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Blue Devil Jamaze Hall works the ball around a Franklin County defender in Carnesville Feb. 21. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Blue Devil Jamaze Hall works the ball around a Franklin County defender in Carnesville Feb. 21. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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Improving soccer Devils take over second place in region

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams are in second place in Region 8A Division 1 as both teams are 2-1 in region play, continuing to improve on last year’s success.
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Diamond Devils ranked No. 6 in state following tournament

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Diamond Devils are the No. 6 ranked team in Class A Division, 1 according to Coaches Box Georgia’s Feb. 26 poll after winning two of their three games in the Georgia Dugout Club tournament hosted by LakePoint Sports Feb. 24 and Feb. 25.
The Blue Devils, and senior Trustin Allen, wrapped up their season following a 75-51 loss against Darlington in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs Feb. 22. (File photo by Scoggins)

The Blue Devils, and senior Trustin Allen, wrapped up their season following a 75-51 loss against Darlington in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs Feb. 22. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Devils finish basketball season in first round

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team wrapped up their 3-26 season with a 75-51 loss  to Darlington in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs on the road Feb. 22. With the exception of a 28-9 second quarter in Darlington’s favor, Elbert played well against the No.
The Elbert County Lady Devils claimed the Region 8A-D1 championship trophy after defeating Rabun County 61-41 in the region tournament Feb. 17 at Piedmont University. The win came nearly one year after the Lady Devils lost the championship to the Lady Cats before ultimately defeating Rabun in the GHSA state championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Lady Devils claimed the Region 8A-D1 championship trophy after defeating Rabun County 61-41 in the region tournament Feb. 17 at Piedmont University. The win came nearly one year after the Lady Devils lost the championship to the Lady Cats before ultimately defeating Rabun in the GHSA state championship. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Claiming the region crown

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team have won their second region championship in three seasons after defeating Rabun County Feb. 17 at Piedmont University.
Junior Mat Devils Carter Fleming and Isaiah Davis finished fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA state tournament Feb. 17.

Junior Mat Devils Carter Fleming and Isaiah Davis finished fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA state tournament Feb. 17.

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State finishes

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Juniors Carter Fleming and Isiah Davis are both state placers after finishing fourth and fifth in the state during the GHSA Traditional Wrestling State Championships in Macon Feb. 16 and 17. Fleming finished in fourth at 132 pounds while Davis finished in fifth at 138 pounds.
Senior Trustin Allen dunks the ball during the Devils’ loss to Tallulah Falls Feb. 17 during the Region 8A-D1 tournament. Allen scored his 1,000th point during the game that left the Devils finishing fourth in the region. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Trustin Allen dunks the ball during the Devils’ loss to Tallulah Falls Feb. 17 during the Region 8A-D1 tournament. Allen scored his 1,000th point during the game that left the Devils finishing fourth in the region. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils to begin playoff run

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team is set to head to Rome today for a matchup with Darlington in the first round of the GHSA Boys Basketball State Tournament after finishing fourth in the Region 8A-D1 tournament at Piedmont University Feb. 17.
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Diamond Devils on winning streak

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Elbert County’s Diamond Devils have improved to 7-0 on the season after sweeping a doubleheader that included Oglethorpe County and Clarke Central, and defeating Hart County on the road to complete the season sweep of the Bulldogs. The Devils traveled to Oglethorpe Feb.
Junior Brandon Horne scored three goals during the Devils’ 8-4 win over Athens Christian Feb. 14 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Wells)

Junior Brandon Horne scored three goals during the Devils’ 8-4 win over Athens Christian Feb. 14 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Wells)

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Soccer teams defeat Athens Christian to start region 1-0

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Blue Devils and Lady Devils soccer teams picked up their first region wins of the season as the two teams dominated Athens Christian Feb. 14 before continuing region play against Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy on the road Feb. 17.
Former Blue Devil and University of Georgia Bulldog Mecole Hardman (right) welcomed a son with girlfriend Chariah Gordon (left) just hours after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Gordon’s social media)

Former Blue Devil and University of Georgia Bulldog Mecole Hardman (right) welcomed a son with girlfriend Chariah Gordon (left) just hours after the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl Feb. 12. (Photo courtesy of Gordon’s social media)

Super Bowl champs, baby!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com and Rose Scoggins rscoggins@elberton.com   Former Elbert County Blue Devil Mecole Hardman added a second Super Bowl trophy to his case after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII Feb.
Blue Devil Bob Thomas goes for the goal during the Devils loss to Rabun County Feb. 7. The Devils claimed a spot in the Region 8A tournament and GHSA state playoffs by upsetting Commerce Monday night. (Photo by Wells)

Blue Devil Bob Thomas goes for the goal during the Devils loss to Rabun County Feb. 7. The Devils claimed a spot in the Region 8A tournament and GHSA state playoffs by upsetting Commerce Monday night. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils claim spot in region tournament

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team, which held a 2-23 record before Monday night, pulled a stunning 71-56 upset over Commerce High School in a play-in game that secured the Devils a spot in the Region 8A Division 1 tournament, a place in the GHSA state playoffs and ended the Tigers’...