Sports
Senior Caden Brown throws a pitch during the first game against Oglethorpe County High School Thursday, April 7. (Photo by Shane Scoggins, Publisher of the Franklin County Citizen)
Diamond Devils to battle Leopards for region championship
Devils soccer coach Luke Hall said freshman Christian Richey has stepped up during the 2022 season when needed to fill empty slots in the Devils’ lineup. (Photo by Wells)
Devils secure playoff berth with wins over Banks
Jade Partain (No. 4) makes a throw in towards Hannah Halavin during the Lady Devils win over Banks County. (Photo by Wells)
Looking for a historic win
Landon Heaton slides into home during the Diamond Devils’ doubleheader against Rabun County Friday, April 1. The Diamond Devils will host Oglethorpe County Thursday. (Photo by Wells)
Diamond Devils continue perfect region record
Lady Devil Niya Moon attempts to attack the basket but is blocked and knocked down by a Rabun County defender during the GHSA state championship game in Macon Thursday, March 10. (Photo by Scoggins)
The journey to Macon through South Atlanta, Swainsboro, Callaway and Josey
Lady Devils Head Coach Josh Jones holds up the GHSA State Championship trophy to the Elbert County crowd after defeating Rabun County 52-44 to bring home the program’s first-ever state title. Jones has been the Lady Devils’ head coach for the last four years after being named to the position in 2018. Before being head coach, Jones served as an assistant at the high school under Alton Smith and Wes Greer. (Photo by Scoggins)
‘It still doesn’t seem real’
Elbert County Lady Devil fans in the background were shocked after junior guard Aaniyah Allen makes a steal and leaves a Rabun County Ladycat on the floor of the Macon Coliseum during Thurday’s state championship game. The Lady Devils defeated Region 8AA foe Rabun County 52-44 to bring home the program’s first state championship title. (Photo by Scoggins)
'No moment too big’ for the state champion Lady Devils
Head Coach Josh Jones and the Lady Devils' bench celebrate after defeating Callaway High School Tuesday, March 1 to advance the team to the Final Four round for the first time since 1966. (Photo by Scoggins)
Lady Devils prepare for historic Final Four appearance
The Mat Rams (pictured above) took the home the region duals championship Friday, Dec. 10 at Habersham County. The team won all five matches to take home the championship. The team also finished in second place eight points shy of the championship in the region traditionals at Habersham County. The Mat Rams will host Hart County and Crescent in the Inferno Wednesday, Dec. 15 beginning at 5 p.m.
