Zoe Evans (bottom row, second from left) signs her letter of intent to play flag football at Emmanuel University. Evans was joined by (bottom row from right:) godmother Tanya Allen, brother Ezequiel Calhoun, mother Davasia McLendon and grandmother Debbie Carpenter. (top row from right:) ECCHS flag football head coach Ashley Bryant and assistant coaches A.J. German and Sarah Navarro.
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Bo Underwood
The Elbert County Comprehensive High School flag football program may still be in its infancy, but it’s already produced one college athlete.Senior Zoe Evans became the first flag football player in Elbert County history to sign to play in college, when she officially signed her letter of intent to...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gracie Kidd signed her letter of intent to play tennis at Emmanuel University. Pictured during the signing ceremony are (front row, L-R) Annabelle Kidd, Gracie Kidd, Trish Kidd and Frankie Kidd and (back row) Bo Kidd. (Photo by Bo Underwood)
Elbert County’s Gracie Kidd signs to play college tennis
Bo Underwood
Elbert County tennis senior Gracie Kidd made her college plans official Thursday afternoon when she signed to play tennis at Emmanuel University prior to the team’s practice.Kidd was joined by family and teammates at the signing.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Elbert County golf teams each play pair of tournaments
Bo Underwood
It was a busy few days for the Elbert County golf teams.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Elbert tennis ready for senior day vs. Franklin
Bo Underwood
Last week, the Elbert County tennis teams traveled to Providence Christian Academy for a match against the Storm March 3.
Both teams came up short, losing each match by a total score of 4-1. The winners for Elbert County were senior Emily Poon and sophomore Adrian Jenkins.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Elbert County schools out Friday for championship
Mark Wells
Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Lady Devils advance to state championship with win over Putnam County
Bo Underwood
The dream run for Elbert County girls’ basketball continues.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County Lady Devils are Final 4 bound.
No. 12 seed Elbert went on the road and beat No. 4 seed Vidalia 61-38, advancing to the GHSA A state championship semifinal and avenging last year’s playoff loss to the Indians in the process.
“It’s surreal right now,” head coach Josh Jones said.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Lunsford hits 1,000 career points as Lady Devils beat ACE in playoffs
Bo Underwood
The Elbert County Lady Devils are moving on in the GHSA girls’ basketball state tournament.
Elbert County basketball junior Audrey Lunsford reached 1,000 career points as the Lady Devils beat the Academy for Classical Education to advance to the second round.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Elbert County golf teams striving to maintain the standard
Bo Underwood
Last season was a triumph for the Elbert County golf program, with the boys’ team winning the GHSA state championship and the girls’ team finishing as state runners-up.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
ECCHS student Ngyuen's art heads to Georgia State Capitol
Bo Underwood
You’ll find Quang Ngyuen’s art in not one, but two American Capitol buildings.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
