Elbert County sports

Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils earn top seed in softball region playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Playoff softball is here in Elbert County. The Lady Devils softball team will host Putnam County in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Oct 15 at Wesley King Field, with the first game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the second one set for 5:30 p.m.
Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.
Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County flag football debuts in the Granite Bowl

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
High school football in the Granite Bowl has been an Elberton staple since 1954, and starting this year, a brand new Devils team is calling the historic stadium home for a new kind of gridiron action.
Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Volley Devils await state tournament fate after wrapping area playoffs

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County volleyball went 17-16 in the regular season for the first winning season in program history. The Lady Devils won the first game of their area tournament on Sept. 29 before falling to the eventual area champion, Oglethorpe, in three sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
Audrey Lunsford (9) celebrates a triple against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (9) celebrates a triple against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County softball finishes regular season undefeated in region

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Lady Devils softball is still on a heater. Elbert wrapped up its regular season on Monday with a 16-0 win over Thomson on the road. They ran away with it in the first inning, scoring 10 runs and ultimately ending the game after just three.
Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were among Elbert’s top finishes in the team’s win at The Reservation Run on Oct. 2. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

Dakota Toole (left) and Eli Alexander (right) were among Elbert’s top finishes in the team’s win at The Reservation Run on Oct. 2. (File photos by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert cross country boys finish first at Stephens

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Elbert County cross country had its best performance of 2025 so far at The Reservation Run, hosted by Stephens County on Thursday, Oct. 2. Led by a fourth place finish by junior Dakota Toole, who ran the 5K in 19 minutes and 52.
Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils handle PCA for third straight win, Dyer’s 100th

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The Elbert County Blue Devils won their third straight game on Friday, taking care of Providence Christian Academy 43-9 at the Granite Bowl. The Blue Devils dominated both sides of the ball for head coach Andy Dyer’s 100th career win.
Melanie Badillo (25) hits the ball in Elbert’s region playoff matchup against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Melanie Badillo (25) hits the ball in Elbert’s region playoff matchup against Washington-Wilkes. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert volleyball finishes regular season, competes in area playoffs

Bo Underwood
Thursday, October 2, 2025
It’s playoff time for Elbert County volleyball. The Lady Devils wrapped up the regular season last week with a 16-15 record, good for the first winning season in program history and the most wins Elbert volleyball has had in a season.
A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils’ late push falls short against Lincoln County

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Friday night saw another hard-fought slugfest in the Granite Bowl, with Lincoln County outlasting Elbert County 24-17. The Blue Devils’ defense battled hard all night and consistently stifled a Red Devil offense that had averaged 46.5 points per game in its last two contests.
Bryleigh Dickerson hits her second of two home runs during Elbert County’s 15-0 win over Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson hits her second of two home runs during Elbert County’s 15-0 win over Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Offensive outbursts continue for Lady Devils softball team

Elberton Editor
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Elbert County softball had another prolific week on the diamond, rebounding from a loss to Prince Avenue last Monday to rip off five straight wins and a combined 58 runs in that stretch. “We’ve been swinging it well all year, so I mean that’s just our girls,” head coach Bryce Bowen said.