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Elmore County Panthers

Elmore County High School · Eclectic, AL

StadiumBurt-Haynie Field ColorsMaroon, Gray & White CoachKyle Caldwell Region4A-R4 First team1921
429-435-18All-time record
50%Winning pct.
3State titles
10Region titles
24Playoff appearances
53Seasons

Championships

State playoff titles
1976 , 1978 , 1987
State mythical titles
None
Region championships
1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1984, 1988 1989, 2004, 2008

Team Records

Overall Record
429-435-18
Winning Pct.
50%
State Playoff Titles
3
State Mythical Titles
0
Region/Area Titles
10
Region/Area Record
138-127
All State Players
67
NFL Players
1
Weeks Ranked #1
1
Home Record
216-182-5
Away Record
185-215-7

Playoff Records

Overall Record
28-21
Appearances
24
1st Round
14-10
2nd Round
6-8
3rd Round
2-2
Semi-Finals
3-1
Finals
3-0
Longest win streak
17 (9/28/1973-11/15/1974)
Longest losing streak
14 (11/16/1961-9/20/1963)

Season by Season

53 seasons. Asterisk marks a season with every score on file.

YearClassRecordPFPAPlayoffsRegionRegion rec.Coach
2026 * 4A 1-2 6492 R4 0-1 Kyle Caldwell
2025 * 5A 8-4 311208 1-1 R4 4-2 Kyle Caldwell
2024 * 5A 7-3 236148 0-1 R4 4-2 Kyle Caldwell
2023 * 5A 8-3 401223 0-1 R4 3-2 Kyle Caldwell
2022 * 5A 7-4 388277 0-1 R4 2-3 Kyle Caldwell
2021 * 5A 0-10 186419 R4 0-6 Jordan Cantrell
2020 * 5A 2-8 172316 R4 0-6 Jordan Cantrell
2019 * 4A 2-8 192359 R4 0-6 Jordan Cantrell
2018 * 4A 6-4 241240 R4 3-3 Jordan Cantrell
2017 * 4A 2-8 152334 R3 2-5 Norman Dean
2016 * 4A 4-6 238352 R3 2-5 Norman Dean
2015 * 4A 6-4 296310 R3 3-3 Norman Dean
2014 * 4A 4-6 229254 R3 3-3 Norman Dean
2013 * 4A 5-5 288249 R3 3-4 Norman Dean
2012 * 4A 5-5 202228 R3 3-4 Norman Dean
2011 * 4A 7-5 333254 1-1 R3 4-3 Norman Dean
2010 * 4A 4-6 249260 R3 3-4 Norman Dean
2009 * 4A 4-6 214298 R2 3-4 Norman Dean
2008 * 4A 11-1 399230 1-1 R2 Title 7-0 Norman Dean
2007 * 4A 9-3 313173 1-1 R3 5-2 Norman Dean
2006 * 4A 9-4 345193 2-1 R3 6-1 Norman Dean
2005 * 4A 8-4 226199 1-1 R3 5-2 Norman Dean
2004 * 4A 12-1 449204 2-1 R3 Title 7-0 Travis Pearson
2003 * 4A 3-7 135199 R3 2-5 Travis Pearson
2002 * 4A 5-5 234219 R3 3-4 Travis Pearson
2001 * 4A 3-7 152245 R3 1-6 Terry Burt
2000 * 4A 2-8 170230 R3 1-6 Terry Burt
1999 * 4A 3-7 199219 R5 1-2 Terry Burt
1998 * 4A 3-8 176345 0-1 R5 2-1 Jim Adams
1997 * 4A 3-7 91217 R6 1-2 Jim Adams
1996 * 4A 6-6 143227 1-1 R6 2-1 Jim Adams
1995 * 3A 4-6 141287 R6 0-3 Jim Adams
1994 * 3A 3-6 133180 R6 1-2 Jim Adams
1993 * 3A 1-9 32201 R5 0-2 Jim Adams
1992 * 3A 2-9 127336 0-1 R5 1-1 Jim Adams
1991 * 4A 1-9 69201 R6 1-2 Jim Adams
1990 * 4A 7-4 232146 0-1 R6 2-1 Terry Burt
1989 * 3A 5-6 199188 0-1 R4 Title 2-0 Terry Burt
1988 * 3A 6-6 217189 1-1 R4 Title 2-0 Terry Burt
1987 * 4A 13-2 315136 5-0 R5 4-1 Terry Burt
1986 * 4A 5-5 175162 R5 3-2 Terry Burt
1985 * 3A 3-7 152205 R4 0-2 Terry Burt
1984 * 3A 9-5 297179 3-1 R4 Title 2-0 Terry Burt
1983 * 3A 5-5 163109 R7 3-3 Terry Burt
1982 * 3A 4-6 170166 R7 4-3 Terry Burt
1981 * 3A 7-3 264105 R7 3-2 Terry Burt
1980 * 3A 6-4 170100 R7 2-3 Terry Burt
1979 * 2A 8-3 22476 0-1 R5 Title 4-0 Terry Burt
1978 * 2A 11-3 510119 4-0 R5 Title 3-1 Terry Burt
1977 * 2A 8-3 292143 0-1 R5 Title 5-0 Terry Burt
1976 * 2A 13-1 416142 4-0 R5 Title 5-0 Terry Burt
1975 * 2A 5-5 174135 R5 4-1 Terry Burt
1974 * 2A 11-1 418108 1-1 R5 Title 2-0 Terry Burt

