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Coach James Clinkscales (left) was honored with a plaque by superintendent Jon Jarvis (right) during Thursday’s homecoming football game. (Photo by Scoggins)

Coach James Clinkscales (left) was honored with a plaque by superintendent Jon Jarvis (right) during Thursday’s homecoming football game. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Coach Clinkscales: ‘Be proud of Elbert County’

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 6, 2022
When long-time Elbert County Coach James Clinkscales was recognized in between quarters of the Devils’ Sept. 29 homecoming football game, it was one of the three greatest moments of his life.
A rainbow appeared over the Granite Bowl during the pre-game festivities of Thursday’s homecoming football game. The game was rescheduled to Thursday as a precaution to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Scoggins)

A rainbow appeared over the Granite Bowl during the pre-game festivities of Thursday’s homecoming football game. The game was rescheduled to Thursday as a precaution to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Ian. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Homecoming shines in the Granite Bowl

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A pair of back-to-back early explosive plays from the Blue Devil defense helped Elbert take a whopping 36-7 homecoming victory over Mount Vernon High School’s Mustangs on an unusual Thursday night in the Granite Bowl.
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Lady Devils to play for region title Thursday

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 6, 2022
  The Elbert County Lady Devils softball team improved their region record to 6-0 as they downed Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Sept. 27 in Barrow. Elbert won the game 14-2 and has one more region game against Commerce High School Oct.
Matthew Coker led the Rams during the region cross country meet at Elbert County Middle School Sept. 27. Coker finished in first place overall for the boys. (Photos by Scoggins)

Matthew Coker led the Rams during the region cross country meet at Elbert County Middle School Sept. 27. Coker finished in first place overall for the boys. (Photos by Scoggins)

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ECMS wraps fall sports seasons

Mark Wells
Thursday, October 6, 2022
The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Rams and Lady Rams concluded their seasons with a total of four runners who were awarded medals for placing in the Top 20 of the Northeast Georgia Independent Athletic Association Region Championships hosted by ECMS Sept. 27.
Senior Lilly Ray throws a ball to first base in an attempt to tag a Commerce runner out during the Lady Devils’ region win Sept. 20. (Photo by Wells)

Senior Lilly Ray throws a ball to first base in an attempt to tag a Commerce runner out during the Lady Devils’ region win Sept. 20. (Photo by Wells)

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Tiger takedown

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Lady Devils are in sole control of first place for Region 8 of Class A Division 1 after the Elbert County softball team defeated region opponent Commerce High School Sept. 20 at Wesley King Field.
Sophomore Jermaine Sims (No. 3), senior DeCorius “Bubba” Heard (No. 31) and senior Keithshun Tate (No. 9) watch as senior Christian Harris (No. 11) intercepts a Warrior ball during Friday’s 21-3 win over Jefferson County High School. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Jermaine Sims (No. 3), senior DeCorius “Bubba” Heard (No. 31) and senior Keithshun Tate (No. 9) watch as senior Christian Harris (No. 11) intercepts a Warrior ball during Friday’s 21-3 win over Jefferson County High School. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils dominate Warriors, move to 5-0

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils improved their season record to 5-0 after being tested in the first half, but ultimately defeating the Jefferson County High School Warriors 21-3 in a closely contested, penalty-ridden affair.
Lizett Nava jumps to spike the ball over the net during the Lady Devils’ win over Franklin County Thursday, Sept. 22 in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lizett Nava jumps to spike the ball over the net during the Lady Devils’ win over Franklin County Thursday, Sept. 22 in Carnesville. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Volley Devils add pair of wins

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 29, 2022
With two matches left to play in their third season in history, the Elbert County Lady Volley Devils tripled their all-time win total after wins against Franklin County High School and Cedar Shoals High School Sept. 22 in Carnesville. As of Sept.
The Elbert County Middle School volleyball team competed in the Gainesville East Middle School Volleyball Championship tournament Saturday, Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy of Joey Norris)

The Elbert County Middle School volleyball team competed in the Gainesville East Middle School Volleyball Championship tournament Saturday, Sept. 24. (Photo courtesy of Joey Norris)

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Lady Rams end historic season

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Lady Rams volleyball team’s historic inaugural season came to an end after playing in the Gainesville East Middle School Volleyball Championship tournament Sept. 24 in Banks County.