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Katie Nguyen (No. 31), Lizzy Landaverde (No. 20) and Georgia Phillips watch as Ryleigh Rosenburg (No. 18) bumps the ball during the Volley Devils’ win over Commerce High School Aug. 30 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. The Volley Devils went on to defeat area foe and top state-ranked team Athens Christian Sept. 1. (Photo by Wells)

Katie Nguyen (No. 31), Lizzy Landaverde (No. 20) and Georgia Phillips watch as Ryleigh Rosenburg (No. 18) bumps the ball during the Volley Devils’ win over Commerce High School Aug. 30 at Elbert County Comprehensive High School. The Volley Devils went on to defeat area foe and top state-ranked team Athens Christian Sept. 1. (Photo by Wells)

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Volley Devils set program-high record with area win

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   With over half of their third season left to play, Elbert County’s Lady Volley Devils hit a program record during their fourth win of the season Sept. 1 against area foe and top-ranked team Athens Christian.
Sophomore Emily Booth had three hits, two runs and two RBIs during the region opener against Athens Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Emily Booth had three hits, two runs and two RBIs during the region opener against Athens Christian. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils dominate during region opener

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   As part of an explosive first two innings in the first region game of the season, sophomore Reagan Baker hit an inside-the-park home run to help lead the Lady Devils to a 12-6 victory over Athens Christian Sept. 1 at Wesley King Field.
Senior Trusten Allen led the Devils in receiving during Friday’s win over Harlem with three receptions and 97 yards.

Senior Trusten Allen led the Devils in receiving during Friday’s win over Harlem with three receptions and 97 yards.

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Devils push through Harlem, rank Top 10 in state

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Blue Devils are in the top rankings in the state by both Georgia High School Football Daily and MaxPreps after Friday’s 27-21 win over Harlem High School that put them at 3-0 on the season for the first time since 2015.
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Arrowhead, ECCHS golf to host first-ever state championship event

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Elbert County is scheduled to host its first-ever state championship event when Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course and the Elbert County Comprehensive High School golf program host the  2023 GHSA Class A Division 1 Golf State Championships in May of 2023.
A host of Blue Devils celebrate as Gilbert Fortson (No. 42) recovers a fumbled ball from Madison County’s Red Raiders during the Devils’ 48-34 win over the county-line rivals Friday, Aug. 26 in Danielsville. After Friday’s game, the Devils top the state charts at No. 11 for Class A Division 1, according to MaxPreps. The Devils return home Friday, Sept. 2 to host Harlem for their third game of the season. (Photo by Scoggins)

A host of Blue Devils celebrate as Gilbert Fortson (No. 42) recovers a fumbled ball from Madison County’s Red Raiders during the Devils’ 48-34 win over the county-line rivals Friday, Aug. 26 in Danielsville. After Friday’s game, the Devils top the state charts at No. 11 for Class A Division 1, according to MaxPreps. The Devils return home Friday, Sept. 2 to host Harlem for their third game of the season. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils run over Raiders, rank 11th in state

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Blue Devils are ranked 11th in the state for Class A Division I by Max Preps after moving to a 2-0 record Aug. 26.
Lady Devil Carmen Burden sprints to first base as a Savannah Christian Lady Raider looks to throw her out during a tournament game in Winder Saturday, Aug. 27. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Devil Carmen Burden sprints to first base as a Savannah Christian Lady Raider looks to throw her out during a tournament game in Winder Saturday, Aug. 27. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils remain in state Top 10

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Elbert County’s Lady Devils have been ranked in the Top 10 teams in the state for Class A Division 1 for the fourth week in a row by the Coaches Box Georgia poll. The Lady Devils started out ranked No.
Devil runner freshman Ezra Adamson (left) is listed as No. 13 in the region for male runners. (Photo by Scoggins)

Devil runner freshman Ezra Adamson (left) is listed as No. 13 in the region for male runners. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devil, Lady Devil runners top charts in region rankings

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County cross country team is home to five runners who have posted the Top 20 times in the region during its first three meets this season. Coming off of their latest meet Aug.
The Elbert County Volley Devils defeated Johnson High School in two sets by score of 25-15 and 26-24 Aug. 25 at Rabun County High School. The Volley Devils are scheduled to travel to Athens Christian School Thursday for games against the Eagles and Tallulah Falls High School. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue Booster Club)

The Elbert County Volley Devils defeated Johnson High School in two sets by score of 25-15 and 26-24 Aug. 25 at Rabun County High School. The Volley Devils are scheduled to travel to Athens Christian School Thursday for games against the Eagles and Tallulah Falls High School. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue Booster Club)

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Volley Devils to travel to Athens Christian for area play

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Area play was scheduled to begin this week for Elbert County’s Lady Volley Devils as they were set to see three area opponents in matches Tuesday and Thursday. Elbert was scheduled to host Commerce High School and Athens Christian School Aug.
Lady Ram Nakiya Dubose makes a catch during the middle school’s rescheduled game against Hart County Aug. 23 at Wesley King Field. The Lady Rams defeated Hart County 8-7 and Rabun County 19-3 Aug. 25 to move to a 6-3 record for the season. Elbert is scheduled to travel to Hart County Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue Booster Club)

Lady Ram Nakiya Dubose makes a catch during the middle school’s rescheduled game against Hart County Aug. 23 at Wesley King Field. The Lady Rams defeated Hart County 8-7 and Rabun County 19-3 Aug. 25 to move to a 6-3 record for the season. Elbert is scheduled to travel to Hart County Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Elbert County True Blue Booster Club)

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Lady Rams take pair of victories to move season record to 6-3

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County Middle School (ECMS) Lady Rams softball team triumphed during a week that saw a rescheduled game and a trip to Rabun County to add two more wins to their now 6-3 overall record Aug. 18 and Aug. 23.
The 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team received their state championship rings during halftime of the Elbert vs. Hart football game Friday, Aug. 19 in the Granite Bowl.

The 2021-2022 Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team received their state championship rings during halftime of the Elbert vs. Hart football game Friday, Aug. 19 in the Granite Bowl.

Ringing in the state champs

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Above, pictured are Coaches Donald Bolton and Josh Jones, Hannah Brady, Aaniyah Allen, Chloe Robertson, Jamia Allen, Emily Booth, Azaria Mattox, Keitasia Glaze, Jameria Allen, Miller Drake, Lilly Ray, Ava Lunsford, Jordan Glaze, Terrace Hester, Brenasia Faust Coaches Shameya Gibbs-Brown and Haylee...