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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

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

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

Elbert County football shuts out Oglethorpe for first win

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.