If you find yourself in the stands watching Stanhope Elmore play football this season, expect a game of strength, physicality and speed. That’s the Mustangs identity under third-year coach Hunter Adams.
In the week before the season opener at Wetumpka, football coach Bear Woods’ message to his players is clear: Every step, every repetition on the practice field is tak…
Editor’s Note: This is a part of a series featuring the up-and-coming players throughout Elmore County.
Coach Flavia Freeney and Stanhope Elmore are getting geared up for the volleyball season this year. The Mustangs put up a solid performance last season, finishing with…
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 …
Editor’s Note: This is part of a series featuring up-and-coming players from around Elmore County.
After being an assistant coach, Brooke Watson is taking over as the volleyball coach at Wetumpka. She plans to focus less on the details of the sport and more on a values-based style. That means teaching her players discipline, accountability and sportsmanship but most importantly — being a …
CJ Wilkes graduated from Elmore County High School in 2024. After one year of football at Huntingdon College, he’s donned the maroon and white again, but this time he’s got a whistle around his neck.
It doesn’t matter what level you play; football is a grind. It demands precision and focus, which should be reflected in every snap in game and in practice. Elmore County had their first few days of official practice last week, adding pads to the mix.
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Isabeller Fuller, a senior volleyball player from Elmore County High School, was the only Panther on the floor at the North-South All Stars game on Wednesday afternoon. Fuller has been a standout player at Elmore County since last year, according to coach Kim Moncrief.
Elmore County’s Gage Davis played in the North-South All Star game at the Montgomery Biscuit’s Riverwalk Stadium on Monday. He was the only Elmore County High School baseball player selected.
Former Stanhope Elmore safety Dashaun Caffee celebrated the publication of his first book this weekend in Millbrook. He was joined by friends, family and community members who all came to support and get their personal copies signed.
Stanhope Elmore hosted Elmore County and Booker T. Washington on Tuesday for an OTA, the first football activity at the new facilities at 17 Springs. The Mustangs took advantage of the opportunity in order to get acclimated to the new home field environment they’ll have this year.
Holtville volleyball will have a new coach on the court this season
The Wetumpka Indians and coach Bear Woods hosted the third annual Battle for the County 7-on-7 tournament on Thursday night at the City of Wetumpka Sports Complex. Every team was represented in the stands, with supporters coming from all over Elmore County to see their team compete for the t…
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, Holtville is all about buffing and polishing the team, …
Stanhope Elmore attended an OTA at Holtville on Thursday morning with Montevallo. Football coach Hunter Adams wanted to use the opportunity to rotate in as many players as possible in order to create depth and experience in the roster ahead of this season.
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.
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.
At Stanhope Elmore, the football season last year left much to be desired. Under coach Hunter Adams, the Mustangs are hoping to turn things around this season and prove to themselves and their community that they can compete with the best of the best.
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.
Many athletes from Wetumpka’s track and field team were recognized for their achievements on the 2025 All-State team by MileSplit.
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