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File / TPI Elmore County’s Gage Davis (12) is projected to take over the quarterback position full-time in his senior season.

Editor’s Note: This is a part of a series featuring the up-and-coming players throughout Elmore County.

Elmore County is looking for their fourth-straight playoff appearance under Kyle Caldwell after a zero-win season in 2021 before he took over. Despite three straight appearances, the Panthers have yet to move past the first round of the playoffs. This year, they’re looking to go beyond the first round of the playoffs and also notch the home-field advantage. With 10 of 11 starters returning on offense, Elmore County is confident they can continue the streak this year and go further.

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File / TPI Elmore County’s Tyler Payton (14) Will be a standout running back for the Panthers in his junior year.