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GHSA moves Elbert to A classification

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification committee threw a wrench in classifications and alignments for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years last week that would drop Elbert County from Class AA to Class A.
Junior Lady Devil Aaniyah Allen blows a kiss to the scoreboard while the rest of the Lady Devils show off the score to the crowd of Josey Eagle fans after the Lady Devil’s 48-45 win over Josey High School Saturday, Dec. 4 in the Inferno. The match up between the two teams was a big rematch for the Lady Devils, who fell to the reigning state champion Lady Eagles 46-45 in last season’s Elite Eight game in the Inferno. (Photo by Scoggins)

Junior Lady Devil Aaniyah Allen blows a kiss to the scoreboard while the rest of the Lady Devils show off the score to the crowd of Josey Eagle fans after the Lady Devil’s 48-45 win over Josey High School Saturday, Dec. 4 in the Inferno. The match up between the two teams was a big rematch for the Lady Devils, who fell to the reigning state champion Lady Eagles 46-45 in last season’s Elite Eight game in the Inferno. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils down reigning state champs

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, December 9, 2021
After preparing for the long-awaited rematch against the reigning state champion Josey High School Lady Eagles, the Lady Devils served sweet revenge on Saturday, Dec. 4 for last season’s 46-45 loss in the Elite Eight round of the GHSA state playoffs with a 48-45 win in the Inferno Saturday, Dec. 4.
Jamil Burton put up nine points during the Devils’ home win over Josey Saturday, Dec. 4 in the Inferno. The Devils will have a week before they return to the Inferno to host Stephens County Tuesday, Dec. 14. (Photos by Scoggins)

Jamil Burton put up nine points during the Devils’ home win over Josey Saturday, Dec. 4 in the Inferno. The Devils will have a week before they return to the Inferno to host Stephens County Tuesday, Dec. 14. (Photos by Scoggins)

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Devils get first win at home over Josey

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Coach Don Hurlburt’s young team of Devil basketball players secured their first win at home and second for the season after defeating Josey 56-41 Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Inferno. “We needed that one,” Hurlburt said. “That was a good win.
Zion Cullars works to pin his Harlem opponent Nov. 30. The Mat Devils are scheduled to host 12 teams during the Inferno Invitational Saturday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. (Photo by Scoggins)

Zion Cullars works to pin his Harlem opponent Nov. 30. The Mat Devils are scheduled to host 12 teams during the Inferno Invitational Saturday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils take down Harlem, Athens Christian

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, December 9, 2021
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School Mat Devils took down Harlem and Athens Christian during a host match Tuesday, Nov. 30 in the Inferno. The Devils finished the night beating Harlem 50-22 and Athens Christian 45-32.
Kane Hughes was named the player of the game against East Forsyth after putting up 15 points for the Devils Nov. 27.

Kane Hughes was named the player of the game against East Forsyth after putting up 15 points for the Devils Nov. 27.

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Devils start season 1-2, Lady Devils 2-1

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Elbert County Blue Devils and Lady Devils basketball teams kicked off their seasons with the Devils going 1-2 and the Lady Devils 2-1 after three games. The Devils lost the first game of the season 72-63 against Heritage from Conyers in the first home game of the season Friday, Nov. 19.
Josiah Harkins makes a half nelson pin during the JV Inferno at the Inferno Tuesday, Nov. 23. Harkins finished in second place for the day at 152 pounds. (Photo by Scoggins)

Josiah Harkins makes a half nelson pin during the JV Inferno at the Inferno Tuesday, Nov. 23. Harkins finished in second place for the day at 152 pounds. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils start season with a series of scrambles

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
The Elbert County Mat Devils kicked off the 2021-22 season with a series of scrambles at home in the Inferno and on the road at Jackson County and North Oconee. During the Panther Scramble, the first event of the season Nov.
10U Elbert County Blue Devils (L-R) Chance Duck, Landon Newsome, JaMain Crosby, Justin Cleveland and Hayden Huff react to No. 51 Cole Freeman’s roar while being recognized during the community pep rally for the Elbert County Parks and Recreation teams Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Scoggins)

10U Elbert County Blue Devils (L-R) Chance Duck, Landon Newsome, JaMain Crosby, Justin Cleveland and Hayden Huff react to No. 51 Cole Freeman’s roar while being recognized during the community pep rally for the Elbert County Parks and Recreation teams Thursday, Nov. 18 in the Granite Bowl. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Super Bowl champions

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Elbert County is home to three sets of Super Bowl champions after the 6U, 8U and 10U teams from Elbert County Parks and Recreation brought home the championship trophies and rings Saturday, Nov. 20.
Quan Moss reacts to scoring a touchdown for the Blue Devils during the team's 26-14 loss in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs in the Granite Bowl Friday, Nov. 12.. (Photo by Scoggins)

Quan Moss reacts to scoring a touchdown for the Blue Devils during the team's 26-14 loss in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs in the Granite Bowl Friday, Nov. 12.. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils end season in first round against Columbia

News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
By Mark Wells Special Star Correspondent The Blue Devils of Elbert County fell in the first round of the playoffs to the Columbia High School Eagles Friday night in the historic Granite Bowl. “We played our hearts out.
Elbert County boys basketball coach Don Hurlburt listens to a question along with players (from left) Jamil Burton and Trustin Allen. (Photo by Matthew Osborne, CNI News Service)

Elbert County boys basketball coach Don Hurlburt listens to a question along with players (from left) Jamil Burton and Trustin Allen. (Photo by Matthew Osborne, CNI News Service)

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Elbert ready to ride energy back to the playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
By Matthew Osborne CNI News Service   Elbert County’s basketball teams will be contenders again this season, and they will have the full might of the Inferno behind them.
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Reclassification could bring growth to Region 8AA

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Region 8AA could introduce four new teams and drop Riverside Military Academy during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years if the proposed region alignments announced by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassification committee are approved.