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Lady Devils softball camper Karson McKeller (right) helps hold down Lady Devils Lilly Ray (back) and Kamryn Webb (front) in the polar plunge challenge during the Lady Devils’ youth softball camp July 11 through July 13.

Lady Devils softball camper Karson McKeller (right) helps hold down Lady Devils Lilly Ray (back) and Kamryn Webb (front) in the polar plunge challenge during the Lady Devils’ youth softball camp July 11 through July 13.

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Making a splash at softball camp

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Building on technique and fostering the next generation of Lady Devils, the Elbert County High School softball team held their summer camp July 11 through July 13 for kindergarten through eighth grade girls who are interested in playing softball.
Lady Devils Head Coach Josh Jones practices skills with Lady Devil Youth Campers (L-R) Skylar Henderson and Kassydi Mattox during the state champions’ camp at the end of June in the Inferno. (Photos by Wells)

Lady Devils Head Coach Josh Jones practices skills with Lady Devil Youth Campers (L-R) Skylar Henderson and Kassydi Mattox during the state champions’ camp at the end of June in the Inferno. (Photos by Wells)

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Leaving a legacy: Lady Devils complete summer ball, host youth camp

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Lady Devils basketball team, fresh off of their state championship title, went on the road for the summer to play exhibition games against quality opponents in preparation to defend their title.
Elbert County Comprehensive High School was named one of the 64 Cooperative Spirit Award winners by the Georgia High School Sports Association and Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives. The award, which was started in 2006, is given to schools based on sportsmanship and spirit displayed by student athletes, school staff, parents and event spectators throughout the year. Out of the schools in Region 8AA, Elbert County was chosen to receive the honor. (File photo by Scoggins)

Elbert County Comprehensive High School was named one of the 64 Cooperative Spirit Award winners by the Georgia High School Sports Association and Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives. The award, which was started in 2006, is given to schools based on sportsmanship and spirit displayed by student athletes, school staff, parents and event spectators throughout the year. Out of the schools in Region 8AA, Elbert County was chosen to receive the honor. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Showcasing sportsmanship and spirit

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com Elbert County Comprehensive High School (ECCHS) was one of 64 schools across the state to be named a Cooperative Spirit Award winner by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) and Georgia’s Electric Membership Cooperatives.
The Elbert County Junior League All-Star team punched their way to the state Little League tournament after winning the District 6 Little League Championship. The team consists of (first row) Rylan Brown; (second row, L-R) Lane Fleming, Carson Amabile, Brant Brown, Brayden Ingram, Dakota Toole and Jose Rodriguez; (third row, L-R) Manager Kenneth Brown, Nolan Henderson, Lawson Strong, Cole Acker, Jackson Black, Brycin Hughes, Cheyvis Mclendon, Coach Matt Amabile and Coach Kyle Bagwell.

The Elbert County Junior League All-Star team punched their way to the state Little League tournament after winning the District 6 Little League Championship. The team consists of (first row) Rylan Brown; (second row, L-R) Lane Fleming, Carson Amabile, Brant Brown, Brayden Ingram, Dakota Toole and Jose Rodriguez; (third row, L-R) Manager Kenneth Brown, Nolan Henderson, Lawson Strong, Cole Acker, Jackson Black, Brycin Hughes, Cheyvis Mclendon, Coach Matt Amabile and Coach Kyle Bagwell.

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All-Star Little League baseball teams punch tickets to state tournament

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com A pair of Elbert County Little League (ECLL) All-Star teams are headed to Georgia State Little League tournaments after winning the District Six Little League Championships for their age groups.
The Elbert County Diamond Devils played in a serious of summer league games throughout June to give the team practice, create opportunities for players to learn different playing positions and create a team bonding experience. Pictured during one the games is Diamond Devil Cole Acker

The Elbert County Diamond Devils played in a serious of summer league games throughout June to give the team practice, create opportunities for players to learn different playing positions and create a team bonding experience. Pictured during one the games is Diamond Devil Cole Acker

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Diamond Devils finish out summer league with new opportunities

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Braving the summer heat and dodging the rain, the Elbert County Diamond Devils competed in a series of summer league baseball games as an opportunity to develop both on and off the baseball diamond.
Elbert County golfers Abby Bryant, Ava Dye and Brady Starrett were selected to participate in the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association North/South All-Star Event in Moultrie June 7 through June 9. Pictured during the event are (L-R) Dye, Head Coach Larry Kesler, Starrett and Bryant.

Elbert County golfers Abby Bryant, Ava Dye and Brady Starrett were selected to participate in the Georgia High School Golf Coaches Association North/South All-Star Event in Moultrie June 7 through June 9. Pictured during the event are (L-R) Dye, Head Coach Larry Kesler, Starrett and Bryant.

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Bryant, Dye and Starrett compete on North All-Star team

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.
Lady Devil golfer (left) and Devils Head Coach Larry Kesler (right) stand next to a statue of Payne Stewart, the winner of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 golf course in 1999.

Lady Devil golfer (left) and Devils Head Coach Larry Kesler (right) stand next to a statue of Payne Stewart, the winner of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 golf course in 1999.

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Pinehurst: The playing field for champions

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   State Champion Abby Bryant represented Elbert County High School in the 2022 Girl’s High School Golf National Invitational against 223 of the nation’s best golfers at the historic Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina June 27-29.
Senior Cole Hudson doubled during the first game against the Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets Wednesday, May 4 to score the first run of the game by fellow senior Carson Adams. Senior Caden Brown (right) and the Diamond Devils react to Hudson’s hit as he runs towards first base.

Senior Cole Hudson doubled during the first game against the Jeff Davis Yellow Jackets Wednesday, May 4 to score the first run of the game by fellow senior Carson Adams. Senior Caden Brown (right) and the Diamond Devils react to Hudson’s hit as he runs towards first base.

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Stung by the Yellow Jackets

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Diamond Devils’ season was ended May 4 by the bats of Jeff Davis High School’s Yellow Jackets who swept the Wednesday doubleheader in the Sweet Sixteen of the GHSA State Playoffs. The Devils fell in the first game 10-1 and 3-2 in the second game.
Pictured during the 4AA Area tournament at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course are Devil golfers (L-R)Brady Starrett, Slate Crook, Levi Johnson, Thomas Brady, Landon Cagle and Hayden Marunich.

Pictured during the 4AA Area tournament at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course are Devil golfers (L-R)Brady Starrett, Slate Crook, Levi Johnson, Thomas Brady, Landon Cagle and Hayden Marunich.

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Devil golfers end season at Area match

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Devils golf team ended their season May 3 after finishing fourth in the 4AA Area Championship match at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell State Park.
Senior Trez White will compete for a state championship in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash May 12 through May 14. (File photo by Scoggins)

Senior Trez White will compete for a state championship in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash May 12 through May 14. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Track teams qualify 13 for state championship meet

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Nearly two dozen track and field athletes will advance to compete for a state championship title May 12 through May 14 thanks to a strong showing at the sectional meet May 7 at Pace Academy.