elbert county lady devils

Bellamy Nash runs home as Bryce Bowen holds the other runner. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bellamy Nash runs home as Bryce Bowen holds the other runner. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lady Devils’ bats heating up

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The offense is starting to come around for the Elbert County softball team.The Lady Devils recorded back-to-back double digit run performances last week in wins over Washington-Wilkes and Stephens County.
The 2026 Lady Devil cheer squad includes captain Alyssa Brown, co-captains Isabella Belli and Maya Alcalde, and Maddie Adamson, Jolee Ainsworth, Presley Bellew, Alyssa Brown, Matylee Brown, Bethany Burden, Riley Grace Collier, Grace Dixon, Allie Hulme, Sophie Lavender, Cassidy Montgomery, Juana Olvera, Olivia Paramore, Liberty Rousey, Kyler Shaw and Sequoia Singleton. The team is coached by Emma Hart and Kaitlin Walker. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

The 2026 Lady Devil cheer squad includes captain Alyssa Brown, co-captains Isabella Belli and Maya Alcalde, and Maddie Adamson, Jolee Ainsworth, Presley Bellew, Alyssa Brown, Matylee Brown, Bethany Burden, Riley Grace Collier, Grace Dixon, Allie Hulme, Sophie Lavender, Cassidy Montgomery, Juana Olvera, Olivia Paramore, Liberty Rousey, Kyler Shaw and Sequoia Singleton. The team is coached by Emma Hart and Kaitlin Walker. (Photo by Mercer Harris)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Elbert County cheer squad bringing energy to Granite Bowl

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
After a summer spent honing their skills and getting closer as a team, the Elbert County cheer squad is ready to bring the energy to the Granite Bowl on Friday nights.The Blue Devil cheerleaders spiced up their practices by giving themes to each one, held big/little festivities and generally...
Elbert County volleyball players jump up to block the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball players jump up to block the ball. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Elbert County volleyball aiming to build on playoff debut

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Elbert County volleyball made its first playoff appearance in school history last season, and the Lady Devils are aiming to build on that success in 2026.Last season, Elbert County finished 16-15 in the regular season– its first winning season in program history.
Bryleigh Dickerson hits a home run against Prince Avenue Christian. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Bryleigh Dickerson hits a home run against Prince Avenue Christian. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Elbert County softball out to build on last year’s success

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last season ended too early for the Elbert County softball team’s liking, and the Lady Devils are intent on improving on 2025 with a trip to Columbus this year.The Lady Devils went 24-3 in the 2025 regular season, including a perfect 12-0 mark in region play.
Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a 15-0 singles record. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Emily Poon named region girls’ tennis player of the year

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior Emily Poon was named Region 8A Division I Girls’ Tennis Player of the Year after a strong 2026 season, it was announced last week.Poon was dominant in her final season as a Lady Devil, posting a 15-0 singles record.
Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kaylen Rucker (bottom row, middle) smiles after signing her letter of intent with Columbia International University. Rucker was joined at the table by father Clinton Rucker and mother Kristen P. Simpson, grandmother Gloria Partlow, grandmother Shelia Allen, aunt Karen Partlow Burton, Lady Devils head coach Josh Jones and assistants Donald Bolton and James Allen. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Lady Devils’ Kaylen Rucker signs to play college basketball at Columbia International University

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Elbert County Comprehensive High School senior and Lady Devils guard Kaylen Rucker is officially continuing her basketball career at the collegiate level.Rucker signed her letter of intent Wednesday afternoon to play basketball at Columbia International University in a ceremony held at ECCHS.She...
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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.