The 2024 baseball season has come to an end in Elmore County, and this season proved to be one of the best in recent history. While there were no championships to celebrate, there was plenty of postseason success. Four teams in Elmore County reached the third round of the playoffs.
Holtville, Tallassee and Wetumpka all reached the Elite Eight while Edgewood Academy reached the state championship series.
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