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After winning the Area 4AA championship Wednesday, April 27, the Lady Devils golf team took a plunge into Lake Richard B. Russell. Taking the plunge are Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant and Ellie Wheeler.

After winning the Area 4AA championship Wednesday, April 27, the Lady Devils golf team took a plunge into Lake Richard B. Russell. Taking the plunge are Lady Devils (L-R) Emalise Andrews, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant and Ellie Wheeler.

Elbert County’s Lady Devils took home the Area 4AA championship trophy Wednesday, April 27 at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course after defeating defending state champion Lovett.

Elbert County’s Lady Devils took home the Area 4AA championship trophy Wednesday, April 27 at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course after defeating defending state champion Lovett.

Lady Devils conquer area championship

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Lady Devils took home an area title after besting the defending state champions and state runners-up in the 4AA Area Golf Tournament at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell State Park Wednesday, April 27.
Devil L.J. Clark finished third in the region in long jump and second in the region in triple jump during the Region 8AA championships Wednesday, April 27 at Banks County High School in Homer.

Devil L.J. Clark finished third in the region in long jump and second in the region in triple jump during the Region 8AA championships Wednesday, April 27 at Banks County High School in Homer.

Track teams qualify 29 for sectionals

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   Elbert County brought home five region champion track athletes and qualified 29 athletes for the state sectionals competition after the Region 8AA Championship meet hosted by Banks County High School in Homer April 27 and April 29.
Therell’s catcher falls on Diamond Devil Trustin Allen after he slid safely into home plate during the first round of the GHSA state playoffs at Diamond Devil field Friday, April 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

Therell’s catcher falls on Diamond Devil Trustin Allen after he slid safely into home plate during the first round of the GHSA state playoffs at Diamond Devil field Friday, April 29. (Photo by Scoggins)

Diamond Devils down Therell in first round

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   A rematch of the 2017 baseball state championship is on the horizon for the Sweet Sixteen-bound Diamond Devils thanks to a clean sweep of Therrell High School in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs Friday, April 29.
Nathan Hendrix, who is also a senior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School, signed a scholarship to continue his archery career at Emmanuel College after graduation. (Photos by Scoggins)

Nathan Hendrix, who is also a senior at Elbert County Comprehensive High School, signed a scholarship to continue his archery career at Emmanuel College after graduation. (Photos by Scoggins)

Disciple Archery: Spreading the gospel through shooting

Nestled in the woods behind Dewy Rose Baptist Church is an archery course offering community members and their families a chance to engage in a family-friendly activity.
Pictured at the national competition, above, are (first row) Avery Pullen; (second row, L-R) Kaleigha Montgomery, Natasha DeLeon, Nolan Crook, Lucas Vang, Kaili Papios, Jeda-Marie Woodard, Brianna O’Shields, Eva Garcia-Laguna and Summer Bozeman; (third row, L-R) Kalieb McBee, Isaac Davis, Phillip Bolden, Jolette Medina-Galvan, De’Asia Kinsey, Jaelyn Massey, Dessie Lee Santiago, Nakira Baker, Connie Lampkin and Jordan Nix.

Pictured at the national competition, above, are (first row) Avery Pullen; (second row, L-R) Kaleigha Montgomery, Natasha DeLeon, Nolan Crook, Lucas Vang, Kaili Papios, Jeda-Marie Woodard, Brianna O’Shields, Eva Garcia-Laguna and Summer Bozeman; (third row, L-R) Kalieb McBee, Isaac Davis, Phillip Bolden, Jolette Medina-Galvan, De’Asia Kinsey, Jaelyn Massey, Dessie Lee Santiago, Nakira Baker, Connie Lampkin and Jordan Nix.

State champion JROTC team finishes fifth in nation

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The newly-crowned state champion Elbert County JROTC drill team tied for fifth in the nation at the National High School Drill Team Championships in Daytona, Florida April 14 through April 16.
The Lady Devils golf team finished first at the Granite City Classic Saturday, April 23. Playing for the Lady Devils were (L-R) Emalise Andrews, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant and Ellie Wheeler.

The Lady Devils golf team finished first at the Granite City Classic Saturday, April 23. Playing for the Lady Devils were (L-R) Emalise Andrews, Ava Dye, Abby Bryant and Ellie Wheeler.

Golfers finish first, third at inaugural Granite City Classic

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County High School Lady Devils golf team took home first place in the inaugural Granite City Classic Saturday, April 23 at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course while the Devils finished third.
Coach Ed Geth (left) was introduced to members of the Devils basketball team Monday, April 25 during the team’s end-of-the-year banquet. Although not officially hired, the committee to hire a new Devils head basketball coach will recommend the BOE hire Geth at the May 9 work session. (Photo by Wells)

Coach Ed Geth (left) was introduced to members of the Devils basketball team Monday, April 25 during the team’s end-of-the-year banquet. Although not officially hired, the committee to hire a new Devils head basketball coach will recommend the BOE hire Geth at the May 9 work session. (Photo by Wells)

1993 National Champion recommended to be new Devils head basketball coach

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.
Diamond Devils Landen Ingram (above), Carson Adams and Head Coach Lance Ingram were named the Region 8AA pitcher, player and coach of the year. (Photo by Scoggins)

Diamond Devils Landen Ingram (above), Carson Adams and Head Coach Lance Ingram were named the Region 8AA pitcher, player and coach of the year. (Photo by Scoggins)

Pitcher, Player and Coach of the Year

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.
Track Devil Chastain Williams finished with a season best in the 300 meter hurdles during the Hart County meet Thursday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Track Devil Chastain Williams finished with a season best in the 300 meter hurdles during the Hart County meet Thursday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Track teams boast seven Top 3 finishes at Hart

By Mark Wells mwells@elberton.com   The Elbert County High School Devils and Lady Devils track teams had two first place finishes and five Top 3 finishes during a meet at Hart County High School April 21.