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Sophomore Rere Allen takes the ball down the court against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School Gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Rere Allen takes the ball down the court against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School Gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils are 6-0

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The undefeated Elbert County Lady Devils are 6-0 on the season as of Tuesday morning after defeating Walnut Grove and Commerce last week and T.L. Hanna in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament in Hartwell Monday. The Lady Devils traveled to Cedar Shoals Dec.
Senior Tyshawn Hughes secured his 100th career win Dec. 19 in the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals. (File photo by Scoggins)

Senior Tyshawn Hughes secured his 100th career win Dec. 19 in the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Hughes’ 100th career win

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Mat Devil Senior Tyshawn Hughes picked up his 100th career win during the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals Saturday, Dec. 19. Hughes was undefeated on the day and won 8-5 over a two-time state champion wrestler from Commerce according to Head Coach Shane Anderson.
Jaelin Webb attempts to make a pass in heavy traffic in the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jaelin Webb attempts to make a pass in heavy traffic in the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

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McDonald’s Shootout

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The Elbert County Blue Devils defeated Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) 55-52 in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday afternoon.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s cleats are shown for “My Cause My Cleats” during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s cleats are shown for “My Cause My Cleats” during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Riedel)

FHF Hardman’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Super Bowl LIV Champion Mecole Hardman, Jr. selected Friends Helping Friends Club (FHF) for his NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats.”  Thirty-two members of the Kansas City Chiefs wore custom cleats during the game in Week 13 where the Chiefs defeated the Broncos.
Sophomore Terrace Hester scored 11 of the Lady Devils’ 65 points against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Terrace Hester scored 11 of the Lady Devils’ 65 points against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils defeat Grovetown

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
After quarantine and canceled games delayed the start of its season, the Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team defeated the Grovetown Lady Warriors 65-55 in the first game of the season Saturday, Dec. 12 at Elbert County Middle School.
Senior Jamal Rucker takes down his opponent from Jackson County during the Granite City Scramble in the Inferno Dec. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Jamal Rucker takes down his opponent from Jackson County during the Granite City Scramble in the Inferno Dec. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Granite City Scramble Champions

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
With six first place finishers and nine top three finishers, the Elbert County Mat Devils took home the 2020 Granite City Scramble Championship during the host tournament in the Inferno Saturday, Dec. 12.
Q.T. Teasley leaps over a defender Saturday in the Granite Bowl. Playing in his final game in the Historic Granite Bowl, Teasley caught two passes for 41 yards against Bremen in the state playoffs. (Photo by Scoggins)

Q.T. Teasley leaps over a defender Saturday in the Granite Bowl. Playing in his final game in the Historic Granite Bowl, Teasley caught two passes for 41 yards against Bremen in the state playoffs. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils go down fighting, 28-21

Gary Jones
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
It seemed so placid, a playoff football game with no scoring, one of those classic defensive struggles that hinges on a turnover late in the game. But what it turned into was a 49-point second half explosion that will long be remembered by Granite Bowl historians.
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football hall

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Devils knock off Banks County

Gary Jones
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Consistency in all phases of the game and a commanding rushing offense led by sophomore Quan Moss allowed Elbert County to go into this week’s first round of the Georgia Class AA playoffs with a decisive 36-6 victory over Banks County’s Leopards.
Aaniyah Allen

Aaniyah Allen

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Lady Devils aiming for region title

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
The Elbert County Lady Devils Basketball team will return five starters this season after losing seven seniors due to graduation. And those five starters will be around for a while, as all five are in the team’s large eight-member sophomore class.
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football vs rabun

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Quarantining reduces Devil roster

Gary Jones
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Like most every other football coaching staff in Georgia, the Elbert County Blue Devil coaching staff prepares for upcoming games with the understanding that the next day, COVID-19 protocols may not allow starters to return to the field in time for a game.