a ball into the outfield during the Lady Devils game against Gainesville March 29. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Ava Lunsford drills a ball into the outfield during the Lady Devils game against Gainesville March 29. (Photo by Wells)

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Slow pitch sweeps doubleheader at home against Gainesville

Mark Wells
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
In a pair of dominant shutout performances, the Elbert County Lady Devils slowpitch softball team swept a doubleheader against Gainesville at Wesley King Field March 29.
Former Elbert County Blue Devil, Georgia Bulldog and now Kansas City Chief Mecole Hardman signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets March 23. (Photo courtesy of the New York Jets)

Former Elbert County Blue Devil, Georgia Bulldog and now Kansas City Chief Mecole Hardman signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets March 23. (Photo courtesy of the New York Jets)

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Hardman signs with New York Jets

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After adding a second Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs Feb 11, former Elbert County Blue Devil Mecole Hardman is headed to a new team after he signed a new contract to play with the New York Jets next season, according to a March 23 article on the Jets’ website. “I would like to thank Mr.
Ava Lunsford throws in a ball during the Lady Devils’ slow pitch softball game against Franklin County High School March 16. (Photo by Wells)

Ava Lunsford throws in a ball during the Lady Devils’ slow pitch softball game against Franklin County High School March 16. (Photo by Wells)

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Fielding an inagural slow pitch softball team

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils slow pitch softball team kicked off their inaugural season as they split a doubleheader against Hart County on the road March 15.
The Lady Devils golf team finished in first place in the Cougar Invitational at Mirror Lake in Villa Rica March 18. Pictured with the first place trophy are (L-R) Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye and Addy Evans.

The Lady Devils golf team finished in first place in the Cougar Invitational at Mirror Lake in Villa Rica March 18. Pictured with the first place trophy are (L-R) Ellie Wheeler, Emalise Andrews, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye and Addy Evans.

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Lady Devils tee off with Top teams in nation

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After a busy couple of weeks, the Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams continue to put in strong performances against some of the top teams in the state. The Lady Devils participated in the Gwinnett Open at Chateau Elan March 25 against some of the top-ranked teams in the nation.

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Ingram picks up 200th win

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Elbert County Diamond Devils’ Head Coach Lance Ingram recorded his 200th win as a head coach after defeating Tallulah Falls 9-1 on the road March 10. “It’s always an honor to get that number, but still I have to credit everything to the players I’ve had in the past and the coaches as well.