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Post by Local Sports on Feb 8, 2013 14:56:41 GMT -5
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 7, 2013 9:44:47 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will travel to Harlan County to take on the Black bears in the 2013 Appaliachian Region Bowl on Friday, August 30.
Harlan Daily Enterprise Harlan County’s Wilson garnering attention from colleges
Local high school fans were aware of Harlan County standout Cole Wilson after a stellar junior season. Some colleges are now starting to take notice after a solid showing at the VTO Sports underclassmen camp in Charlotte, N.C. last weekend. Some of that attention likely came after Wilson ran a 4.6 laser-timed 40-yard-dash in Charlotte. The rising senior also attended a camp in Cincinnati recently. Wilson will camp at the University of Kentucky on Saturday. He is expected to visit Marshall on June 12 and attend the University of Tennessee’s camp on June 14. Wilson said he is currently receiving the most attention from UNC Charlotte and Marshall. The 6-2, 188-pound athlete helped to lead Harlan County to an 11-3 record and a regional championship as a junior. Wilson amassed 591 yards and five touchdowns on 53 carries, while leading the team with 16 receptions for 232 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, Wilson recorded 104 tackles, including 50 solo tackles. Wilson has excelled in numerous positions on both side of the ball for the Black Bears, but he likely projects as a safety, outside linebacker or receiver at the next level. Read more: www.harlandaily.com/view/full_story/22785526/article-HC%E2%80%99s-Wilson-garnering-attention-from-colleges
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 21, 2013 17:36:51 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will take on North Laurel in the first game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl.
The Times-Tribune Larkey hopes Jaguars will feed off 2012 playoff appearance By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
The North Laurel Jaguars are coming off a season in which the team finished with a 6-5 mark and made the playoffs for the first time under head coach Chris Larkey. Not only that, but it was also the first time the Jaguars had made the playoffs since 2004 when they were eliminated by Scott County. Even though last season could have went a little better for Larkey and company, he said he was pleased with the overall outcome and that the experience could go a long way in determining what the 2013 version of the Jaguars are able to do. With the return of incoming seniors Gabe Blair and Michael Nelson, the Jaguars are expected to be one of the teams to beat. Together the pair rushed for more than 2,500 yards (1,340 for Nelson and 1,161 for Blair) and 27 of the team’s 31 touchdowns on the ground. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x479817214/Building-blocks#sthash.azva0Drv.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 24, 2013 5:26:27 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Whitley County Friday September 20 at 7:30 PM
The Times-Tribune Black says a change of pace is good for kids By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
With the mandatory dead period officially underway for the Whitley County Colonels football team, head coach Jim Black said he’s pleased with the progress his squad made this summer. While most teams have focused on football drills alone, Black said he and his staff have tried to transform practices into something the kids can enjoy from time to time. Breaking away from football is an opportunity to see how players can work together and get along as teammates in something other than a football setting as well. The Colonels finished the 2012 season at 7-5 before being eliminated by Pulaski County in the second round of the playoffs. Black and company rattled off four straight wins at one point, with wins over Clay County, Lynn Camp, Somerset and Perry Central. If not for a seven-point loss to Bell County in week three, the Colonels would have started the season with a 6-1 mark. According to the KHSAA website, the Colonels will open play on the road against Madison Southern before a pair of home games against Rockcastle County and Clay County. Black’s squad will also travel to Knox Central midway through the season and welcome Harlan County to town on Oct. 18. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x479817212/Black-says-a-change-of-pace-is-good-for-kids
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 12, 2013 7:59:01 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
floydcountytimes.com Blackcats to face Knox Central in Appalachian Bowl by STEVE LeMASTER
After playing longtime regional rivals Pikeville (Aug. 23) and Sheldon Clark (Aug. 30) early on in the 2013 season, Prestonsburg will venture out on the road for a game on a neutral field versus Knox Central. Prestonsburg is paired up against Knox Central on Sept. 7 in the Appalachian Bowl at Clay County. The Blackcats concluded the 2012 season 8-4 following a loss to Danville in the Class 2A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl. Prestonsburg captured the 2012 Class 2A, District 8 championship, sweeping district foes Leslie County, Betsy Layne and Sheldon Clark. The Blackcats, under the direction of head coach John DeRossett, outscored opponents 435-351 last season. Knox Central exited the 2012 season 10-2 following a loss to Lexington Catholic in the Class 4A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl. The Panthers, under the tutelage of head coach Scott Russell, thrived throughout the 2012 regular-season, finishing the 10-game slate 9-1. Knox Central finished runner-up behind Russell County in Class 4A, District 6 last season. Host Clay County will open the Appalachian Bowl in a matchup versus North Laurel. Clay County finished the 2012 season 4-7. The Tigers fell to Boyle County in the opening round of the Class 4A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl. Head coach Evan Napier guides the Clay County football program. North Laurel ended the 2012 season 6-5, dropping a game to Whitley County in the first round of the Class 5A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl. Head coach Chris Larkey led North Laurel to the winning season. Read more: www.floydcountytimes.com/view/full_story/23102474/article-Blackcats-to-face-Knox-Central-in-Appalachian-Bowl
