The 2024 softball 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 of the five AHSAA teams reached their regionals, with three reaching the regional finals.
Wetumpka made it back to the AHSAA Class 6A State Tournament, while Edgewood Academy reached the championship in AISA this season.
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