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NEGA Ballers learn from Lundy

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Kendrick Fortson, an Elbert County native and Elbert County Comprehensive High School graduate and former athlete, is all about giving back to kids in his home community.

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Diamond Devils to host Banks in region showdown

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The Elbert County Diamond Devils are scheduled to host the Banks County Leopards for a region showdown doubleheader Friday, April 16. The Diamond Devils were set to travel to Banks for the first of a three game series Tuesday, April 13 and results were unavailable before press time.
Sophomore Skylar Bray eats dirt with his helmet flying off as he slides into home in the bottom of the first during the Diamond Devils’ competition against Habersham Central Tuesday, March 23. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Skylar Bray eats dirt with his helmet flying off as he slides into home in the bottom of the first during the Diamond Devils’ competition against Habersham Central Tuesday, March 23. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Diamond Devils top 10 in state AA

Rose Scoggins
Thursday, April 1, 2021
The Elbert County Diamond Devils, who added two wins last week to put them at 15-4 on the season, are tied with Banks as the No. 1 team in Region 8AA and are ranked in the top 10 in the state in AA rankings as of Tuesday morning.
Landen Ingram takes a swing against Clarke Central Friday, March 5. (Photo by Scoggins)

Landen Ingram takes a swing against Clarke Central Friday, March 5. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Diamond Devils move to 9-4

Rose Scoggins
Friday, March 19, 2021
The Elbert County Diamond Devils are riding a six-game winning streak after two shutout games against Riverside Military Academy last week.  The Diamond Devils traveled to Riverside Military Academy March 9 for the first shutout game, ending 15-0.
Lady Devil golfers include (L-R) Emma Grace Jarvis, Elizabeth Brady, Ava Dye, Coach Bruce Brown, Abby Bryant, Madison Webb and Emaleigh Oglesby.

Lady Devil golfers include (L-R) Emma Grace Jarvis, Elizabeth Brady, Ava Dye, Coach Bruce Brown, Abby Bryant, Madison Webb and Emaleigh Oglesby.

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Lady Devils finish first, third in invitational

Rose Scoggins
Friday, March 19, 2021
The Elbert County Lady Devils golf team defeated Franklin, Oglethorpe and Putnam counties last week and finished third in an invitational held Monday.
The Elbert County Blue Devil golf team consists of (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Slate Crook, Alex Dunbrack, Jake Harper, Thomas Brady, Levi Johnson, Brady Starrett, Ethan Cone, Braydon Scarborough, Kamuri Willis, Landon Cagle and Hayden Marunich.

The Elbert County Blue Devil golf team consists of (L-R) Coach Larry Kesler, Slate Crook, Alex Dunbrack, Jake Harper, Thomas Brady, Levi Johnson, Brady Starrett, Ethan Cone, Braydon Scarborough, Kamuri Willis, Landon Cagle and Hayden Marunich.

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Blue Devil golfers beat Franklin, Oglethorpe/Putnam

Rose Scoggins
Friday, March 19, 2021
The Elbert County boys golf team went on a winning streak last week, defeating Oglethorpe and Putnam counties at home at Arrowhead Pointe Tuesday, March 9 and Franklin County Thursday, March 11 at Highland Walk Golf Course in Franklin Springs.
Niya Moon (21), Jamia Allen and Aaniyah Allen (3) react after Aaniyah was knocked to the ground by a referee during Tuesday’s 46-45 loss against Josey in the playoffs. (Photo by Scoggins)

Niya Moon (21), Jamia Allen and Aaniyah Allen (3) react after Aaniyah was knocked to the ground by a referee during Tuesday’s 46-45 loss against Josey in the playoffs. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils end season one short

Gary Jones
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Josey High School’s Lady Eagles, who will be playing for a state title at noon on Thursday, got to the state finals because they caught Elbert County’s Lady Devils on a cold shooting night March 2.

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Lovett too tall a task for Blue Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
On a region championship high, the Elbert County Blue Devils breezed past the Bremen Blue Devils in the Inferno Wednesday, Feb. 24 (64-37) to host another round of the playoffs Saturday, Feb. 27 against the Lovett Lions.
Lady Devil Jameria Allen watches as Jordan Glaze attempts to put up a shot against the Temple Lady Tigers during the first round of the GHSA state playoffs in the Inferno Tuesday, Feb. 23. By defeating the Lady Tigers 52-14, the Lady Devils advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, where they defeated South Atlanta 62-28 Friday, Feb. 26. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Devil Jameria Allen watches as Jordan Glaze attempts to put up a shot against the Temple Lady Tigers during the first round of the GHSA state playoffs in the Inferno Tuesday, Feb. 23. By defeating the Lady Tigers 52-14, the Lady Devils advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, where they defeated South Atlanta 62-28 Friday, Feb. 26. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils breeze into Elite Eight

Gary Jones
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
It wasn’t the blistering barrage of threes that gave the Lady Devils a 25-7 lead at the end of the first quarter, nor was it the smothering defense that allowed the Hornets of South Atlanta a measly four points in the second quarter.
Aaniyah Allen, Niya Moon, Terrace Hester, Jaden Brown and Jamil Burton were selected to the Region 8AA first team all-region.

Aaniyah Allen, Niya Moon, Terrace Hester, Jaden Brown and Jamil Burton were selected to the Region 8AA first team all-region.

Lady Devils, Devils named first team all-region

News Staff
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Lady Devil sophomore Aaniyah Allen was named Region 8AA’s co-player of the year along with Union County’s Ava Hunter.  Fellow Lady Devils Niya Moon and Terrace Hester were selected to the Region 8AA first team all-region.