During the Elmore County Panthers football season, a couple of players were tabbed as first-team all-state players. These include offensive lineman Donovan Peoples-Jones and defensive lineman Gee-Montgomery. Another player on the team was tabbed as a second-team all-state.
Earlier this week, Elmore County’s school board announced that Kyle Caldwell will be the new head coach of the Panthers. He will replace Jordan Cantrell, who resigned after four seasons with the team. Caldwell was most recently an assistant coach at Chelsea High School. He said he’s looking forward to building the program slowly.
Caldwell is a native of Dadeville, Alabama. He served as an assistant coach at Dadeville, Horseshoe Bend, Chelsea and Chelsea High School. He was also an assistant baseball coach. He says he was impressed with the work ethic and hunger of the kids at Chelsea High School. He wants to use his experience as a former player to connect with students.
Caldwell has seven years of coaching experience. He’s most recently served as an assistant football coach at Chelsea High School. He hopes to use his experience as a player and his personal experiences to connect with students. He’s also hoping to develop the skills of his athletes.
Caldwell said he’s excited to begin working with the students and coaches at ECHS. “The boys are hungry,” he said. “I’m going to be helping them build a strong team. I have seen a lot of improvement in the Panthers’ offense in the past year,” he said. “I’m looking forward to bringing that to the Panthers.”
Caldwell said he’s looking forward to bringing back an experienced defensive group. “I’ve been in football for a long time, and I’ve been lucky enough to play in the state playoffs.” He added that he’s hoping to build the Panthers slowly. He said he’s looking forward as well to recruiting veterans.
Caldwell is looking forward to the challenges of his first season as head coach. He’s most recently served as an offensive coordinator at Chelsea High School.
Despite the plethora of high profile quarterbacks in the league, DPJ managed to pull off the best season of his illustrious career. The aforementioned number managed to wrangle up a slew of accolades on the grid and in the trenches. The most prestigious award was the aforementioned MVP award and the coveted starting quarterback gig in the process. As a junior, Peoples-Jones was an integral part of the Panthers’ dynasty and garnered a number of honors along the way. On the field, he was a pillar of honor, exhibiting the best leadership and teamwork in the locker room. Moreover, he was a top performer on the offensive side of the ball, with an unblemished four-game record. Despite the aforementioned accolades, Peoples-Jones did not sulk and was a constant force on the sidelines and the field. In fact, he led the charge in the middle of the pack and made a few key plays throughout the game.
In the end, DPJ is the most exciting player on the field and has managed to show off on a consistent basis over the past few years. It will be interesting to see how he will fare in the playoffs. For now, though, DPJ is the clear cut best receiver in the AFC.
Several players and schools were nominated for All-State football this year. The Alabama Sports Writers Association selected the first and second team for each classification. The final list of back and linemen of the year will be announced December 28.
Elmore County was ranked eighth in Class 7A. Kyle Caldwell, a Dadeville native, was named head coach of the Panthers in April. He previously served as assistant coach at Horseshoe Bend and Chelsea. The Panthers have won three state titles in the past. This is Caldwell’s first win as a head coach.
Elmore County held the ball for most of the first quarter, although Demopolis broke away for a touchdown. Elmore County intercepted Demopolis quarterback Kevin McElroy on the opening play. Gee-Montgomery, who made headlines as quarterback, was tabbed as a second team all-state defensive back. He ranked third in the state with 8.269 yards of passing in his career.
Demopolis had a chance to take the lead late in the third quarter. But they failed to catch for safety. The Tigers went four-and-out on their next possession. Elmore County then took advantage of their mistakes. A touchdown by Jabari Murphy trimmed the Demopolis lead to seven. The Panthers were still leading with 7:23 left in the game.
Elmore County’s defense also prevented a two-point conversion. The Panthers allowed only a touchdown in the first half and held Marbury to three points in the second half. Several tackles for loss also helped the Panthers.
Elmore County’s defense had four sacks. Elmore County’s defense also had two interceptions and three takeaways. The Panthers were able to score three points in the fourth quarter after a late touchdown.
Elmore County also had a technical foul. Coach Nigel Card called it a “turning point” in the game. The Panthers’ defense also forced six fumbles and had multiple tackles for loss.
ELMORE COUNTY, AL – On Thursday, October 25, the Elmore County Panthers football game was rescheduled due to inclement weather. Elmore County was scheduled to play Childersburg at Elmore County High School, but due to weather-related concerns, the game was postponed.
The Tigers won the game 26-20. Tallassee scored 19 straight points in the fourth quarter to take a commanding lead. The Tigers tied the game at 7-7 at halftime. They led by as many as 26-14 in the fourth quarter before Elmore County rallied to make the game close.
Elmore County’s passing game has been a big improvement. Head Coach Jerry Caldwell says the passing game has become a strength. His offensive line has also been playing well.
The Panthers offense has been putting up a lot of points this season. They’ve scored 124 points in three games, which is more than they’ve scored in any of the past three seasons. The defense has been holding opponents to 38 points so far this season. The Panthers’ defense allowed 419 points through 10 games last season.
The Panthers have already matched that record this season, and are inching closer to the best record in the program’s history. The Panthers are set to play their first playoff game since 2011.
Elmore County’s season is set to begin this week, as they travel to 5A Region 4 Champion Central Clay County Volunteers. After the game, the Panthers will travel to defending state champion Givens.
The Panthers will face a tough road challenge in the semis. In the first round, Paul Dunbar (9-2) will travel to Madison Central (8-3). In the second round, the Beavers (8-3) will travel to the undefeated Bearkatz.
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