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 18, 2013 3:51:52 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Knox Central Friday October 4 at 7:30 PM. TheTimesTribune.com Panthers look to maintain momentum from last year's run By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
Scottie Russell’s Knox Central Panthers got off to the best start in the program’s history last season with an eight-game win streak before falling to Russell County in a game that decided the district championship. The Panthers eventually finished with the best record in school history (10-2) after a 35-6 loss to Lexington Catholic ended hopes of a state title run in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. Last year’s over and with practice officially underway, the Panthers are getting ready to embark on the 2013 season. With that in mind Russell said this time of year is one of his favorites because of the potential surprises as well as the fact it’s almost time to play football. A lot has changed since the last game of the 2012 season and the biggest difference when it comes to Knox Central is the departure of some key seniors, including the graduation of Jeffrey Canady, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season before signing to play college football at Eastern Kentucky University. Even though Canady is gone, the cupboard isn’t exactly bare for Russell as far as offense goes with the return of Jonathan Gist in the backfield. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x1538944366/Back-to-the-grind#sthash.I9AHsSHj.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 20, 2013 11:42:46 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will take on North Laurel in the first game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl.
TheTimesTribune.com Pressure may be on North Laurel following 2012 playoff appearance By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
By the time sweltering midday temperatures started to creep up on the Tri-County, the North Laurel Jaguars football team was halfway through the day’s practice session. Despite a grueling first two days of practice to start the week, Jaguars head coach Chris Larkey seemed hell-bent on getting his players into shape before the actual football activities began. Larkey and the Jaguars are in a different position coming into the season as opposed to the past few seasons. After finishing the 2012 season with a 6-4 regular season mark before falling to Whitley County (40-20) in the first round the playoffs, expectations are high. Factor in Michael Nelson (1,250 yards rushing) and Gabe Blair (1,058 yards), who both finished the season in the top 15 in the state in Class 5A’s rushing leaders and Larkey said he knows if the Jaguars are going to reach their potential, the work starts with these early practices where players have to withstand the extreme conditions. Though it’s still early as far as the practice season goes, Larkey said he feels like his team has a little more confidence than it had at this point last year. Having lost only a handful of seniors from a team that both made the playoffs and finished the season with a winning record for the first time since 2004 means Larkey’s squad will be focused on getting better as opposed to learning the basics over the next few weeks. thetimestribune.com/sports/x316298167/Feeling-the-heat
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 20, 2013 11:43:25 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Whitley County Friday September 20 at 7:30 PM
TheTimesTribune.com Black looking for backs to keep running game moving By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
Like most other high school teams across Kentucky this week, the Whitley County Colonels are trying to get back in the swing of things. With the dead period coming to an end and practice and conditioning ramping up, a lot of questions surround most programs when it comes to who will fill the shoes left empty by last year’s graduations. After losing several key seniors last season, head coach Jim Black said his team is no different and from day one the search is on to find those players who can step up and make an impact when the season starts. Black’s squad is fresh off a playoff appearance last season, but the stay was short-lived thanks to a 28-13 loss to Pulaski County in the second round. The Colonels did pick up an opening round win over North Laurel, handing the Jaguars a 41-20 loss to advance. Rushing leader Boston Bryant (859 yards rushing) is no longer an option for the Colonels, but the good news is Zack Mills (854 yards) is a year older and will be one of the main threats out of the backfield. Quarterback Austin Ysidro tallied 834 yards on the ground last season, while Austin Hooper racked up 584. Given the ability to move the football on the ground, not much is likely to change when it comes down to the Colonels’ offense. Black said he hopes to find a few more able bodies as the preseason moves on, given the fact the offense depends so much on the running game. thetimestribune.com/sports/x541277541/Lining-things-up
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 30, 2013 6:35:27 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Breathitt County will travel to Clay County to take on the Tigers Friday, October 11.
