Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Elbert County Blue Devils (Elberton, GA) and the host Monroe Area Hurricanes (Monroe, GA), saw Elbert County's basketball squad wallop Monroe Area by a tally of 66-44.

With the victory, Elbert County improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Blue Devils travel to Stephens County (Toccoa, GA) to play the Indians in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 28. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 9-3. Stephens County won 90-82 in their recent non-league challenge against Winder-Barrow (Winder, GA)

Next up, the Hurricanes play the Morgan County Bulldogs (Madison, GA) in a AAA Region 8 challenge, on Friday, January 4. Monroe Area will attempt to improve on its 3-7 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 12-1 record after their 91-56 non-league win over Greene County (Greensboro, GA).