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Boaz Goodman goes for the goal during the Devils’ 69-24 loss against rival Hart County Friday, Dec. 2 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

Boaz Goodman goes for the goal during the Devils’ 69-24 loss against rival Hart County Friday, Dec. 2 in the Inferno. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils fall to Hart, Burke

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils will look to rebound in their upcoming games after a pair of losses to rival Hart County Dec. 2 in the Inferno 69-45 and Burke County on the road 71-63 Dec. 3. “They are a very very good team, very athletic, and a lot of high flyers.
Lady Devil Terrace Hester takes the ball down the court during Elbert’s 68-44 win over Hart County in the Inferno Friday, Dec. 2. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil Terrace Hester takes the ball down the court during Elbert’s 68-44 win over Hart County in the Inferno Friday, Dec. 2. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils looking to extend winning streak in Week 4

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Elbert County’s Lady Devils torched rival Hart County 68-44 in front of a packed Inferno full of rowdy Elbert fans Dec. 2. “I love it. It should be like this every night,” Lady Devils Head Coach Josh Jones said about the crowd after the win.
Eighth grader Audrey Lunsford takes the ball down the court during the Lady Rams’ win over Franklin County Monday. (Photo by Wells)

Eighth grader Audrey Lunsford takes the ball down the court during the Lady Rams’ win over Franklin County Monday. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Rams take wins over Hart, Franklin, Mat Rams split duals with Banks, Commerce

Mark Wells
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Elbert County Middle School Lady Rams seventh and eighth grade basketball teams added a pair of wins to their record over the past week as they delivered dominant wins over Hart County Dec. 1 and Franklin County Dec. 5. The seventh grade Lady Rams defeated the Lady Bulldogs Dec.
Senior Aaniyah Allen drives to the basket during the win over White County. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Aaniyah Allen drives to the basket during the win over White County. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Devils will be ‘ready every night’ during championship-defending season

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Lady Devils basketball tea, kicked off their first season in program history as defending state champions by splitting games against AAAA teams Luella High School and Cedar Shoals during the Peach State Explosion in Athens Nov. 19 and Nov. 21. The Lady Devils faced powerhouse and No.
Junior Kamaurion “Tank” Givens goes for the basket during the Devils’ loss to White County during a scrimmage in the Inferno Thursday, Nov. 10. The Devils are looking to bring the mantra of “HEAT” to the Inferno this season under new Head Coach Ed Geth. (Photo by Wells)

Junior Kamaurion “Tank” Givens goes for the basket during the Devils’ loss to White County during a scrimmage in the Inferno Thursday, Nov. 10. The Devils are looking to bring the mantra of “HEAT” to the Inferno this season under new Head Coach Ed Geth. (Photo by Wells)

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Devils looking to bring HEAT in new season under Coach Ed Geth

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Elbert’s Blue Devils basketball team kicked off a new season against Class A Division No. 4 ranked Social Circle High School and AAAA Luella High School during the Peach State Explosion at Cedar Shoals Nov. 19 and Nov. 21.
Elbert County Middle School Mat Ram wrestled with the junior varsity Mat Devils during the JV Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Fleming finished third in the 106-pound weight class for the day. (Photo by Wells)

Elbert County Middle School Mat Ram wrestled with the junior varsity Mat Devils during the JV Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Fleming finished third in the 106-pound weight class for the day. (Photo by Wells)

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JV Mat Devils conquer Inferno Invitational

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County junior varsity Mat Devils defended their home turf as they won the Inferno Invitational Tuesday, Nov. 22. Along with their first place finish, the JV Devils had 16 wrestlers to place in the Top 4 positions in their respective weight classes.
The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils. (Photo courtesy of Jayce Bagwell)

The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils. (Photo courtesy of Jayce Bagwell)

7U team makes history as back-to-back champs

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County Parks and Recreation (ECPR) 7U Blue Devils made ECPR history as the first team to win back-to-back championships after bringing home the American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Saturday, Nov. 19 at Stephens County.
Assistant Coach Mike Williams walks off Prince Avenue’s field with sophomores Malik Hill (left) and Jermaine Sims (right) after the Devils’ 48-14 seasoning-ending loss Nov. 18.

Assistant Coach Mike Williams walks off Prince Avenue’s field with sophomores Malik Hill (left) and Jermaine Sims (right) after the Devils’ 48-14 seasoning-ending loss Nov. 18.

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Devils end ‘most enjoyable year’ after falling to Wolverines

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils wrapped a season that saw them in a second-round playoff game for the first time in five seasons after a 48-14 loss to Class A Division 1 No. 1 ranked Prince Avenue Chrisitian School in Bogart Nov. 18.