wkyt.com Breathitt County coach living his dream of helping kids through coaching
Breathitt County head coach Kyle Moore is taking over the Breathitt County football program this season -- a Bobcat team that is coming off a stellar season. The Bobcats went undefeated last year -- 12-0 -- before losing to Belfry in the class 3A Region 4 Championship, but Moore wants to keep the success going, especially because he is one of Breathitt County's own. "I just love the opportunity to get to work with Breathitt County kids," Moore said. "Growing up in Breathitt County, that's always what I wanted to do. I saw a lot of kids I grew up with and myself, you know, you use football to kind of propel yourself in life and that's what I am really excited about doing is helping kids from Breathitt County." "Sports to me is a game and there's not meant to be, I know there's pressure, but there's not meant to be pressure. It's a game, it's suppose to be fun and that's another thing we're trying to work on." www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/Breathitt-County-coach--217252691.html
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 31, 2013 3:49:09 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will travel to Harlan County to take on the Black bears in the 2013 Appaliachian Region Bowl on Friday, August 30.
wkyt.com Harlan County faces a challenging schedule in 2013
One win away from going to the class 5-A State Championship game, the Harlan County Black Bears are coming off an 11-3 season that ended with a loss to Cooper in the semifinals. However, heading into the 2013 season, Harlan, once again, is showing they are not afraid to schedule any team. They will play Knox Central -- a team that beat them last season -- and Belfry, as well as travel to Tennessee before district play even starts. This will be a test to prepare them to make it to the carpet in Bowling Green. "We got a tough district to play in," quarterback Scotty Bailey said. "Just the teams we play; we play teams out of Lexington and Tennessee and stuff, and having them, going on the road games like that, I think it builds a lot of character for us." "Playing on the road and getting used to that, where we held it last year, I think we play on the road this year to make it past the Cooper game like last year. I think scheduling those good teams away will be a good challenge for us." www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/Harlan-County-faces-a-challenging-schedule-in-2013-217316221.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 2, 2013 7:23:17 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will take on North Laurel in the first game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl.
TheTimesTribune.com Welcome to the Jungle By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
Every time the North Laurel Jaguars take the football field before a home game, the Guns N' Roses mega-hit “Welcome to the Jungle” comes pounding through the stadium's PA system and if you watch closely, you can almost see the mood change all around the place. The Jungle is where the Jaguars have played their home football games since the school's inception in 1993, but until recently, there hasn't been much of an intimidation factor for the Jaguars to use to their advantage. After finishing the 2012 regular season with a 6-4 record (3-2 at home), Chris Larkey's squad made the playoffs for the first time under his watch. Prior to that, Larkey admits there haven’t been many reasons for opposing teams to worry when coming in to The Jungle. As for a few things that set The Jungle apart from other local stadiums, Larkey said there are several reasons he feels like North Laurel has one of the better facilities in the area. As far as the team not being very intimidating of late, that could very easily change for the Jaguars this season as Larkey returns one of the most experienced teams since he took over the program. With a pair of 1,000-yard rushers back this season in Michael Nelson and Gabe Blair, Larkey said he feels like the sky is the limit for this year's team. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x738615623/Welcome-to-the-Jungle#sthash.SlJIuVrG.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 6, 2013 18:26:15 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Whitley County Friday September 20 at 7:30 PM
The Times-Tribune Whitley County Colonel football team proud of the place they call home By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
Looking at Colonel Stadium, it’s hard to believe the place is 20 years old. Thanks to continuous upkeep, it looks relatively new and former head coach and current Whitley County Athletic Director Mike Campbell said it looks good for a reason. Campbell, who coached at Whitley County from 1989 until he retired as head coach following the 2005 season, talked about the transition into the new stadium as well as its upkeep through the years. As far as setting itself apart, Colonel Stadium gets fans closer to the action than any other high school stadium in the area. Campbell said that alone makes Whitley County’s home field a unique place to watch a football game. When it came to top moments on the field, Campbell said a lot has been accomplished at Colonel Stadium, but was quick to point out several instances that stand out to him as a coach. When it comes to the top season at Colonel Stadium, 2008 has to be at the top of the list. The Colonels brought home district and region titles before finishing the season with a 12-2 record. They were knocked out of the playoffs in the state semifinals after a 42-16 loss to Highlands as they eventually went on to win the Class 5A State Championship. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x125811286/A-unique-atmosphere#sthash.LVh7H2ff.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 6, 2013 18:27:27 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
South Laurel will visit Tiger Stadium to take on Clay County Friday September 13 at 7:30 PM.
DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview 2013 Preview: South Laurel Cardinals
The next team in our DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview series is the South Laurel Cardinals, who are coming off a 1-9 campaign and are also bringing in a new head coach. The Cardinals are coming off a year where they finished just 1-9 and missed out on the class 5A state playoffs, but with a new staff in charge the Cards are hoping to run, not fly into the postseason. Defensively, Rhymer is hoping he can rely on a deep front to apply pressure, forcing opponents to compete with the Cardinals' talented defensive backfield. South Laurel will be tested early when they open against 3A opponent Wayne County on Saturday, August 31st. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-Preview-South-Laurel-Cardinals-218576831.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 6, 2013 18:36:46 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will take on North Laurel in the first game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl.
The Times-Tribune Offense will be a strength for North Laurel By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
North Laurel head coach Chris Larkey and his team of Jaguars are in a different position coming into the 2013 season as opposed to the past few. After finishing 2012 with a 6-4 regular season record, a 40-20 loss to Whitley County in the first round of the playoffs sent the Jaguars into offseason mode. Despite the early exit, hopes were still high considering the amount of talent Larkey had returning from the 2012 squad. Two of those returnees are Michael Nelson (1,250 yards rushing) and Gabe Blair (1,058 yards), both of whom finished the season in the top 15 in the state in Class 5A’s rushing leaders. With athletes like Nelson and Blair at the ready, expectations are at an all-time high for the Jaguars as they try to reach the playoffs again this season. Larkey said he knows if the Jaguars are going to meet those expectations, the work starts in the preseason and his team has been working for quite some time now. Though it’s still early as far as preseason efforts go, Larkey said he feels like his team has a little more confidence than they did at this point last year. Having lost only a handful of seniors from a team that both made the playoffs and finished the season with a winning record for the first time since 2004 means the Jaguars will be focused on getting better as opposed to learning the basics over the next few weeks. As far as his offensive game, Larkey said it’s no secret what his calling card will be this season. With two 1,000-yard rushers at his disposal, he said teams would be crazy to expect anything else. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x738618337/Offense-will-be-a-strength-for-North-Laurel#sthash.9orgkFDt.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 6, 2013 18:37:19 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Bell County will visit Clay County next Thursday for an SEKC Grid-o-rama. Bell’s middle school team will scrimmage with Clay’s middle schoolers followed by a scrimmage between the Bobcats and Tigers.
Middlesboro Daily News Bobcats draw a crowd by Jay Compton, Sports Editor
A nice crowd turned out at Log Mountain on Friday to ‘Meet the Bobcats.’ This year Bell County combined their annual introduction of all their football players, cheerleaders and other fall athletes with a ‘Midnight Madness’ practice under the lights at Dudley Hilton Field. Bobcat coach Wayne Mills was happy to see hundreds of fans out to attend the event. The Bobcats are coming off a 10-3 season that included a sixth straight district championship. Sixteen seniors graduated from that squad, so 2013 will see a lot of new faces playing key roles on the team. One big key entering the season is the development of the offensive line. After losing four senior starters up front, Bell County’s new front will like have three sophomores starting. Cody Griffin is a returning starter at right guard. Junior Hunter Hurst (tackle) and Aaron Jenkins (guard) are the starters on the left side right now. Nate Murry gets will be starting at right tackle and Jacob Sutton is currently the number one center. A lot of Bell’s rivals are looking at this season as their shot to get a win over the Bobcats. Mills says his players know this and are using it as motivation to get ready for the season. Read more: www.middlesborodailynews.com/view/full_story/23292490/article-Bobcats-draw-a-crowd
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 7, 2013 19:51:13 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
South Laurel will visit Tiger Stadium to take on Clay County Friday September 13 at 7:30 PM.
