Recapping the Elbert County Lady Devils’ run to the state title game

The Elbert County Lady Devils’ run to the state championship may have snuck up on some people around the state, but it wasn’t all that unexpected to the team itself. “It didn't really surprise us,” head coach Josh Jones said.

Lady Devils come up short in state championship game

The Elbert County girls basketball team’s season ended in a hard-fought effort against East Laurens in the GHSA A state championship game Friday.

Lady Devils advance to state championship with win over Putnam County

The dream run for Elbert County girls’ basketball continues. When the buzzer sounded Saturday on the No. 12 seed Lady Devils’ 48-45 upset over No.

Lady Devils advance to state Final 4 with win over Vidalia

The Elbert County Lady Devils are Final 4 bound. No. 12 seed Elbert went on the road and beat No. 4 seed Vidalia 61-38, advancing to the GHSA A state championship semifinal and avenging last year’s playoff loss to the Indians in the process. “It’s surreal right now,” head coach Josh Jones said.

Hoop Devils’ playoff run ends at Model

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team lost at Model High School in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs Saturday night, bringing an end to the Blue Devils’ season. Elbert finished the year 13-13 overall including playoffs.

Elbert County girls' basketball beats Lamar in Sweet 16, ACE in round one

The Elbert County Lady Devils prevailed over Lamar County in a marathon triple-overtime victory last Friday night to secure a rematch with Vidalia in the GHSA Class A Division 1 state tournament.

Hoop Devils gearing up for Wednesday's road playoff game

Elbert boys’ basketball will officially hit the road for its first playoff game, taking on Washington County on Wednesday night at 6 p.m. Elbert is the No. 21 seed in the GHSA A Division I tournament while Washington is No. 12.

Lunsford wins region player of the year, headlining Elbert's basketball honorees

Elbert’s Audrey Lunsford found another sport to win region player of the year in. The junior was named the 2026 Region 8A Division I player of the year, months after winning the same award as a shortstop for the Lady Devils’ softball team.

Lady Devils hosting ACE Charter in playoff first round

The Inferno will play host in the first round of the GHSA A Division I playoffs, with ACE Charter visiting the Elbert County Lady Devils on Tuesday night at 6 p.m.  18-8 Elbert County is the No. 12 seed in the state tournament while ACE comes in at No. 21.

Lady Devils set for third Rabun showdown

Playoff basketball is here for the Elbert County Lady Devils. The Elbert girls’ basketball team beat Commerce 52-42 in the first round of the GHSA Region 8A Division 1 tournament Monday night at Piedmont University in Demorest.