The 2023 soccer season in Elmore County has come to an end, and there was plenty of success across the five boys teams in the county. Four of the five teams reached the playoffs, while history was made for all.
The Elmore County soccer team, led by Coach of the Year Josh Pack, won a playoff game and reached the Final Four for the first time in program history, while Wetumpka won the area championship and reached the second round of the 6A playoffs.
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