Henderson stars as Blue Devils play tournament in Suwanee

Elbert County sent five boys’ golfers to Bear’s Best Golf Club in Suwanee for the North Gwinnett Invitational this weekend. The Blue Devils shot a 319 as a team, good enough for fourth place. Nolan Henderson led the way for Elbert County with a 70 and made a playoff for the top individual spot.

Elbert tennis ready for senior day vs. Franklin

Last week, the Elbert County tennis teams traveled to Providence Christian Academy for a match against the Storm March 3. Both teams came up short, losing each match by a total score of 4-1. The winners for Elbert County were senior Emily Poon and sophomore Adrian Jenkins.

Elbert soccer teams continue in-season growth

Elbert County’s young soccer teams are learning on the fly this season as the Blue Devils and Lady Devils continue to lay a foundation for the future. The girls’ team dropped both of its matches last week, against Providence Christian Academy (PCA) 10-0 and Rabun County 9-1.

New-look McWilliams Park ready for new Elbert County Little League season

Little league season is here in Elbert County, and this year it comes with a host of upgrades made to McWilliams Park.

Elbert County schools out Friday for championship

Elbert County School District announced Monday that school will not be in session to give students, teachers and parents the opportunity to attend the GHSA Class A Division 1 State Championship game, which pits Elbert County's Lady Devils against the East Laurens Lady Falcons.

Elbert County BOC, BOE to see contested races after qualifying ends

Elbert County's races are set for the board of commissioners and board of education seats in the May 19 general primary. For the Elbert County Board of Commissioners District 2 seat, incumbent Casey Freeman (R) qualified alongside challengers Nick Etheridge (R) and Mark Harper (R).

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 tennis teams beat Washington-Wilkes

The Elbert tennis teams inched closer to region play this past week and got a good look at some college tennis while they were at it. Per the Elbert County Tennis Facebook page, members of the team and coaching staff attended a University of Georgia tennis march on Saturday, Feb. 21.