Recapping the Elbert County Lady Devils’ run to the state title game

The Elbert County Lady Devils’ run to the state championship may have snuck up on some people around the state, but it wasn’t all that unexpected to the team itself. “It didn't really surprise us,” head coach Josh Jones said.

Lady Devils come up short in state championship game

The Elbert County girls basketball team’s season ended in a hard-fought effort against East Laurens in the GHSA A state championship game Friday.

Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia

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.

Hoop Devils’ playoff run ends at Model

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team lost at Model High School in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs Saturday night, bringing an end to the Blue Devils’ season. Elbert finished the year 13-13 overall including playoffs.

Lunsford hits 1,000 career points as Lady Devils beat ACE in playoffs

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.

Hoop Devils gearing up for Wednesday's road playoff game

Elbert boys’ basketball will officially hit the road for its first playoff game, taking on Washington County on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Elbert is the No. 21 seed in the GHSA A Division I tournament while Washington is No. 12.

Lunsford wins region player of the year, headlining Elbert's basketball honorees

Elbert’s Audrey Lunsford found another sport to win region player of the year in. The junior was named the 2026 Region 8A Division I player of the year, months after winning the same award as a shortstop for the Lady Devils’ softball team.

Lady Devils set for third Rabun showdown

Playoff basketball is here for the Elbert County Lady Devils. The Elbert girls’ basketball team beat Commerce 52-42 in the first round of the GHSA Region 8A Division 1 tournament Monday night at Piedmont University in Demorest.

Brown reaches 1,000 career points, Blue Devils await playoff seeding

Elbert County basketball came up short in the first round of the region tournament against Banks County Monday night, losing 55-43 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Though Elbert’s run in the region tournament was cut short, they will still likely land in the GHSA state tournament.

Hoop Devils stun Commerce, snap Warren's win streak

The Elbert County basketball team earned perhaps its biggest win of the season Friday night with an 85-83 overtime victory over Commerce. The Blue Devils handed the Tigers their first region loss of the 2025-26 season. “Huge win,” head coach Chris Owens said.