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Petey Allen (30) stiff-arms a defender in Elbert’s 24-7 playoff win over Oglethorpe on Nov. 14. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils take down Oglethorpe in first round of GHSA State Playoffs

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

The Elbert County Blue Devils are moving on. Elbert defeated Oglethorpe 24-7 Friday night in the Granite Bowl in the first round of the GHSA state playoffs. The Blue Devils dominated on the ground and dictated the pace of the game all night, rushing for 269 yards as a team.

The Elbert County football team runs through the banner before their homecoming game against Oglethorpe on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Rematch: Blue Devils welcome Oglethorpe for first round of GHSA State Playoffs

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

They say it’s hard to beat the same team twice. That’ll be the task for the Elbert County Blue Devils on Friday when they welcome the Oglethorpe County Patriots back to the Granite Bowl for the first round of the state playoffs at 7:30 p.m. The Blue Devils hosted Oglethorpe back on Sept.

Tyler Turman carries the ball in Elbert’s 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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What are Elbert football’s playoff chances?

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Elbert County Blue Devils are fighting for their 13th straight state playoff appearance this year, currently standing at 4-5 entering their final regular season game against Rabun County.

Lincoln Blackmon (2) sacks the quarterback in Elbert County's 48-14 loss to Athens Academy on Oct. 17. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football overmatched by ACAD

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Elbert football wasn’t able to keep up with Athens Academy on Friday night in a 48-14 road loss. Things got off to a fast start for both teams, but the Blue Devils’ offense eventually ran out of gas while the Spartans kept rolling.

Jerrell Sims (left) returns a fumble for a touchdown on the opening play of Elbert’s game at Banks County on Oct. 10. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

It’s rare to see a football game where the very first snap is a perfect microcosm for the rest of the night.

Kaden Montgomery (17) forces a fumble to seal Elbert’s 16-6 road victory over Commerce on Sept. 26. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils beat Commerce for second straight win

Bo Underwood

Thursday, October 2, 2025

The Elbert County defense turned in another stifling performance on Friday night, shutting down Commerce in a 16-6 road victory.

Cornerback Runt Mattox makes a tackle in Elbert County’s 27-0 win over Oglethorpe County on Sept. 19. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Elbert County football shuts out Oglethorpe for first win

Bo Underwood

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Elbert County football started its region schedule with an emphatic 27-0 shutout of Oglethorpe County for the Blue Devils’ first win of 2025. “I think the story goes to the defense,” head coach Andy Dyer said. “Any time you throw a goose egg up, that’s a big deal.

A host of Blue Devils brings down the ballcarrier in Elbert’s 24-17 loss to Lincoln on Sept. 12. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils’ late push falls short against Lincoln County

Elberton Editor

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Friday night saw another hard-fought slugfest in the Granite Bowl, with Lincoln County outlasting Elbert County 24-17. The Blue Devils’ defense battled hard all night and consistently stifled a Red Devil offense that had averaged 46.5 points per game in its last two contests.