The 2023 soccer season in Elmore County has come to an end, and this spring was a memorable year for soccer in the county. There were area championships, a Final Four team and even first-year squad.
The Elmore County boys soccer team, led by Coach of the Year Josh Pack, won two playoff games and reached the Final Four.
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