Elbert County

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8.  (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Eli Alexander (left) was Elbert’s top finisher at the Kent Kramer Classic on Oct. 8. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Cross country returns to Athens for Kramer Classic

Elbert County cross country was back in Athens last Wednesday running in the Kent Kramer Classic hosted by Athens Christian. The Blue Devil boys finished 13th out of 18 schools competing. Sophomore Eli Alexander led the way for Elbert with a time of 19 minutes and 51.
Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Audrey Lunsford (left) attempts to tag a runner out at second base. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Lady Devils earn top seed in softball region playoffs

Playoff softball is here in Elbert County. The Lady Devils softball team will host Putnam County in a doubleheader on Wednesday, Oct 15 at Wesley King Field, with the first game scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the second one set for 5:30 p.m.
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)

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)

Blue Devils blow past Banks for 45-0 victory

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

City of Elberton Graphic

Fair returns to Elbert for 92nd consecutive year

The Elberton 12-County Fair is slated to make its grand return this weekend for the 92nd consecutive year. Fair manager Becky Hitchcock, whose family has been in charge of the fair since the late 90's, said this year's 11-day fair promises to deliver yet again.
Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Prom'ouz Goodman chases down a Clarke Central ball carrier and prepares to pull their flag. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Elbert County flag football debuts in the Granite Bowl

High school football in the Granite Bowl has been an Elberton staple since 1954, and starting this year, a brand new Devils team is calling the historic stadium home for a new kind of gridiron action.
Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County.  (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Anaja Banks (3) goes up for a block against Rabun County. (File photo by Bo Underwood)

Volley Devils await state tournament fate after wrapping area playoffs

Elbert County volleyball went 17-16 in the regular season for the first winning season in program history. The Lady Devils won the first game of their area tournament on Sept. 29 before falling to the eventual area champion, Oglethorpe, in three sets (25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Jose Rodriguez (7) leaves a defender in the dust against PCA on Oct. 3. (Photo by Bo Underwood)

Blue Devils handle PCA for third straight win, Dyer’s 100th

The Elbert County Blue Devils won their third straight game on Friday, taking care of Providence Christian Academy 43-9 at the Granite Bowl. The Blue Devils dominated both sides of the ball for head coach Andy Dyer’s 100th career win.
Elbert County Schools Graphic

Elbert County Schools Graphic

Student causes scare with water gun on bus

Elbert County School District was the victim of a scare Oct. 1 when a student brought a water gun onto his bus and was caught by the bus driver, prompting a press release from the district. "This morning, a young student made a poor decision and brought a plastic toy gun onto the school bus.