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Elbert County's captains, (L-R) Jerrell Sims, Jackson Black and Braylen Huff, take the field. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County's captains, (L-R) Jerrell Sims, Jackson Black and Braylen Huff, take the field. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Game preview: Commerce at Elbert County

Bo Underwood
Thursday, September 3, 2026
After two straight years of the teams playing at Commerce, the Tigers are set to come to the Granite Bowl Friday and take on the Elbert County Blue Devils.Elbert County won last year’s matchup 16-6 for their first road win of the year.The two teams have a common opponent already this season–...
Quarterback Brody Baker and head coach Andy Dyer high-five following Elbert’s win over East Jackson. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Quarterback Brody Baker and head coach Andy Dyer high-five following Elbert’s win over East Jackson. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils storm back to overwhelm East Jackson for season-opening win

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The first three quarters of Friday’s game at East Jackson were full of frustration for Elbert County.The fourth was a different story.After trailing 7-0 for most of the game the Blue Devils erupted late, scoring three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to earn a decisive 21-7 victory over the...
Braylen Huff (9) will anchor Elbert County's secondary this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Braylen Huff (9) will anchor Elbert County's secondary this season. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football striving to make mark in new region

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
It’s another transition year for Elbert County football.The coaching staff is still intact this time, but the Blue Devils are making the jump to Class 3A, moving up from their former position in Class A-Division I. The move is essentially a jump up one classification, since the two-division split...

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Blue Devils play exhibition at Washington-Wilkes

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Elbert County Blue Devils got their first taste of gridiron action Friday night when they traveled to Washington-Wilkes and took on the Tigers in a preseason scrimmage.The Blue Devil first-team offense made some big plays through the air and shot out to a 14-0 lead, but Elbert County ultimately...

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Seven former Diamond Devils sign to play college baseball

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Last season was special for Elbert County baseball, and seven of the now-graduated seniors who helped lead the Diamond Devils’ run will be continuing their playing careers at the college level.On Wednesday night, all seven participated in a signing ceremony at the ECCHS gym, where they were joined...
Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lucy Johnson was an All-State selection for the second straight year after finishing No. 4 individually at the GHSA girls' golf state championship. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Three Elbert County golfers make All-State teams

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The accolades for Elbert County golf just keep on rolling in.Three Elbert County golfers were named to the 2026 GHSA All-State team: senior Madden Drake and junior Nolan Henderson for the boys’ team and junior Lucy Johnson on the girls’ team.
The Elbert County boys golf team was invited to compete in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County boys golf team was invited to compete in the PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County boys’ golf team invited to national tournament

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Elbert County Blue Devils aren’t done playing golf just yet.Two weeks after winning the GHSA A Division I state championship for the second year in a row, Elbert County was invited to play at the 2026 PGA High School Golf National Invitational at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
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 Blue Devils returned most of their championship-winning core from 2025, making expectations for this season...
Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Larry Kesler coaches Nolan Henderson during the GHSA Class A Division 1 championship May 18. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Kesler holds the keys to Elbert County golf team’s success

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Larry Kesler points to one of the first conversations he had as head golf coach at Elbert County Comprehensive High School as a defining moment that shaped his approach to the job.It was 2020, Kesler had recently been hired and he was talking to then-head football coach and ECCHS athletic director...