Georgia Notebook: Elbert prepares for region test

After several weeks of the weaker portion of its schedule, Elbert County travels to Jefferson this week in a meeting of Region 8-AA South contenders.

The Blue Devils, who used a strong fourth quarter last week to beat Hart County, will play one of the best offenses in the region, with arguably the best quarterback.

Jefferson’s Bryant Shirreffs led a win over Hart County last month when he was 15-for-21 passing for 285 yards and four touchdowns.

“Very good trigger man,” Elbert coach Sid Fritts said, “who can distribute the ball to a lot of different people.”