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Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

Sophomore quarterback Kurston Curry (17) walks into the end zone after receiving the 37-yard trick play pass from junior wide receiver Devin Blakely to elevate the Dogs to a 17-7 win in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16. Photo by Mark Wells/The Elberton Star

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HORNS DOWN

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The Bulldogs converted three of their four forced turnovers into 17 points in Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014, 17-7. Hart made the 18-mile trip down Elberton Highway to take on their rival, Elbert County, in the Granite Bowl on Aug. 16.
Franklin County

Franklin County

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2024 Franklin County Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Shane Scoggins Franklin County Citizen Leader   The Franklin County Lions will look to move forward in building a successful football program in the 2024 season.
Stephens County

Stephens County

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2024 Stephens County Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Laura Shaw The Toccoa Record   The Stephens County Indians were back-to-back region 8 3A champs with a 10-2 overall record and a 4-1 region record last season.
Hebron Christian

Hebron Christian

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2024 Hebron Christian Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Colin Hubbard The Gwinnett Daily Post   OFFENSE   The Lions took a step back on offense last season, and that didn’t come as much of a surprise after losing Gavin Hall, who transferred to Gainesville after putting up video game numbers at quarterback in 2022.
Elbert County

Elbert County

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2024 Elbert County Football Preview

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
By Mark Wells The Elberton Star   After a successful 2023 season that saw the Elbert County Blue Devils football team advance to the quarterfinals of the GHSA State Playoffs for the first time since 2015, the 2024 squad is ready to deal with the high expectations that come along with having a...
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Computer forecast for Region 8-AA

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of all 415 football-playing schools in the GHSA.