TheTimesTribune.com South Laurel makes big changes in preparation for 2013 season By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
When new South Laurel head football coach Matt Rhymer took over the Cardinals’ football program last January, he said he knew what he was in for. After inheriting a team that had won just one game the previous season (a 54-6 romp over Class 1A Lynn Camp), Ryhmer said the early stages of his tenure were about more than the usual X’s and O’s – it was about a extreme makeover. With the facilities where he wanted them, Rhymer proceeded to put what he thought was the right staff together to lead the Cardinals. Now, with practice underway and the regular season just a few weeks away, Rhymer said he likes what he has seen out of the squad so far. See more at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x738618350/Extreme-Makeover#sthash.nc4YGBVt.dpuf
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 7, 2013 19:51:58 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will travel to Harlan County to take on the Black bears in the 2013 Appaliachian Region Bowl on Friday, August 30.
Harlan Daily Enterprise Black Bears working toward season by John Middleton, Sports Editor
With the bulk of last season’s regional championship squad returning Harlan County began summer practice as a favorite in 5A. Since then, the HCHS coaching staff has been working to mold the current group of Black Bears into a team capable of capturing more hardware in 2013. Harlan County returns eight starters on the offensive side of the ball and six on defense, and coach Tom Larkey said his current team could be the most talented he has coached. However, Larkey added that talent won’t necessarily translate to wins on Friday night. The Harlan County offensive line has led the way by doing the “little things” this summer. The unit returns four starters from last season and should be among the best in southeastern Kentucky. Improving the mental side of his football team is Larkey’s primary concern. Harlan County will begin the season Aug. 15 at home in the Southeastern Kentucky Conference Gridorama against Knox Central at 6:30 p.m. The Black Bears will open the regular season on Aug. 24 at Madison Central in the Roy Kidd Bowl. Read more: www.harlandaily.com/view/full_story/23299004/article-Black-Bears-working-toward-season
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 7, 2013 19:52:50 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will visit Mt Vernon to take on Rockcastle County Friday October 25 at 7:30 PM in the final game of the regular season. The Rock/Tiger matchup is a Class 4A District 6 game.
WYMT 2013 Football Preview: Rockcastle County
The Rockcastle County Rockets are coming off a 2-9 season last year finishing 4th in Class 4A district 6. Head coach Scott Parkey is in his 5th year with the rockets and says last season was disappointing for the team, but they never quit. Senior Quarterback Corey McPhetridge agrees with coach and stresses the importance of encouraging their batch of young guys coming in this year. Senior running back and linebacker Brandon Jones acknowledged last years struggles, but said it won't hold the team back, if anything it will serve as motivation to be better. Back in 2011 Rockcastle County won the district. This season they are motivated to get back to the basics to bring some W's to the team and of course bring home a district championship. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-Football-Preview-Rockcastle-County-218755301.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 7, 2013 19:56:01 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
WYMT 2013 Football Preview: Clay County By Jamie McCracken
Same face, new territory. The Clay County Tigers will have the same head coach as last season, which is some consistency they have not had in recent years. With 72 percent of the offense returning, second-year head coach Evan Napier is excited about the experience he has to work with this season. Quarterback Ryan Holland and running back Sam Carr combined for 28 touchdowns in 2012. There is a hard-nosed mentality focused on improving on the defensive side of the ball, and a combined 10 starters are back on both sides. Clay County will open up its schedule against Perry Central – one of the four teams they beat a season ago. And with everyone coming together, the opener could be one of many wins in 2013. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-Football-Preview-Clay-County-218595951.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 8, 2013 20:15:04 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will take on North Laurel in the first game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl September 7 at 5:30 PM.
DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview 2013 Preview: North Laurel Jaguars
We travel west for our next DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview as we look at a team who looks to be much better than last season's 6-5 record, the North Laurel Jaguars. Every summer there are teams that will hang their hats on experience, returning players who played key roles the previous season. Well, there is experience, and then there are the North Laurel Jaguars. The Jaguars return more then 3,400 yards of total offense from one year ago, including 41 touchdowns, but anyone can look good on paper. But in order for that to happen, the Jaguars must play a full 48 minutes. The Jaguars begin what they hope is a lengthy season at home on August 23rd against Claiborne, Tennessee. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-Preview-North-Laurel-Jaguars-218765771.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 8, 2013 20:15:43 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Whitley County Friday September 20 at 7:30 PM
DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview 2013 Football Preview: Whitley County By: Lauren Cash
For the second straight year the Whitley County Colonels were district runner-ups to Harlan County in Class 5a District 8. With the 2013 season just around the corner, the colonels are facing inexperience on both sides of the ball. The colonels return much of their offensive line, but only three starters are back on defense. On the offensive side of the ball, the colonels have third year starting quarterback Austin Ysidro leading in the backfield.
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 12, 2013 17:14:29 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Breathitt County will travel to Clay County to take on the Tigers Friday, October 11.
DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview 2013 Football Preview: Breathitt County
The Breathitt Bounty Bobcats parted ways with long-time Head Coach Mike Holcomb at the end of last season. Now assistant coach and former Breathitt County Quarterback Kyle Moore assumes the head coaching duties. The Bobcats are coming off a 12-1 season and Coach Moore says coming into this season their biggest concern is inexperience. The Bobcats face off with the Jackson County Generals in week one. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-Football-Preview-Breathitt-County-219122371.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 12, 2013 17:15:01 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Whitley County Friday September 20 at 7:30 PM
The Times-Tribune Colonels hope strength in numbers will payoff in the backfield By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
The Whitley County Colonels are notorious for having strength in numbers when it comes to running backs, head coach Jim Black hopes this season is no different. As the 2013 season starts to creep up on teams, a lot of questions surround most programs when it comes to who will fill the shoes left empty on the offensive side of things by last year’s graduations. After losing several key seniors, Black said his team is no different. Black’s squad is fresh off a playoff appearance last season, but the stay was short-lived thanks to a loss to Pulaski County in the second round. Rushing leader Boston Bryant (859 yards rushing) is no longer an option for the Colonels, but the good news is Zack Mills (854 yards) is a year older and will be one of the main threats out of the backfield. Quarterback Austin Ysidro tallied 834 yards on the ground last season, while Austin Hooper racked up 584. No matter how many options a team has in backfield, there’s only so many ways you can bring the ball through or around the offensive line. Given the fact, one thing Black said his team would do this season is change the look of the Colonels' offense as opposed to changing the offense as a whole. One weapon the Colonels have that a lot of teams don’t have is a larger-than-most quarterback in Ysidro. Black said Ysidro’s size gives him an advantage when he’s on the field, which will only help the offense run better. No matter how many players he has at his disposal, Black said the bottom line is that they have to perform if the Colonels are going to be successful. That means scoring points as often as possible. thetimestribune.com/sports/x125816351/Ready-to-run
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 12, 2013 17:15:47 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Knox Central Friday October 4 at 7:30 PM.
TheTimesTribune.com Senior back Jonathan Gist will look to top last year's 1,000-yard effort By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
As the 2013 football season draws near, Scott Russell has his Knox Central Panthers chomping at the bit. Russell and the Panthers got off to the best start in the program’s history last season with an eight-game win streak before falling to Russell County in a game that decided the district championship. The Panthers eventually finished with the best record in school history (10-2) after a 35-6 loss to Lexington Catholic ended hopes of a state title run in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. Given the level of success his team experienced last year, Russell said if any pressure is to be put on this year’s Panthers, the majority of it would most likely come internally. A lot has changed since the last game of the 2012 season and the biggest difference when it comes to Knox Central is the departure of some key seniors, including the graduation of Jeffrey Canady, who rushed for more than 2,000 yards last season before signing to play college football at Eastern Kentucky University. Even though Canady is gone, the cupboard isn’t exactly bare for Russell as far as offense goes with the return of Jonathan Gist in the backfield. Gist rushed for 1,320 yards behind Canady last season, but he’ll most likely be the primary ball carrier in 2013. How good a year did Barger have? Try 46 catches for 754 yards and seven touchdowns, which was more than half of the touchdown passes thrown by quarterback Devon Evans. Speaking of quarterback, the Panthers look to mix things up under center this season with youngster Matthew Diamond. Russell said Diamond brings something to the table that the Panthers haven’t had in the past. When all is said and done Russell said he has an idea of how his offense needs to perform for the team to be successful, but he said that would change from opponent to opponent as the season progresses. Knox Central opens the season Aug. 23 against Atherton in the 2013 Pioneer Bowl. thetimestribune.com/sports/x1938694808/Get-the-Gist
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 12, 2013 17:16:24 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
South Laurel will visit Tiger Stadium to take on Clay County Friday September 13 at 7:30 PM.
