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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.
Pictured (above, L-R) are Coach Mylie Merfeld, Thomas Hewell, Adrian Jenkins, Landon Bowman, Ty Johnson, Tommy Beahringer, Jackson Calcutt, Mitchell Wheeler, Kylin Norton and Coach Anya Human

Pictured (above, L-R) are Coach Mylie Merfeld, Thomas Hewell, Adrian Jenkins, Landon Bowman, Ty Johnson, Tommy Beahringer, Jackson Calcutt, Mitchell Wheeler, Kylin Norton and Coach Anya Human

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ECMS boys tennis wins region

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School boys tennis team brought home the 2023 NEGIAA region championship March 23, beating Hart County for the championship.
Audrey (above) and Emily Poon won matches against Athens Christian March 20. Elbert now sits in third place in the region after both the Lady Devils and Devils defeated Athens Christian. The teams are scheduled to travel to Franklin County for the last regular season match Thursday. (File photos by Wells)

Audrey (above) and Emily Poon won matches against Athens Christian March 20. Elbert now sits in third place in the region after both the Lady Devils and Devils defeated Athens Christian. The teams are scheduled to travel to Franklin County for the last regular season match Thursday. (File photos by Wells)

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Tennis Devils sit at third in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
After defeating Athens Christian at home March 20, the Elbert County Tennis teams have settled into third place in the region standings with one match to play as of March 27. The Lady Devils swept Athens Christian 5-0 while the Devils won in a close 3-2 match. Emily Poon won the No.
Vivian Salazar covers the ball from a Rabun County defender during the Lady Devils’ region matchup March 14.

Vivian Salazar covers the ball from a Rabun County defender during the Lady Devils’ region matchup March 14.

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Soccer teams set to fight for top spots in last region games Thursday at home

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams are set to finish off their regular season schedule with a home region game against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy March 30. The Blue Devils are set to face off in a game that will determine who earns the No.
Blue Devil pitcher Nate Webb took the mound for the Devils during a non-region game against Oglethorpe County March 15 at Diamond Devil Field. (Photo by Wells)

Blue Devil pitcher Nate Webb took the mound for the Devils during a non-region game against Oglethorpe County March 15 at Diamond Devil Field. (Photo by Wells)

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Topping the state rankings

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils are ranked No. 5 in the state after sweeping a home doubleheader against Rabun County March 18 to improve to 16-3 on the year. The Devils won both games in dominating fashion as they took the first game 9-1 and the second game 16-4.
A group of Blue Devils celebrate with teammate Pablo Medellin (left) following the team’s 4-3 overtime win over Rabun County March 14 in the Granite Bowl. The win put the Devils in second place in the region. (Photo by Wells)

A group of Blue Devils celebrate with teammate Pablo Medellin (left) following the team’s 4-3 overtime win over Rabun County March 14 in the Granite Bowl. The win put the Devils in second place in the region. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils push for region win over Rabun

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team moved back into second place in the region after an intense 4-3 overtime victory over region opponent Rabun County that came off the back of a Chapo Serna brace in the Granite Bowl March 14.