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The Elbert County rifle team includes (L-R) Courtney Johnson, Palmer Matthews, Lina Keblish, Wyatt Stelter and Caleb Madden.

The Elbert County rifle team includes (L-R) Courtney Johnson, Palmer Matthews, Lina Keblish, Wyatt Stelter and Caleb Madden.

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Rifle team ends state run in sectionals

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School rifle team’s season came to a close in the State Sectionals after a 1150-1055 loss on the road to Columbus High School March 7. Elbert finished the regular season with an 8-3 record which allowed them to advance to sectionals as the No. 4 team in Area 4.
A host of Blue Devils celebrate with Juan Martinez after he scored a goal against Tallulah Falls Thursday, March 9 in the Granite Bowl.

A host of Blue Devils celebrate with Juan Martinez after he scored a goal against Tallulah Falls Thursday, March 9 in the Granite Bowl.

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Devils, Lady Devils fall to Tallulah Falls in region matches

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
After a tough night in the Granite Bowl that saw both Elbert County soccer teams fall to region opponent Tallulah Falls 8-1 March 9, the Blue Devils and Lady Devils are looking to keep learning and improving as they close out their region schedule.
The Lady Devils golf team attended the Red Ryder Cup in Jekyll Island March 4. Pictured during the girls’ tournament are (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Avery Whitfield, Ellie Wheeler, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye, Addy Evans and Emalise Andrews.

The Lady Devils golf team attended the Red Ryder Cup in Jekyll Island March 4. Pictured during the girls’ tournament are (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Avery Whitfield, Ellie Wheeler, Abby Bryant, Ava Dye, Addy Evans and Emalise Andrews.

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Devil, Lady Devil golfers travel to tournaments

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams traveled to two different tournaments March 4 as the Devils returned to Chimney Oaks Golf Club  to compete in the Valhalla Cup while the girls traveled to Jekyll Island to compete in the Red Ryder Cup held at Indian Mound Course.
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Tennis teams are 1-2 in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils tennis teams fell in their second meeting with Tallulah Falls March 9 to even their overall region record up at 1-2 on the year.
The Devils soccer team secured second place in Region 8A-D1 after defeating Commerce 8-4 in overtime on the road Feb. 28.

The Devils soccer team secured second place in Region 8A-D1 after defeating Commerce 8-4 in overtime on the road Feb. 28.

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Securing second place in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils soccer team climbed to second place in Region 8A Division 1 after an 8-4 victory in overtime in their game on the road against Commerce Feb. 28.
Senior Niya Moon fights past a Galloway defender during the Lady Devils’ 70-57 loss in the Final Four round of the GHSA State Tournament at Georgia College March 3. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Niya Moon fights past a Galloway defender during the Lady Devils’ 70-57 loss in the Final Four round of the GHSA State Tournament at Georgia College March 3. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Final Four finale

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team’s fight for a back-to-back state championship  came to an end in the Final Four of the GHSA State Tournament with a 70-57 loss to Galloway March 3. “I knew we were going to come in and give them everything that we could. I feel like we did that.
Elbert County Golf seniors Emalise Andrews and Jake Harper added to the Lady Devils and Devils’ wins over Banks County at Chimney Oaks Golf Club Feb. 28. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

Elbert County Golf seniors Emalise Andrews and Jake Harper added to the Lady Devils and Devils’ wins over Banks County at Chimney Oaks Golf Club Feb. 28. (Photos courtesy of Elbert County Golf)

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Devils, Lady Devils golf sweep Banks in first road game

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams swept Banks County Feb 28 at Chimney Oaks Golf Club in their first away game of the new season.
Coaches (L-R) James Allen, Donald Bolton and Josh Jones and the Lady Devils’ bench reacts during the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA state playoffs against Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24. (Photo by Scoggins)

Coaches (L-R) James Allen, Donald Bolton and Josh Jones and the Lady Devils’ bench reacts during the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA state playoffs against Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Homeward bound for Elite Eight round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team was set to host the Elite Eight round of the GHSA state playoffs Tuesday against Swainsboro’s Lady Tigers after a grueling 77-71 overtime win in the Sweet Sixteen round over Mt. Pisgah in the Inferno Feb. 24.
Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews and Ellie Wheeler finished in ninth place during the Blue Devil Shootout Feb. 25. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews and Ellie Wheeler finished in ninth place during the Blue Devil Shootout Feb. 25. (Photo by Wells)

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Golfers begin season with growth in numbers, ability

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Elbert County’s Blue Devils and Lady Devils golf teams kicked off their 2023 season by beating both Rabun County and Franklin County at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course Feb. 21.