The 2021 Elmore County football season finished earlier than usual this season, with no teams making it past the first round of their respective playoffs. But despite the shorter than usual season, there were no shortage of highlights and star players this season.
The 2021 All-Elmore County Football team is headlined by Offensive Player of the Year Jalyn Daniels, Defensive Player of the Year Mikey Forney, and Coach of the Year Mike Battles.
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