TheTimesTribune.com Moving forward By Chris Parsons, Staff Writer
After finishing the season with a 1-9 mark, the South Laurel Cardinals will be looking to improve on last year’s effort. First-year head coach Matt Rhymer will look to lead the Cardinals to their first winning season since Jason Chappell’s squad turned in a 6-4 mark in 2007. Since then South Laurel has gone a combined 15-32, averaging just three wins per season over a five-year span, including a winless 2010 season that saw the team go 0-10. When he first accepted the job in January of this year, Rhymer had work to do as far as the structure of the program. With the facilities where he wanted them, he proceeded to assemble the staff that will lead the Cardinals to battle in 2013. With practice now going full throttle and the regular season just a few weeks away, Rhymer said he likes what he has seen out of the squad so far. When it comes to strengths of his team, Rhymer was hesitant to answer because there’s been no way to get an accurate measure. When it comes down to the players and specifics on offense, Rhymer said he likes what he has to work with. South Laurel averaged 20.2 points per game last season, while giving up 41 on the defensive side of things. If the Cardinals are going to improve on last year’s numbers, Rhymer said the work would start up front with his offensive line. South Laurel will open the regular season on Aug. 31 when they host the Wayne County Cardinals. thetimestribune.com/sports/x1981934079/Moving-forward
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 14, 2013 12:26:41 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Bell County will travel to Clay County Thursday evening for the SEKC Grid-o-rama. The middle school teams will scrimmage at 6 p.m. followed by the high school teams at around 7:30 p.m.
middlesborodailynews.com Seniors helping lead young Bobcats by Jay Compton, Sports Editor
The start of football season is just around the corner. Preseason camp is out of the way, school has started and it’s that time when players on every team are ready to go out and start hitting on guys from an opposing team. Bell County coach Wayne Mills says that’s true for his Bobcats and added that the team’s camp was a great chance for the players to grow closer to each other. With just three starters back on offense and four on defense, the Bobcats are going to be an interesting team to follow in 2013. A first look at how all the new parts will fit together comes Thursday evening when Bell travels to Clay County for an SEKC Grid-o-rama. The middle school teams will scrimmage at 6 p.m. followed by the high school teams at around 7:30 p.m. The Bobcats open the regular season next Friday at home against South Pittsburg, Tenn. “We’ve got Clay County coming up this week. They’re a big 4A school and they feel like they’ve got a lot better team this year, so getting to scrimmage against them is going to be good for us getting ready for next week,” Mills said. “I keep hearing a lot of good things about this South Pittsburg bunch. They’ve got 14 seniors and they feel like this is the year they can win the Class A championship over in Tennessee. They’re not a typical Class A team, they’re pretty daggone good and we’ll have our hands full.” While Bell County may go through some early growing pains as all the new starters get up to speed, look for the Bobcats to again be competing for championship by the time the district games come around. They’re looking to extend a six-year undefeated streak against district opponents. There are plenty of reasons for optimism. The Bobcats have several talented underclassmen moving into prominent roles to go along with the leadership provided by a seven-man senior class. This year’s seniors include defensive tackle Shane Lawson, offensive guard Cody Griffin, receiver/defensive backs Ben Collett and Justin Warwick, linebacker Jake Barton, lineman Josh Miracle and receiver Andrew Harris. Mills added that the team is anxious to get on the field and his coaching staff is focused on helping them improve each week. www.middlesborodailynews.com/view/full_story/23359788/article-Seniors-helping-lead-young-Bobcats
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 16, 2013 22:48:31 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will travel to Harlan County to take on the Black bears in the 2013 Appalachian Region Bowl on Friday, August 30. The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Knox Central Friday October 4 at 7:30 PM.
