As we head into the new year, it’s time to look back at football season and celebrate all the incredible athletes that made their mark this season. Five of the six county schools made their way into the playoffs, with Elmore County advancing to the second round for the first time in 14 years.
Here is your full All-Elmore County football team.
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Charlie Skipper threw for over 2,500 passing yards and 27 passing touchdowns, setting school records for passing yards in a season, passing touchdowns in a season and completion rate at 65%. He is the first team All-Elmore County quarterback.Â
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Leading the Panthers in receiving yards, Tate McNeeley is a first team All-Elmore County wide receiver.
Ana Sofia Meyer
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Trent Morris only played 10 games this season due to injury, even so he threw for almost 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had 58 touchdowns and an interception.
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A team captain, Macin James keeps SEHS’ offense running like a well-oiled machine.
Ana Sofia Meyer
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Jesse Thomas committed to North Alabama University to continue his football career in the month before the 2025 season began.
Ana Sofia Meyer
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Tyler Hackett led Holtville in tackles, adding four sacks, nine tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
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Seth McGhee was a consistent factor for Elmore County, on both offense and defense. He led the team with five interceptions this season.
David D. Goodwin
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