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. Dyer’s 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 CountyFriday vs Jasper County at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at W. D. Mohammed at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday at Social Circle at 7:30 p.m.

2. Southwest MaconFriday vs ACE at 7:30 p.m., Saturday vs Central-Macon at 5 p.m., Tuesday at Bleckley County at 7:30 p.m.

3. TempleFriday vs Heard County at 7:30 p.m., Monday vs Pepperell at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Habersham Central at 7:30 p.m.

4. B.E.S.T. AcademyFriday vs Galloway at 6 p.m., Tuesday vs Atlanta International at 6 p.m., Thursday at Mount Paran Christian at 7:30 p.m.

5. Rabun CountyFriday vs Banks County at 8 p.m., Tuesday at Providence Christian at 7:30 p.m., Friday vs Athens Academy at 7:30 p.m.

6. East LaurensFriday at Jefferson County at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Dodge County at 7:30 p.m., Thursday at Washington County at 7:30 p.m.

7. DublinFriday at Wheeler County at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at Dodge County at 5 p.m., Tuesday vs Washington County at 7 p.m.

8. VidaliaMonday vs Savannah Country Day at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday vs Tattnall County at 7:30 p.m., Friday vs Woodville-Tompkins at 7:30 p.m.

9. ModelFriday vs Pepperell at 8:30 p.m., Friday vs Temple at 7:30 p.m.

10. TowersFriday vs Social Circle at 7:30 p.m., Monday at Greenforest at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at W.D. Mohammed at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday at South Atlanta Christian at 7:30 p.m.

Score Atlanta Week 11 girls schedule

1. Elbert CountyFriday at Oconee County at 7 p.m., Tuesday vs Monsignor Donovan Catholic at 6 p.m., Friday vs Commerce at 7 p.m.

2. Fannin CountyFriday vs Gordon Lee at 6 p.m., Monday at Dade County at 6 p.m., Friday at Christian Heritage at 7 p.m.

3. ModelToday at Sonoraville at 6 p.m., Friday vs Pepperell at 7 p.m., Friday vs Temple at 6 p.m.

4. Central-MaconFriday at Northeast at 6 p.m., Saturday at Southeast at 4 p.m., Tuesday vs ACE at 6 p.m.

5. Lamar CountyFriday vs McNair at 6 p.m., Saturday vs Upson-Lee at 3 p.m., Tuesday vs South Atlanta Christian at 6 p.m.

6. Washington CountyFriday vs Dodge County at 6 p.m., Saturday vs Baldwin at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Dublin at 6 p.m.

7. East LaurensFriday at Jefferson County at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Dodge County at 6 p.m., Thursday at Washington County at 6 p.m.

8. TempleFriday vs Heard County at 6 p.m., Monday vs Pepperell at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Habersham County at 6 p.m.

9. Bleckley CountyFriday at Hawkinsville at 6 p.m., Saturday vs ACE at 2 p.m., Tuesday vs Southwest-Macon at 6 p.m.

10. Banks CountyFriday at Rabun County at 6:30 p.m., Monday vs Seckinger at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Athens Academy at 6 p.m.

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