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Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Hoop Devils’ playoff run ends at Model

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team lost at Model High School in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs Saturday night, bringing an end to the Blue Devils’ season. Elbert finished the year 13-13 overall including playoffs.
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Elbert tennis teams beat Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Elbert tennis teams inched closer to region play this past week and got a good look at some college tennis while they were at it. Per the Elbert County Tennis Facebook page, members of the team and coaching staff attended a University of Georgia tennis march on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

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Devils, Lady Devils finish fourth at Blue Devil Shootouts

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  Arrowhead Pointe was bustling this weekend as it played host to the Blue Devil Shootouts Feb. 28. A total of 136 golfers from around Georgia came to compete in the scramble tournament, which was split between boys and girls. Both of Elbert’s teams finished fourth in their respective fields.
Elbert County government complex

Elbert County government complex

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Qualifying open for various county seats

Mark Wells
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A handful of candidates have already qualified for the seats up for reelection in the 2026 general election for Elbert County's board of commissioners (BOC) and board of education (BOE).
Kimberly Hernandez fights for the ball during a game against Rabun last season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Kimberly Hernandez fights for the ball during a game against Rabun last season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Elbert girls’ soccer searching for groove in new season

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
This year’s Elbert County girls’ soccer team is a relatively young, unproven bunch. After the graduation of star seniors Victoria Medellin and Paulina Guerrero, the Lady Devils have a roster featuring seven freshmen and five sophomores among the 20 total players on the team.
D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County's D.K. Winn aiming to leave his mark at S.C. State

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When D.K. Winn stood up at the table and triumphantly bellowed “Go Dogs!” after officially signing with South Carolina State to play football on Feb. 11, it marked the culmination of his Elbert County football journey, and the start of another in Orangeburg.
Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Ronny Medellin dispossess his opponent during the 2025 season. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Young Elbert boys’ soccer team adjusting to high school game

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Elbert boys’ soccer has a young team this season aiming to build a foundation for future success. Several freshmen are earning major playing time as fifth-year head coach Luke Hall aims to retool the roster.