Elbert County sports

The Elbert County golf team poses after winning the 2026 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team poses after winning the 2026 state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Historic season sees Elbert County repeat as state champs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Elbert County boys’ golf finally broke through and captured its first state title in 59 years last season, but 2026 brought a whole new kind of pressure: being asked to do it all again.
The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County golf team (L-R), head coach Larry Kesler, Carson Amabile, Madden Drake, Landen Adams, Nolan Henderson, Ty Johnson, Maddox Adams and assistant coach Sandy Thornton won their second straight GHSA state championship Tuesday. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Back to back: Elbert County golf wins second straight state championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Elbert County golf team better make some more space in that trophy room of theirs.
Bryleigh Dickerson tracks down a fly ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson tracks down a fly ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County tennis, slow pitch move into region tourney, playoffs

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The regular season is winding down for spring sports in Elbert County. Several Blue Devil teams are at key points in their seasons this week.The Elbert County tennis teams are playing in the Region 8A Division I tournament held in Winder from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Spring Sports have kicked off in Elbert County with baseball, tennis, and soccer starting last week. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Spring Sports have kicked off in Elbert County with baseball, tennis, and soccer starting last week. (File photo by Mark Wells)

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Blue Devils sports spring into action

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Though spring hasn’t quite sprung yet in Elbert County, several spring sports are getting their 2026 seasons underway. Elbert’s defending state champion boys’ golf team will tee off its title defense on Feb. 21, when they travel to Jekyll Island for the Johnny Paulk Invite.
Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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What are Elbert football’s playoff chances?

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils are fighting for their 13th straight state playoff appearance this year, currently standing at 4-5 entering their final regular season game against Rabun County.
Marley Geyer (left) and Kennedy Ray finish side-by-side at the Jan Taylor Invite at Franklin County High School on Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Shane Scoggins / The Franklin County Citizen)

Marley Geyer (left) and Kennedy Ray finish side-by-side at the Jan Taylor Invite at Franklin County High School on Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Shane Scoggins / The Franklin County Citizen)

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Blue Devils cross country chugs along at Franklin

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County cross country teams were back at it last Thursday, Oct. 16, running in the Jan Taylor Invite hosted by Franklin County High School. The Blue Devils’ boys team finished seventh overall.
Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County softball breezes past Putnam in state playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County softball team has Columbus on their minds this week ahead of a state playoff doubleheader against Thomasville Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 seed Lady Devils hosted No.
Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball’s season ends in state playoffs against Model

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Elbert County volleyball team made its first state playoff appearance in program history last week and traveled to Rome for a first round match against Model High School. The No. 23 seed Lady Devils fought hard against the No. 10 seed, but ultimately fell in three sets (25-15, 25-10, 25-19).
Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Cross country returns to Athens for Kramer Classic

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Elbert County cross country was back in Athens last Wednesday running in the Kent Kramer Classic hosted by Athens Christian. The Blue Devil boys finished 13th out of 18 schools competing. Sophomore Eli Alexander led the way for Elbert with a time of 19 minutes and 51.
Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County volleyball earns its first state playoff berth

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The Elbert County Lady Devils are officially playoff bound. Elbert qualified for the GHSA Class A state volleyball championship for the first time in school history. The Lady Devils are the No. 23 team in the 32-team bracket, which was released Sunday afternoon.