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Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) parents Jessica and Travis Bryant, Bryant, Coach Larry Kesler and Superintendent Jon Jarvis. (Photo by Wells)

Pictured during the meeting are (L-R) parents Jessica and Travis Bryant, Bryant, Coach Larry Kesler and Superintendent Jon Jarvis. (Photo by Wells)

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Bryant receives champion ring

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Girls individual state champion Abby Bryant was presented her state champion ring during Monday night’s Elbert County Board of Education meeting. Bryant, now a senior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School, was crowned the 2022 AA Girls State Golf Champion in May.
Senior Quan Moss hurdles over a Washington-Wilkes Tiger during Friday’s 32-20 win over the No. 5-ranked Washington-Wilkes High School in Washington.

Senior Quan Moss hurdles over a Washington-Wilkes Tiger during Friday’s 32-20 win over the No. 5-ranked Washington-Wilkes High School in Washington.

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Tiger hurdle no match for Devils

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Elbert County Blue Devils, who are the tenth-ranked team in Class A Division 1, defeated the Washington-Wilkes High School Tigers, who were ranked fifth in Class A Division 2, 32-30 on the road Sept. 16 in Washington.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 1991 alum Doug Albanese created a program and website to track statistics of football games in real-time on the sidelines, or in the stands. (Photo by Scoggins)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School Class of 1991 alum Doug Albanese created a program and website to track statistics of football games in real-time on the sidelines, or in the stands. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devil alum shares stats on sidelines

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Seated in a folding chair high above the spectators who fill the visitors’ side of the Granite Bowl or running up and down the sidelines to follow the plays during away games, Doug Albanese, statistician for Elbert County Football and creator of future-allstars.
Lady Devil runner Ava Dunbrack finished in first place for the Lady Devils during the inaugural Elbert County Mid-Season Invitational Saturday, Sept. 17.

Lady Devil runner Ava Dunbrack finished in first place for the Lady Devils during the inaugural Elbert County Mid-Season Invitational Saturday, Sept. 17.

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Runners host inaugural Invitational

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Elbert County cross country kicked off the inaugural Elbert County Mid-Season Invitational Sept. 17 on what Head Coach Victoria Mead said was a challenging course for the over 100 middle and high school runners.
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Lady Volley Devils looking to finish area play in Top 4 spot

Mark Wells
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils are now 7-16 on the season after adding two more wins in back-to-back days where they defeated Commerce High School 2-0 on the road in an area game Sept. 13 and Washington-Wilkes High School 2-0 Sept. 14 in Washington.
Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb pitched a no-hitter during the Lady Devils’ dominate 12-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Thursday, Sept. 8 at Wesley King Field. (Photo by Wells)

Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb pitched a no-hitter during the Lady Devils’ dominate 12-0 win over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy Thursday, Sept. 8 at Wesley King Field. (Photo by Wells)

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Webb throws no-hitter win

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Senior pitcher Jaynee Webb threw a no-hitter in a dominating 12-0, four-inning, second region win for the Lady Devils over Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy (BASA) Sept. 8. “It was really good to see,” Head Coach Drew Greer said Monday.
Maddox Adams finished in the Top 5 for the Rams (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

Maddox Adams finished in the Top 5 for the Rams (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Franklin County Citizen Leader)

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ECMS runners finish second, fourth at Franklin meet

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   After a cancellation caused a delay to the start of the Elbert County Middle School Cross Country season, the Rams finished in second and the Lady Rams finished fourth in a meet hosted by Franklin County Sept. 8.
The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils defeated Monsignor Donovan High School during a five-match series Sept. 8. The win puts the program at a record-high five wins during the season.

The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils defeated Monsignor Donovan High School during a five-match series Sept. 8. The win puts the program at a record-high five wins during the season.

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Volley Devils prevail in battle with Monsignor Donovan

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Lady Volley Devils continue to build on their historic third season as they increased their season win total to five games, an all-time record for the young program.
Jurnee Porter jumps for joy as Sophia Vargas laughs at Porter’s reaction during the Lady Rams’ win over Stephens County Middle School Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

Jurnee Porter jumps for joy as Sophia Vargas laughs at Porter’s reaction during the Lady Rams’ win over Stephens County Middle School Aug. 31. (Photo by Wells)

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Lady Rams improve impressive inaugural season

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) volleyball team ended their first-ever month of competitive play with a 3-1 record after defeating Stephens County at ECMS Aug. 31. The Lady Rams won straight sets to take a 2-0 victory over the Lady Rebels.