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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–...
Zaylen Moon (7) celebrates his touchdown with Jackson Black (5). (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Zaylen Moon (7) celebrates his touchdown with Jackson Black (5). (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils fall to Wesleyan in home opener

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Elbert County played the hand it was dealt, but a few setbacks in the second half ultimately doomed the Blue Devils in a 31-17 loss to Wesleyan.The teams were deadlocked at 17 at halftime before injuries and a difficult time running the ball beset Elbert County.“Sometimes you get circumstances,...
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...
The Elbert County football team held spring practice last week to prepare for the 2026 football season. The Blue Devils went 5-7 last season, beating Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs before falling to Gordon Lee in a close 17-12 loss in the next round. This will be the team's second season under head coach Andy Dyer. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

The Elbert County football team held spring practice last week to prepare for the 2026 football season. The Blue Devils went 5-7 last season, beating Oglethorpe in the first round of the playoffs before falling to Gordon Lee in a close 17-12 loss in the next round. This will be the team's second season under head coach Andy Dyer. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

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PHOTOS: Elbert County football holds spring practice

Bo Underwood
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

D.K. Winn puts his South Carolina State hat on after signing with the Bulldogs February 11, 2026. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County's D.K. Winn aiming to leave his mark at S.C. State

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
When D.K. Winn stood up at the table and triumphantly bellowed “Go Dogs!” after officially signing with South Carolina State to play football on Feb. 11, it marked the culmination of his Elbert County football journey, and the start of another in Orangeburg.This fall, the Elbert County senior and...