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Blue Devil Jamil Burton celebrates the Devils’ Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

Blue Devil Jamil Burton celebrates the Devils’ Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Region Champions - Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Elbert County Blue Devils Head Coach Don Hurlburt knew in August, before the season even started, that his Blue Devils were good enough to be region champions.  Thursday night, his team proved it.
Lady Devils Jamia and Jameria Allen, Lilly Ray and Brenasia Faust celebrate the Lady Devils' Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

Lady Devils Jamia and Jameria Allen, Lilly Ray and Brenasia Faust celebrate the Lady Devils' Region Championship win at Banks County High School Thursday, Feb. 18. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Region Champions - Lady Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Before the Lady Devils took the court against the Rabun County Lady Wildcats at Banks County High School Feb. 18, Head Coach Josh Jones told them he loved them and he was proud of them.
Senior Jamal Rucker won the state championship in the 126-pound division in Macon Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Photos by Scoggins)

Senior Jamal Rucker won the state championship in the 126-pound division in Macon Wednesday, Feb. 10. (Photos by Scoggins)

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State Champion

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Elbert County Mat Devil senior Jamal Rucker is the newest state champion in the 126-pound division after winning by decision 8-3 during the finals of the GHSA State Tournament in Macon Feb. 10.
Junior Trez White finished in the semi-finals of the GHSA State Championships in Macon Feb. 10 to place fifth in the 170-pound division. (Photo by Scoggins)

Junior Trez White finished in the semi-finals of the GHSA State Championships in Macon Feb. 10 to place fifth in the 170-pound division. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils place fourth in state tournament

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Elbert County Mat Devils finished in fourth place at the GHSA State Tournament in Macon Feb. 10, bringing home a state championship, a state runner-up and seven total placers.  Freshman Carter Fleming placed fifth in the 113-pound division after losing during his first match.
Sophomores (L-R) Lilly Ray, Terrace Hester, Niya Moon, junior Jordan Glaze, sophomores Brenasia Faust and Aaniyah Allen and Head Coach Josh Jones react to a score from senior Jedihah Williams in the Lady Devils’ competition against Union County during the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Friday, Feb. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomores (L-R) Lilly Ray, Terrace Hester, Niya Moon, junior Jordan Glaze, sophomores Brenasia Faust and Aaniyah Allen and Head Coach Josh Jones react to a score from senior Jedihah Williams in the Lady Devils’ competition against Union County during the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Friday, Feb. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Championship Bound

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Head Coach Josh Jones and the Elbert County Lady Devils are one step away from obtaining Jones’ goal for the season - winning the region championship.  After defeating Union County 74-39 in the first round of the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Feb.
Sophomore Trustin Allen (left) and junior Jamil Burton (right) watch as senior Korbin Eberhardt (center) blocks a layup from a Rabun County Wildcat during the Devils’ competition against Rabun County during the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Saturday, Feb. 13. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Trustin Allen (left) and junior Jamil Burton (right) watch as senior Korbin Eberhardt (center) blocks a layup from a Rabun County Wildcat during the Devils’ competition against Rabun County during the Region 8-AA Tournament at Banks County Saturday, Feb. 13. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils to play Banks for region title

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Head Coach Don Hurlburt and the Elbert County Blue Devils will face off against the Banks County Leopards Thursday, Feb. 18 for the third time this season, this time  for the Region 8-AA Championship.

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Undefeated Lady Devils lead Region 8-AA

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Elbert County Lady Devils have paved their way to head into the Region 8-AA Tournament as the No. 1 seed after an undefeated season in region play. The tournament will be hosted by Banks County as this year’s tournament rotation allows for the No. 1 boys to host.

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Williams sole senior for Lady Devils

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Elbert County Comprehensive High School student. Soccer player. Track athlete. Volleyball starter. Homecoming Queen. Sole Lady Devil basketball senior. Jedihah Williams has spent her senior year trying new things, including two new sports.

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Devils second heading into region tournament

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Elbert County Blue Devils are set as the second seed heading into the Region 8-AA Tournament next week. Hosted by No. 1 Banks County, the first round of the tournament will feature No. 2 Elbert vs No. 3 Rabun and No. 1 Banks vs No. 4. Union.

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Blue Devil seniors shine in final season

Gary Jones
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
TEN QUESTIONS FOR BLUE DEVIL SENIOR JADEN BROWN Would you rather watch Lebron James or Stephen Curry play? A: Lebron James. Who is your basketball hero and why? A: Stephen Curry because he is a really good shooter, and I like to shoot.