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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.
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.