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Scenes from Elbert's 70-60 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Scenes from Elbert's 70-60 win over Social Circle on Dec. 2. (Photos by Bo Underwood)

Hoop Devils rebound with three straight wins at home

The Elbert County boys’ basketball team bounced back from a 0-2 start to win their past three games and bring their record to 3-2 to begin the season. The Blue Devils earned their first win of the season over Social Circle last Tuesday with a 70-60 victory.
Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

Audrey Lunsford pulls up and lets a mid-range jumper fly. (File photo by Mark Wells)

‘No easy games’ for Lady Devils basketball in new year

Elbert County girls’ basketball took its region by surprise last year, but things are different this time around. The Lady Devils went on a tear to start 2024, racing out to a 16-0 start before finishing 24-5 and making it to the second round of the state tournament.