As they stare into the back-half of region competition, the Holtville Bulldogs will be re-evaluating every aspect of their gameplay. They faltered in a critical region game at Beauregard, losing 27-0.Â
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After a disappointing blowout loss to Maplesville last week, the Holtville Bulldogs resume region play with another road game. This week, they travel to take on Beauregard, fighting to keep their spot in the middle of the AHSAA Class 5A Regio…
Maplesville High School completely flipped the script on Holtville High School this season after a loss in 2024, running away with a 52-14 win. After suffering a 35-7 loss to the Bulldogs last season, the Red Devils returned the favor with th…
The Holtville Bulldogs are back on the gridiron after a bye last week, taking on the Maplesville Red Devils.Â
The Wetumpka Indians defeated the Holtville Bulldogs in four sets on Monday night. These two Elmore County teams are non-area opponents, but facing each other at a crucial point midway through the volleyball season.Â
When two evenly matched teams battle it out on the gridiron, preparation and execution are often the factors that determine the outcome. In their Week 4 matchup at Holtville, the Elmore County Panthers proved that.Â
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 Holtvi…
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 meeting…
Every week of the high school sports season, there will be a poll to honor the Elmore County area’s top athlete with the Wetumpka Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week.Â
Despite the odds stacked against them, the Holtville Bulldogs pushed through a slew of penalties during their first Class 5A Region 2 football game for a hard-fought victory against the Sylacauga Aggies, 34-31. Senior defensive back Tyler Hackett and junior running back Daishaun Zeigler were…
The Holtville Bulldogs are headed into the first week of region competition with major momentum after their dominant 35-13 win against Shelby County. Second-year coach Cory Lee and Holtville travel to take on Sylacauga for Week 3.Â
The Holtville Bulldogs came back after a heart-breaking Week 1 loss against Trinity and defeated Shelby County 35-13 in a dominant performance. They were led by senior quarterback Jacob Burgess with 262 total passing yards and four touchdowns.Â
Holtville Bulldogs bounced back from a tough start to the season with a dominant 35-13 win over Shelby County. Quarterback Jacob Burgess led the offense with 226 passing yards and three touchdowns. The defense stepped up with key stops and a fumble recovery. Coach Cory Lee praised the team's…
The Bulldogs face the Shelby County Wildcats, who beat them last season. Shelby County returns many experienced players, posing a challenge for Holtville. Shelby County relies on its strong run game with a three-back system. Holtville's defen…
The Holtville Bulldogs faced the Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats, with rain affecting the game until the second quarter. Trinity secured a 15-14 victory on a last-minute field goal. Holtville struggled in the first half but rallied in the third…
Holtville faces Trinity Presbyterian in a rematch this Thursday in Montgomery, seeking redemption from a mistake-filled loss last season. Coach Cory Lee's second year brings confidence to the Bulldogs despite last season's discombobulation.
Holtville aims to improve after a lackluster season, with 10 returning starters bringing experience and cohesion under coach Lee. Senior Jacob Burgess leads as quarterback and brings growth to the team.
It’s easy to get blinded by the Friday night lights. People often get lost in the stats sheet, the rushing yards, tackles, receptions and PATs. Football — high school football — is so much more than that. Especially when you’re a coach.
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series featuring up-and-coming players from around Elmore County.
Holtville participated in the third annual Battle for the County 7-on-7 tournament, hosted by Wetumpka at the City of Wetumpka Sports Complex on Thursday night. Elmore County, Tallassee, Stanhope Elmore were the other three teams in attendanc…
Holtville volleyball will have a new coach on the court this season
Holtville hosted an OTA with Stanhope Elmore and Montevallo on Thursday morning. Bulldog coach Cody Lee knew matching up his squad against two very different teams would be a great challenge for his players. At this point in the summer, Holtv…
Holtville’s 10U baseball team has had a great run this summer. Last week, they competed in and won the 10U All-Stars USSSA 4A State Championship.Â
Holtville is the newest Elmore County school that is adding a girls wrestling program. The development of this new team will be undertaken by second-year wrestling coach Connor Blakely, who is excited about the expansion of the sport.Â
Holtville traveled to Tallassee last Tuesday morning for a taste of competition, as the Tigers hosted a 7-on-7 tournament with teams from all around Central Alabama.Â
