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Mat Devil Isiah Davis finished Saturday’s Granite City Scramble as the 150-pound champion. The Devils finished the tournament second overall.

Mat Devil Isiah Davis finished Saturday’s Granite City Scramble as the 150-pound champion. The Devils finished the tournament second overall.

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Wrestling Devils, Rams finish second in Saturday scrambles

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Elbert County wrestlers finished second in a series of scrambles as the Elbert County Comprehensive High School Mat Devils took second in a home match in the Inferno while the Elbert County Middle School Mat Rams took home second at Social Circle Saturday, Nov. 19.
The Elbert County Blue Devils are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs after a 31-7 win over Pepperell High School in the first round Friday, Nov. 11. (L-R) Christian Harris (No 11.), D.J. Raiford (No. 53), Miguel Rodriguez (No. 30), Malik Hill (No. 22) and L.J. Clark (No. 7) react to a play during the Devils’ win over the Dragons. (Photo by Scoggins)

The Elbert County Blue Devils are headed to the second round of the GHSA state playoffs after a 31-7 win over Pepperell High School in the first round Friday, Nov. 11. (L-R) Christian Harris (No 11.), D.J. Raiford (No. 53), Miguel Rodriguez (No. 30), Malik Hill (No. 22) and L.J. Clark (No. 7) react to a play during the Devils’ win over the Dragons. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils are second round bound for first time since 2017

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
For the first time since the 2017 season, Elbert County’s Blue Devils have advanced out of the first round of the state playoffs after trouncing Pepperell High School 31-7 Nov. 11 in the historic Granite Bowl.
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Mat Devils win second at Panther Scramble

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Elbert County’s Mat Devils got their season underway as the JV team finished in second place at the Panther Scramble hosted by Jackson County Nov. 12. The team finished with 232 points behind only East Jackson, who finished in first with 256 points.
Lady Devil softball player Ava Lunsford signed to continue her softball career at Western Kentucky University Friday, Nov. 11 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) sister Audrey Lunsford, mom Karol Lunsford, Lunsford, dad Mike Lunsford and sister Elle Luns-ford; (back row, L-R) Coach Bria Bush and Head Coach Drew Greer. (Photo by Wells)

Lady Devil softball player Ava Lunsford signed to continue her softball career at Western Kentucky University Friday, Nov. 11 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) sister Audrey Lunsford, mom Karol Lunsford, Lunsford, dad Mike Lunsford and sister Elle Luns-ford; (back row, L-R) Coach Bria Bush and Head Coach Drew Greer. (Photo by Wells)

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Lunsford signs with Western Kentucky

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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ECPR teams to compete for NGYFA championships

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
A trio of Elbert County youth football teams are advancing for a chance to claim an American Football Conference (AFC) Championship Saturday after victories in the semi-final rounds of the North Georgia Youth Football Association in the Granite Bowl Nov. 12.
Mat Ram Jesus Mills finished in first place during the Ram Invitational Saturday, Nov. 5 before helping lead the team to a 3-0 day at the region duals Thursday, Nov. 10. The Rams are scheduled to travel to Social Circle for the Redskin Rumble Saturday. (File photo by Scoggins)

Mat Ram Jesus Mills finished in first place during the Ram Invitational Saturday, Nov. 5 before helping lead the team to a 3-0 day at the region duals Thursday, Nov. 10. The Rams are scheduled to travel to Social Circle for the Redskin Rumble Saturday. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Rams go 3-0 at region duals Nov. 10

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Elbert County Middle School’s wrestling team went 3-0 at the region duals hosted by Stephens County Nov. 10, defeating Madison County, Stephens County and Rabun County. The Rams dominated all three matches as they won against Madison 68-30, downed Rabun County 71-27 and beat Stephens 66-27.
Eighth grader Rilee Rucker (gray) wrestles fellow eighth grade teammate Jackson Black (blue) during the Ram Invitational Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Inferno. The Rams kicked off their season with the home-opening invitational and placed first as a team. (Photo by Scoggins)

Eighth grader Rilee Rucker (gray) wrestles fellow eighth grade teammate Jackson Black (blue) during the Ram Invitational Saturday, Nov. 5 in the Inferno. The Rams kicked off their season with the home-opening invitational and placed first as a team. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Rams secure gold at home opener

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Wrestling Rams finished in first place overall for their first regular season event as they hosted the Ram Invitational in the Inferno Nov. 5.
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Lunsford to play in historic games at Truist Park

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Elbert County senior softball player Ava Lunsford was selected to compete alongside 82 of the best high school seniors in the state during the Georgia Dugout Club (GADC) All-State games at Truist Park Nov. 13.
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NGYFA playoffs to be held in Granite Bowl Saturday, Nov. 12

Mark Wells
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
All five of the Elbert County Parks and Recreation Department (ECPR) football teams that competed in the first round of the North Georgia Youth Football Association (NGYFA) playoffs have advanced to the semi-final round of their respective tournaments that will be hosted in the Granite Bowl Nov. 12.