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Brown reaches 1,000 career points, Blue Devils await playoff seeding

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Elbert County basketball came up short in the first round of the region tournament against Banks County Monday night, losing 55-43 at Piedmont University in Demorest. Though Elbert’s run in the region tournament was cut short, they will still likely land in the GHSA state tournament.
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Lady Devils surge in wins over Warren, Commerce

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
An offensive barrage with swarming defense lifted the Elbert County girls’ basketball team to a 74-47 win over Warren County last Wednesday night, and the Lady Devils kept rolling with a 52-37 win over Commerce the following Friday.
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Hoop Devils stun Commerce, snap Warren's win streak

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The Elbert County basketball team earned perhaps its biggest win of the season Friday night with an 85-83 overtime victory over Commerce. The Blue Devils handed the Tigers their first region loss of the 2025-26 season. “Huge win,” head coach Chris Owens said.
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Blue Devils defend home court with big win on senior night

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
It was a successful senior night for the Elbert County Blue Devils boys’ basketball team, who earned a region win over Oglethorpe County 56-47. Before the game, senior wing A.J. Brown, center Jaylen Dye, guard Jase Mattox, guard Jordan Morrison, forward D.K.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade boys’ basketball team poses after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo Courtesy of Derek Aston)

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Rams put finishing touch on undefeated season with championship win

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Derek Aston received a hero’s welcome Thursday night after his Elbert County Rams seventh grade boys’ basketball team capped off a perfect season with a win in the NEGIAA championship game. “We went in the locker room and they hit me with every water bottle they had,” the head coach said.
The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

The Elbert County Middle School seventh grade girls’ basketball team celebrates after their win in the NEGIAA championship game. (Photo courtesy of Kathleen Newman)

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Lady Rams triumph over Habersham in championship

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Redemption is a sweet thing, and that’s what the Elbert County Middle School girls’ seventh grade basketball team earned last Thursday when they beat Habersham County 41-23 in the NEGIAA championship.
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Lady Devils send seniors off with win over Oglethorpe County

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team honored its seniors Friday night after beating Oglethorpe County 62-36 in The Inferno. The Lady Devils improved to 13-7 with a 4-5 region record. Seniors Zy Belcher, Sarah Blackmon, Kaylen Rucker and Kamryn Webb were recognized after the game.
Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford puts up a contested jump shot. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Lady Devils run out of steam against Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County girls’ basketball team came up short against Athens Academy at home Friday, dropping a region matchup 62-55 to the 16-2 Lady Spartans. The Lady Devils are now 12-6 overall including a 3-4 mark in region play.
A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

A.J. Brown crosses over with the ball during a Jan. 13 game against Commerce. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

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Blue Devils pick up home win over Athens Academy

Bo Underwood
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The Elbert County boys’ basketball team pulled out a thrilling 58-55 home victory over Athens Academy in front of its home Inferno crowd Friday night. The win brings the Blue Devils to 7-10 overall and 3-4 in the region while Athens is now 13-6 and 2-4 in region play. Senior A.J.