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Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

Freshman Bryleigh Dickerson (33) gets the ball in the paint. (Photo courtesy of Sean Gallagher)

Lady Devils get change of scenery in Tampa

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team spent part of its holiday break in the Sunshine State, driving down to Tampa, Fla. for the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational Dec. 27 through Dec. 30.
Photo by Bo Underwood

Photo by Bo Underwood

Lady Devils travel to Tampa

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team piled in together and hit the road in the early hours of Dec. 26, headed to Tampa to play in the Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational tournament a day later. The Lady Devils were matched up with the Heritage Panthers, a high school in Palm Bay, Fla.
Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Tiyah Turman makes a layup against Franklin on Dec. 9. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Swarming defense propels Lady Devils to hot start

The Elbert County girls’ basketball team is off to a 7-0 start to begin the 2025-26 season. In their most recent game Tuesday night, Elbert got a big region win over Rabun County, who entered the game with a 6-1 record.
Scenes from Elbert County's 54-11 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Scenes from Elbert County's 54-11 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils basketball wins first four games

Elbert County girls’ basketball has hopes of winning its region and earning a state title, and the Lady Devils began that pursuit by winning their first four games of the 2025-26 season. The Lady Devils beat Madison County on the road to tip off the year.
Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

‘No easy games’ for Lady Devils basketball in new year

Elbert County girls’ basketball took its region by surprise last year, but things are different this time around. The Lady Devils went on a tear to start 2024, racing out to a 16-0 start before finishing 24-5 and making it to the second round of the state tournament.
Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Zoe Evans (3) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Cedar Shoals. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils flag football team splits two games at home

The Blue Devils may have been off preparing for the playoffs, but there was still gridiron action at the Granite Bowl last week as the Elbert County Lady Devils flag football team continued its inaugural season as a program, hosting Cedar Shoals for two games.
Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Ky Dubose (11) tags a runner out. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils’ softball season ends against Thomasville

Elbert County softball came up short in the state playoffs last week, losing two out of three games to Thomasville in their double elimination matchup. The Bulldogs will advance to Columbus for the elite eight.
Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Kamryn Webb (26) crosses the plate and celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in Elbert’s 15-0 win over Putnam County on Oct. 15. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County softball breezes past Putnam in state playoffs

The Elbert County softball team has Columbus on their minds this week ahead of a state playoff doubleheader against Thomasville Wednesday afternoon. The No. 1 seed Lady Devils hosted No.
Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert volleyball freshman Alexa Vargas (10) serves the ball. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball’s season ends in state playoffs against Model

The Elbert County volleyball team made its first state playoff appearance in program history last week and traveled to Rome for a first round match against Model High School. The No. 23 seed Lady Devils fought hard against the No. 10 seed, but ultimately fell in three sets (25-15, 25-10, 25-19).