Offensive Player of the Year: Elmore County’s Stephenson shines as a passer
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Cliff Williams / The Herald Elmore County quarterback Payton Stephenson

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Payton Stephenson has always wanted to develop into a better passer, and he was able to do just that under first-year head coach Kyle Caldwell.

Stephenson, Elmore County’s star senior, has started 30 games at quarterback for the Panthers in his career. He’s found success on the ground during his sophomore and junior seasons, but never passed for more than seven touchdowns in a season.