Longtime former Archer head coach to take over Elbert football program

Elbert County added its name to the list of programs that have made offseason hires, grabbing former Archer head coach, Andy Dyer to take over the program.

The Blue Devils announced the hire in December of 2024 after Shannon Jarvis move to become an Assistant Superintendent with the Elbert County Board of Education. Dyer spent 13 seasons at Archer, accumulating a 97-52 record and four region championships during his time with the Tigers. He was the first coach in Archer football program history.

In his long-tenure at Archer, Dyer made the postseason 10 times including two trips to the semi-finals and one to the state championship in 2014 before losing to Colquitt County, 28-24 in the 2014 Class 6A state championship. Dyers Tigers finished with double-digit wins in five seasons including a 12-1 record in 2017 before losing to Colquitt County once again, this time in the quarterfinals.

During his time at Archer, Dyer had the opportunity to coach a handful of NFL talent that made their way to playing on Sundays. Former Clemson Tiger and Dallas Cowboy cornerback, Andrew Booth Jr. as well as former UNC Tar Heel and current New York Giants offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu made their way from Archer Community Stadium to the big leagues. Booth was selected in the second round by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft at pick No. 42 while Ezeudu was picked by the New York Giants in the third round of the same draft with the No. 67 overall selection.

Before helping the Archer football program get off and running, Dyer served as an assistant coach to Jarvis at Mill Creek from 2004 to 2009 where the Hawks saw their first playoff berth in program history in 2007.

As a player, Dyer attended Brookwood High School where he played his high school football for legendary Georgia high school football head coach, Dave Hunter.

Dyer also helped coach Brookwood for seven seasons from 1997-2004, serving in an assistant role. Fast forward to 2025, Dyer is taking over a Blue Devils program that has made the quarterfinals the last two seasons as well as have made the postseason for the last 12 seasons in a row. Dyer and the Blue Devils will be seeking the programs first state championship since the 1995 season under T. McFerrin that saw the Blue Devils finish 14-1 on the year.

NOTES:

BOYS: Dublin defeated Jefferson County 52-40 as the Fighting Irish were led by 16 points from senior A.J. Johnson. Temple defeated Bremen 78-49 as the Tigers improved to 16-4 on the season. Southwest Macon defeated Central-Macon 65-60 as senior Brandon Ashley led the Patriots with 20 points on 58% shooting from the field. Putnam County defeated Lamar County 92-67 as the War Eagles scored 34 points in the third quarter to run away with the victory. Model defeated Haralson County 64-47 giving the Blue Devils their 14th win of the season. Vidalia defeated Savannah Christian 62-55 as the Indians outscored the Raiders 22-9 in the fourth quarter.

GIRLS: Fannin County defeated Dade County 71-38 as the Rebels earned their 19th win of the season. Lamar County defeated Putnam County 61-55 as the Trojans outscored the War Eagles 29-10 in the fourth quarter. Bleckley County defeated Northeast 56-50 as three Royals scored in double-figures led by Kalyria Jones 18 points. Elbert County defeated Rabun County 52-41 as the Blue Devils earned their 20th win on the season. Washington County defeated Jefferson County 74-32 as the Golden Hawks were led by Aeria Hagans 22 points. Banks County defeated Seckinger 67-30 as the Leopards improved to 16-5 on the season.

Score Atlanta Week 11 boys schedule

1.Putnam County:Fridayvs Jasper County at 7:30 p.m.,Saturdayat W. D. Mohammed at 4:30 p.m.,Tuesdayat Social Circle at 7:30 p.m.

2.Southwest Macon:Fridayvs ACE at 7:30 p.m.,Saturdayvs Central-Macon at 5 p.m.,Tuesdayat Bleckley County at 7:30 p.m.

3.Temple:Fridayvs Heard County at 7:30 p.m.,Mondayvs Pepperell at 7:30 p.m.,Tuesdayat Habersham Central at 7:30 p.m.

4.B.E.S.T. Academy:Fridayvs Galloway at 6 p.m.,Tuesdayvs Atlanta International at 6 p.m.,Thursdayat Mount Paran Christian at 7:30 p.m.

5.Rabun County:Fridayvs Banks County at 8 p.m.,Tuesdayat Providence Christian at 7:30 p.m.,Fridayvs Athens Academy at 7:30 p.m.

6.East Laurens:Fridayat Jefferson County at 7:30 p.m.,Tuesdayat Dodge County at 7:30 p.m.,Thursdayat Washington County at 7:30 p.m.

7.Dublin:Fridayat Wheeler County at 7:30 p.m.,Saturdayat Dodge County at 5 p.m.,Tuesdayvs Washington County at 7 p.m.

8.Vidalia:Mondayvs Savannah Country Day at 7:30 p.m.,Tuesdayvs Tattnall County at 7:30 p.m.,Fridayvs Woodville-Tompkins at 7:30 p.m.

9.Model:Fridayvs Pepperell at 8:30 p.m.,Fridayvs Temple at 7:30 p.m.

10.Towers:Fridayvs Social Circle at 7:30 p.m.,Mondayat Greenforest at 7:30 p.m.,Tuesdayat W.D. Mohammed at 5:30 p.m.,Wednesdayat South Atlanta Christian at 7:30 p.m.

Score Atlanta Week 11 girls schedule

1.Elbert County:Fridayat Oconee County at 7 p.m.,Tuesdayvs Monsignor Donovan Catholic at 6 p.m.,Fridayvs Commerce at 7 p.m.

2.Fannin County:Fridayvs Gordon Lee at 6 p.m.,Mondayat Dade County at 6 p.m.,Fridayat Christian Heritage at 7 p.m.

3.Model:Todayat Sonoraville at 6 p.m.,Fridayvs Pepperell at 7 p.m.,Fridayvs Temple at 6 p.m.

4.Central-Macon:Fridayat Northeast at 6 p.m.,Saturdayat Southeast at 4 p.m.,Tuesdayvs ACE at 6 p.m.

5.Lamar County:Fridayvs McNair at 6 p.m.,Saturdayvs Upson-Lee at 3 p.m.,Tuesdayvs South Atlanta Christian at 6 p.m.

6.Washington County:Fridayvs Dodge County at 6 p.m.,Saturdayvs Baldwin at 6 p.m.,Tuesdayat Dublin at 6 p.m.

7.East Laurens:Fridayat Jefferson County at 6 p.m.,Tuesdayat Dodge County at 6 p.m.,Thursdayat Washington County at 6 p.m.

8.Temple:Fridayvs Heard County at 6 p.m.,Mondayvs Pepperell at 6 p.m.,Tuesdayat Habersham County at 6 p.m.

9.Bleckley County:Fridayat Hawkinsville at 6 p.m.,Saturdayvs ACE at 2 p.m.,Tuesdayvs Southwest-Macon at 6 p.m.

10.Banks County:Fridayat Rabun County at 6:30 p.m.,Mondayvs Seckinger at 6 p.m.,Tuesdayat Athens Academy at 6 p.m.