Dalton Middleton / TPI
Holtville's Daishaun Zeigler scores the first touchdown of Holtville's win over Sylacauga in 2024. Zeigler rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Coming off a mediocre performance last season, Holtville is looking to take back some region wins and capitalize on the experience it is bringing this year.
The Bulldogs went 4-7 last season and 3-3 in region play. They qualified for the playoffs and headed to Montgomery to face Montgomery Catholic. Unfortunately it was a blowout loss, and Catholic went on to win the 5A state championship in December.
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Dalton Middleton / TPI Holtville quarterback Jacob Burgess (10) breaks off a 60-yard run in the second quarter of Holtville's win over Sylacauga.
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