Head Coaches

CoachYearsRecordPlayoffsRegion
Kyle Caldwell2022-2631-161-413-10
Jordan Cantrell2018-2110-30
Norman Dean2005-1778-636-549-40
Travis Pearson2002-0420-132-112-9
Terry Burt1999-018-22
Jim Adams1991-9823-601-38-14
Terry Burt1963-90186-116-418-850-19
Charlie Pilkington19620-10
Bubba Warren1958-6111-27-2
Frank Reeves19571-8-1
Jackie Davis1951-5634-22-4
Dudley Davis19502-7
Grady Parson19492-7-1
Max O. King19461-2
Max O. King19373-1
Elmon Miller19360-0
Deldridge Couch19322-2-1

Team Timeline

  • 1921First team
  • 1942Did not field a team 1942-45.
  • 1957Forfeit loss to Holtville.
  • 1957Forfeits 1 game due to AHSAA Sanctions.
  • 1972First 10 win season.
  • 1972First playoff appearance.
  • 1974First playoff win.
  • 1974First 11 win season.
  • 1974First region championship.
  • 1976First 13 win season.
  • 1978Forfeits 2 games due to AHSAA Sanctions.

By the Numbers

Seasons
106
Winning Seasons
46
Losing Seasons
39
Most Wins in A Season
13 (1987)
Most Losses in A Season
10 (2021)
10 Win Seasons
7
Most Points Scored in a Game
80 (9/7/1973)
Most Points Scored in a Season
510 (1978)
Most Points Allowed in a Game
69 ()
Most Points Allowed in a Season
419 (2021)
Largest Margin of Victory
80 (9/7/1973)
Largest Margin of Defeat
69 ()
Most Points Both Teams in a Game
111 (10/21/2022)
Last Shutout
10/30/2025
Last Time Shutout
10/2/2020
Shutouts All-Time
124
Been Shutout All-Time
138

Honored Players

119 selections on file.

