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Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI Elmore County quarterback Gage Davis scrambles to get a pass off against Tallassee.

The Holtville-Elmore County football game this Friday night will be one to watch. These AHSAA Class 5A Region 4 rivals have played each other every year since 1950. Elmore County (2-1) has the advantage in the overall record, defeating Holtville (2-1,1-0) 45 times out of the 76 total meetings compared to Holtville’s 26 wins against the Panthers. 

Both teams are coming off wins from last week, as Holtville defeated region opponent Sylacauga in a back-and-forth battle, 34-31. 

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Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI Junior wide reciver Bryant Boone (16) spins out of the way of a Trinity Presbyterian safety to pick up a first down in the Bulldogs' season opener.