Harlan Daily Enterprise Bears impress in win over Knox by John Middleton, Sports Editor
It can be difficult to judge a team based on one preseason performance, but it was easy to see Thursday that Harlan County has a chance to be good — really good. The Black Bears outmatched a talented Knox Central team as it rolled to a 36-7 victory in the Southeastern Kentucky Conference Gridorama. The Harlan County varsity team raced out to a 20-0 lead in the first 11 minutes on Thursday. Harlan County opens the regular season Aug. 24 at Madison Central in the Roy Kidd Bowl. Read more: www.harlandaily.com/view/full_story/23381270/article-Bears-impress-in-win-over-Knox
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 22, 2013 12:57:35 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
Clay County will travel to Harlan County to take on the Black bears in the 2013 Appaliachian Region Hospital Bowl on Friday, August 30.
Harlan Daily Enterprise Whitehead named to preseason all state team by John Middleton, Sports Editor
Harlan County’s Carson Whitehead is unquestionably one of the mountain’s best defenders. It appears the senior middle linebacker is also one of the best in the state. Whitehead joined only 26 other players across the commonwealth recently as he was named to the MaxPreps Preseason All-State team. Whitehead was joined on the first team defense by six players that have already committed to play football in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as well as Rivals.com top 10 recruit Matt Elam. Whitehead earned second-team all state honors from the Courier Journal. As a junior he recorded 191 total tackles, including 64 solo tackles in 2012. He also led the team with five fumble recoveries, returning one for a touchdown. Whitehead was also named an all-state honorable mention by the Associated Press, and earned Southeastern Kentucky Conference Linebacker of the Year honors. Whitehead is a four-year starter for the Bears’ “Filthy Animals” defense. He has helped lead Harlan County to a regional title in 2010 and 2012. Whitehead was second on the team with 89 tackles as a freshman and led the Bears with 135 stops as a sophomore. Read more: www.harlandaily.com/view/full_story/23411932/article-Whitehead-named-to-preseason-all-state-team
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 24, 2013 12:57:38 GMT -5
Clay County Tiger Football
The Clay County Tiger football team will travel to Rockastle County Friday October 25 at 7:30 PM
kentucky.com Madison Southern 41, Rockcastle County 13
Future Michigan Wolverine Damien Harris, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2015 according to Scout.com, rushed for 166 yards and five TDs on 22 carries, helping the Eagles end an 18-game winless streak to Rockcastle County. Harris also returned a kickoff for a 60-yard TD. Simon Kenton 23, Collins 21: Tyler Smith may end up looking back on the first game of his final season as his finest. The senior kicker hit an 18-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to give the Pioneers the road win. Senior QB Brenan Kuntz went 12-for-17 for 144 yards and a TD for Simon Kenton. He rushed for 128 yards on 15 attempts. Boyle Co. 41, Lincoln Co. 0
Senior QB Josiah Robbins ran for two touchdowns, including a 77-yard score, and the Rebels used a 27-point first quarter to put the Patriots out of the game early. Aiden Hoskins, a junior, also had two touchdowns, including a 41-yard interception return in the opening quarter to put Boyle County up 20-0. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2013/08/23/2783589/franklin-county-fine-in-first.html
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 24, 2013 12:58:03 GMT -5
Knox Central will take on Prestonsburg in the second game of the 2013 Appalachian Bowl Saturday September 7.
WYMT 2013 Football Preview: No. 5 Knox Central By: Jamie McCracken
If ‘third time is a charm,’ this season will be Knox Central’s year. The Panthers are coming off back-to-back seasons where they lost to Russell County, including last year’s 35-19 loss. Knox Central has not won a district title since 19775. The Panthers will start a 6’ 6” 240-pound freshman at quarterback, and despite losing a 2,000 yard rusher a season ago to graduation, they have every offensive lineman back, including Dee Castle who transfered back from Lexington Catholic. Johnathan Gist will fill the starting spot now that Jeffrey Canady is a freshman playing at Eastern Kentucky University. The Panthers also get one of the state’s leaders in interceptions. Matthew Barger picked off eight passes as a defensive back while hauling in 46 catches as a wide receiver last season. www.wkyt.com/wymt/sports/headlines/2013-High-School-Football-Top-10-Preview-Knox-Central-5th-220773621.html
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