YearPlayerPos.ClassHonorTeamCollegeSource
2025Tate McNeeleyATHSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2024Luke ReinartDLSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2022Garrett AllenWRSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2022Payton StephensonATHSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2018DJ PatrickRBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2018Shakwan BickleyWRSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2016Ryan RushOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2016Will VenableDBSr.All State 4A2ndASWA
2015Kell FloydDBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2015Mikell FloydWRSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2014Kell FloydDBJr.All State 4A2ndASWA
2013Austin AdamsDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2013Javon MooreWRSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2011Sawyer HaukLBJr.All State 4AHMASWA
2011Tyler BlackWRJr.All State 4AHMASWA
2008Hunter KinkleaLBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2008Tyran RossOLSr.All State 4A1stASWA
2007Luke RoweOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2006Bo AyersDBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2006Bo AyersDBSr.All State 4AHMBN
2006David LazenbyOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2006David LazenbyOLSr.All State 4AHMBN
2006Willie McDowellWRSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2004Montavis BrownLBSr.All State 4AHMBN
2004Montavis BrownLBSr.All State 4A1stASWA
2004Tony DeJarnettATHSr.All State 4A1stBN
2004Tony DeJarnettATHSr.All State 4A1stASWA
2002Jamaal StokesWRSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2002Jamaal StokesWRSr.All State 4AHMBN
2001Ben GrubbsOLSr.All State 4AHMBN
2001Ben GrubbsOLSr.All State 4A1stASWA
1990Danny CarpenterDLSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1989Clifford ChatmanOLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star GameAuburn
1989Clifford ChatmanOLAll Southern · HMOrlando Sentinel
1989Clifford ChatmanOLSr.3A Player of the YearAuburnASWA
1989Clifford ChatmanOLSr.Super 12AuburnASWA
1989Clifford ChatmanOLSr.All State 3A1stBN
1989Clifford ChatmanOLSr.All State 3A1stASWA
1988Randolph LovejoyDBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1988Tyrone LovejoyRBAll State 3AHMASWA
1987Greg OrrPAll State 4A1stASWA
1987Terrell BickleyDLSr.All State 4A1stBN
1987Terry BurtCoachAll State 4A1stASWA
1987Tyrone DeJarnettRBSr.All State 4AHMBN
1987Tyrone DeJarnettRBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1986Tommy TaylorRBAll State 4AHMASWA
1985Wade YoungOLAll State 3AHMBN
1985Wade YoungLAll State 3AHMASWA
1984Charles BrittDLSr.All State 3A1stBN
1984Charles BrittOLSr.All State 3A1stASWA
1984Steve RobinsonDBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1979Dale MartinBAll State 2AHMBPH
1979David MullinsLAll State 2AHMBPH
1979David MullinsTAll State 2AHMBN
1979Glenn PilcherLBAll State 2A2ndBPH
1978Alvin FreemanCBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthLivingston
1978Alvin FreemanRBSr.2A Player of the YearLivingstonMA
1978Alvin FreemanBSr.Super All-StateLivingstonBham News
1978Alvin FreemanBSr.All State 1A/2A1stBN
1978Alvin FreemanRBSr.All State 1A/2A1stMA
1978Alvin FreemanBSr.All State 1A/2AHMBPH
1978Darrell EllerLAll State 1A/2AHMBPH
1978Darrell EllerLBAll State 1A/2A1stMA
1978Terry BurtCoachAll State 1A/2A1stMA
1977Alvin FreemanBJr.All State 1A/2A2ndBN
1977Alvin FreemanBJr.All State 1A/2AHMMA
1977Kimbrall AbramsPSr.All State 1A/2A1stMA
1977Leldon FutralLBSr.All State 1A/2A1stMA
1977Leldon FutralLBSr.All State 1A/2A1stBPH
1977Warren ColleyLSr.All State 1A/2A3rdBPH
1977Warren ColleyDLSr.All State 1A/2A1stMA
1976Reginald LeonardDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthLivingstonAHSAA
1976Reginald LeonardBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1976Russ DeloitLBSr.All State 2A1stBPH
1974Grady RoweLBSr.All State 2A1stMA
1974Grady RoweBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1974Grady RoweLBSr.All State 2AHMBPH
1974Larry MannDBSr.All State 2A1stMA
1974Tom CoramGJr.All State 2A1stMA
1973TownsendBAll State 2AHMBPH
1972Ernest MeadowsLBAll State 2A3rdBPH
1971FulmerE/L/LBAll State 2AHMBPH
1970AdamsGAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1968Ted SmithBSr.All State 1A/2AHMBN
1968Ted SmithQBSr.All State 1A/2A2ndBPH
1967BaylesCAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1966BlankenshipEAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1966Dale KicherTSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthAuburn
1966KocherBAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1965KocherGAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1964JohnstonBAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1961Jerry SidesBAll State 2AHMBN
1961Jerry SidesBAll State 2A2ndASWA
1960Jerry SidesBAll State 1A1stMA
1960Jerry SidesBAll State 1A2ndASWA
1960Jerry SidesBAll State 1AHMBN
1957FullerTAll State AHMMA
1956Bill SmithermanGSr.All State 1A1stBPH
1956Bill SmithermanGSr.All State 1A1stMA
1956Billy ShawCAll State 1A1stMA
1956Billy ShawCAll State 1A2ndBPH
1956Billy ShawCAll State 1A2ndBN
1956SidesQBAll State 1AHMMA
1955Billy ShoresEAll State 2A2ndBN
1955Billy ShoresEAll State 2A1stMA
1955MurchisonBAll State 2AHMMA
1955SnellBAll State 2AHMMA
1954MurchisonBAll State AHMMA
1954ShoresEAll State AHMMA
1953Bill PetreyEAll State AHMMA
1952Harry GirdnerBAll State AHMMA
1952Truman ThorntonBAll State AHMMA
1940HaynieTAll State AHMMA
1940HaynieGAll State AHMBN
1940RobertsFBAll State AHMBN
1940WoodfinHBAll State AHMBN
1939HaynieGAll State AHMBN
1938WatsonEAll State AHMMA
1937JordanTAll State AHMMA

Enrollment History

Students, with the school's statewide rank in parentheses.

2026-27
375 (139)
2024-25
385 (145)
2022-23
402 (142)
2020-21
396 (141)
2018-19
372 (151)
2016-17
337 (180)
2014-15
351 (170)
2012-13
396 (144)
2010-11
407 (135)
2008-09
402 (132)
2006-07
381 (134)
2004-05
319 (163)
2002-03
330 (152)
2000-01
301 (173)
1998-99
310 (168)
1996-97
292 (175)
1994-95
267 (188)
1990-91
283 (186)
1988-89
282 (187)
1986-87
261 (207)
1984-85
261 (209)

Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 96.8% complete. Corrections are welcome.