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Hoop Devils stun Commerce, snap Warren's win streak

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

Cooper West is declared the winner by the official. (Photo courtesy of April Dixon Hughes)

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Mat Devils take runner-up spot at state duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is officially the 2026 Class A State Runners-Up, after advancing all the way to the state final of the Class A State Dual Championships hosted by Heard County Saturday. “I’m more than anything proud for the kids,” head coach Shane Anderson said.
Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

Javares Bowman (above) offers a grin as he faces his opponent (Photo by Mark Wells)

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Mat Devils moving on to State Duals

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Elbert County wrestling team is moving on to the Class A State Championship Duals this weekend after finishing second place at the Area 8A Duals, which they hosted at The Inferno Jan. 10.
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Blue Devils dominate Lincoln, prepare for NYE game

Bo Underwood
Monday, December 29, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team is preparing to ring in the new year on the hardwood. Elbert will play Southwest Atlanta Christian at McDonough High School on Dec. 31 at 11:30 a.m. as part of the inaugural Warhawk New Year’s Eve Invitational.
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Lady Devils basketball moves to 8-1 on season

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team went 2-1 in its three games last week, putting their record at 8-1 as region play ramps up. The Lady Devils opened the week on Tuesday night with a home matchup against Rabun County, who came into the game with a six game winning streak.
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Hoop Devils suffer losing skid ahead of holiday break

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team saw its record fall to 4-6 after a four-game losing streak. The Blue Devils are now 1-2 in region play, which currently slots them at fifth place in Region 8-A Division I. Elbert hosted Rabun County last Tuesday, Dec. 16.
File photo by Mark Wells

File photo by Mark Wells

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Mat Devils go 5-0 in duals at Winder-Barrow

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The Elbert County wrestling team went 5-0 in its dual matches Saturday to win the Winder-Barrow dual tournament this weekend. The Mat Devils are now 9-0 as a team in dual matches this season.
Photo by Mark Wells

Photo by Mark Wells

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Mat Devils take down first four dual opponents

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Elbert County wrestling team has won its first four dual matches to start the 2025-2026 campaign, along with some encouraging results in its early-season tournaments. The Mat Devils hosted Johnson and Cedar Shoals on Dec. 10 for a dual meet and got the win in both.
D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn (3) and Blu Hester (20) block a shot. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert boys’ basketball begins region play with win over Storm

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team started its region schedule in the win column with an 84-75 win at home against Providence Christian Academy on Friday night. Four Blue Devils scored in double figures in a big offensive performance where the Blue Devils rode a late surge to victory.