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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).
Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball players celebrate following a point. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County volleyball earns its first state playoff berth

The Elbert County Lady Devils are officially playoff bound. Elbert qualified for the GHSA Class A state volleyball championship for the first time in school history. The Lady Devils are the No. 23 team in the 32-team bracket, which was released Sunday afternoon.
Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils earn top seed in softball region playoffs

Playoff softball is here in Elbert County. The Lady Devils softball team will host Putnam County in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Oct 15 at Wesley King Field, with the first game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the second one set for 5:30 p.m.
Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County flag football debuts in the Granite Bowl

High school football in the Granite Bowl has been an Elberton staple since 1954, and starting this year, a brand new Devils team is calling the historic stadium home for a new kind of gridiron action.
Audrey Lunsford (9) celebrates a triple against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (9) celebrates a triple against Oglethorpe. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County softball finishes regular season undefeated in region

Lady Devils softball is still on a heater. Elbert wrapped up its regular season on Monday with a 16-0 win over Thomson on the road. They ran away with it in the first inning, scoring 10 runs and ultimately ending the game after just three.
Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County teammates Kimberly Hernandez (14) and Audrey Lunsford (9) execute a force out in the Lady Devils’ 10-2 win over Providence Christain on Sept. 23. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils softball closing out strong regular season

Postseason play is looming on the horizon for the Elbert County softball team, with just three regular season games left on the schedule. The Lady Devils are currently 22-3 and sport an undefeated 11-0 region record.
Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County freshman Alexa Vargas (10) hits the ball over the net during a match against Rabun County on Sept. 16. (Photo by Bo Underwood).

Elbert County volleyball aiming to rebound before playoffs

It’s getting to be crunch time for the Elbert County volleyball team, as the Lady Devils have just two matches remaining before area playoffs begin next Tuesday, Sept. 30.