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Eli Harris throws the ball towards first base as a Madison County runner slides into second during the Devils’ season-opening scrimmage against the Red Raiders Jan. 31. The Diamond Devils are kicking off the season as the No. 9 team in the state for the AA classification and are coming off last year’s region championship-winning season. The regular season kicked off Monday against Habersham. (Photo by Wells)

Eli Harris throws the ball towards first base as a Madison County runner slides into second during the Devils’ season-opening scrimmage against the Red Raiders Jan. 31. The Diamond Devils are kicking off the season as the No. 9 team in the state for the AA classification and are coming off last year’s region championship-winning season. The regular season kicked off Monday against Habersham. (Photo by Wells)

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Diamond Devils begin season as a Top 10 team in the state, look to build

Mark Wells
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
High school baseball is officially back in Elbert County as the Diamond Devils kicked off their 2023 season with a doubleheader at home against Habersham Feb. 6. The Devils come into the new season ranked No.
The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished fourth as a team during the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament Jan. 27.

The Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams finished fourth as a team during the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament Jan. 27.

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Mat Rams finish fourth in Peach State League Traditionals

Mark Wells
Friday, February 3, 2023
Elbert County Middle School’s Mat Rams concluded their season with a fourth place finish in the Peach State Wrestling League Traditional Tournament hosted by Jackson County Jan. 27. The Rams finished in fourth place as a team out of the 13 schools from Northeast Georgia that competed.
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Lady Devils fighting to finish first in final region games

Mark Wells
Friday, February 3, 2023
Elbert County’s Lady Devils basketball team is fighting for the No. 1 seed of the Region 8A Division 1 tournament as they close out their regular season with a pair of region games in the Inferno. The Lady Devils sit in second place in the region standings with a 4-1 record as of Jan.
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Devils rally in road game against region foe Tallulah Falls

Mark Wells
Friday, February 3, 2023
The Elbert County Blue Devils basketball team mounted a late fourth quarter rally against Tallulah Falls on the road Jan. 27, but were unable to capitalize on opportunities to take control of the game as they fell 54-50 to the Indians and 0-5 in region play.
Seventh grade Lady Ram Brylee Dickerson attempts to distract a Stephens County seventh grade Lady Devil during Elbert’s 29-9 smackdown in the first round of the NEGIAA basketball tournament at Franklin County High School Jan. 14. (Photo by Scoggins)

Seventh grade Lady Ram Brylee Dickerson attempts to distract a Stephens County seventh grade Lady Devil during Elbert’s 29-9 smackdown in the first round of the NEGIAA basketball tournament at Franklin County High School Jan. 14. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Rams advance after Stephens smackdown

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
The Elbert County Middle School seventh and eighth grade Lady Rams teams were scheduled to play in the second round of the Northeast Georgia Interscholastic Athletic Association Region Basketball Tournament Tuesday after the seventh grade team won their first round game and the eighth grade team...
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Preparing for a Lady Cat fight

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
A rematch of the 2021 AA Girls Basketball State Championship is in the cards as the 15-3 Elbert County Lady Devils travel to Rabun County for a Top 5 matchup against the 15-1 Lady Cats Jan. 20.
Mat Devils Head Coach Shane Anderson (far left) coaches Carter Fleming during a match against Commerce High School in the area duals Jan. 7 in the Inferno. Anderson hit his 200th dual win as a coach in December. (File photo by Scoggins)

Mat Devils Head Coach Shane Anderson (far left) coaches Carter Fleming during a match against Commerce High School in the area duals Jan. 7 in the Inferno. Anderson hit his 200th dual win as a coach in December. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Anderson hits 200 dual wins coaching Elbert County Mat Devils

Mark Wells
Thursday, January 19, 2023
After 13 years at the helm, Elbert County Wrestling Head Coach Shane Anderson recently recorded his 200th dual win with the Mat Devils after winning a dual at the Jackson County Duals Dec. 23. “It’s nice to hit it but it’s just a number, it really doesn’t really mean much to me.
A host of Elbert County Comprehensive Mat Devils react as Carter Fleming wins a match against a Commerce opponent during the 8A Area Duals in the Inferno Jan. 7. The Devils finished third overall in the duals tournament, pitting them against the No. 2 seed, Lamar County, in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The first round will take place Jan. 14 at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. (Photo by Scoggins)

A host of Elbert County Comprehensive Mat Devils react as Carter Fleming wins a match against a Commerce opponent during the 8A Area Duals in the Inferno Jan. 7. The Devils finished third overall in the duals tournament, pitting them against the No. 2 seed, Lamar County, in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The first round will take place Jan. 14 at Mount Pisgah Christian School in Johns Creek. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils pin a spot in the state playoffs

Mark Wells
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Elbert County’s Mat Devils secured their spot in the GHSA Class A State Duals after a third place finish in the Area 8A Dual tournament in the Inferno Jan. 7.