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Monday, 5 October 2015
Franklin County vs. Collins October 2, 2015
Topic: Football

2015FCCOLLINS

Franklin County vs. Collins

Collins High School
Shelbyville, KY
October 2, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Collins defense and Franklin County’s three turnovers and 11 penalties for 123 yards led to a Collins 23-0 shutout victory over Franklin County to knock the Flyers from the ranks of the undefeated.  Collins recorded 13 first downs and 236 yards of total offense.  They were penalized four times for 50 yards and lost a fumble.  Franklin County recorded 12 first downs and 175 yards of total offense.  The Flyers were penalized 11 times for 123 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Connor White led Collins ground game with 97 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.  N. Roseberry carried the ball 13 times for 51 yards and a touchdown.  JR Lucas completed two of six passes for 66 yards.  Dalton Maggard caught two passes for 66 yards.  Jalen Stone led the defense with eight solo tackles.  Zach Stucker added seven solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.  Zachary Smith recorded five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 10 yard loss.  Leland Cardwell also recorded five solo tackles.

Denzell Vance led Franklin County’s ground game with 32 yards on 13 carries.  Barrett Sanderson carried the ball nine times for 23 yards.  Barrett Sanderson completed 10 of 18 passes for 59 yards with one interception.  Cody Lofton caught three passes for 22 yards.  DeJuan Davis added three receptions for 14 yards.  Jhanny Rodriguez returned one kickoff for 50 yards.  Zach Spradlin led the defense with seven solo and four assisted tackles.  Sidney Levarty added four solo and two assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards.  Jhanny Rodriguez recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.  DeMarcus Kennedy added four solo tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 23 yards.  Zack Janca added three solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards.

Scoring Summary

School

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Final

Franklin County

0

0

0

0

0

Collins

0

3

10

10

23

 

COLLINS

-

JR Lucas kicks a 33 yard field goal

COLLINS

-

N. Roseberry 3 yard run (Noah Brunner kick)

COLLINS

-

Noah Brunner kicks a 46 yard field goal

COLLINS

-

Noah Brunner kicks a 22 yard field goal

COLLINS

-

Connor White 50 yard run (Noah Brunner kick)

 

Selected Statistics

Franklin County

 

Rushing

No.

Yds.

Avg.

Long

Denzell Vance

13

32

2.5

12

Barrett Sanderson

9

23

2.6

17

Jeremiah Green

8

20

2.5

17

Landon Hurst

3

10

3.3

4

Cody Lofton

1

3

3.0

3

DeMarcus Kennedy

1

-2

-2.0

0

 

 

Passing

A-C-I

Yds.

TD

Long

Barrett Sanderson 

18-10-1

59

0

17

Jeremiah Green

7-4-0

30

0

22

 

 

Receiving

No.

Yds.

TD

Long

Cody Lofton

3

22

0

12

DeJuan Davis

3

14

0

9

Denzell Vance

2

4

0

7

DeMarcus Kennedy

1

22

0

22

Makale Marks

1

17

0

17

Zack Janca

1

12

0

12

Landon Hurst

1

3

0

3

Jhanny Rodriguez

1

-1

0

0

Jeremiah Green

1

-4

0

0

 

 

Collins

 

Rushing

No.

Yds.

Avg.

Long

Connor White

12

97

8.1

50

N. Roseberry

13

51

3.9

23

JR Lucas

14

22

1.6

12

Leland Cardwell

2

0

0.0

1

 

 

Passing

A-C-I

Yds.

TD

Long

JR Lucas

6-2-0

66

0

52

 

 

Receiving

No.

Yds.

TD

Long

Dalton Maggard

2

66

0

52

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.


Posted by REH at 9:13 PM EDT
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Henry Clay vs. Pulaski County October 2, 2015
Topic: Football

2015HCPC

Henry Clay vs. Pulaski County

Pulaski County Stadium
Somerset, KY
October 2, 2015

© 2015 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County totally dominated tonight with a 43-0 victory over Henry Clay in a steady drizzle on a muddy track.  Pulaski County recorded 17 first downs and 364 yards of total offense.  The Maroons were penalized four times for 35 yards and lost a fumble.  Henry Clay recorded four first downs and 42 yards of total offense.  The Blue Devils lost two fumbles and had one pass intercepted.

George Gregory led Pulaski County’s ground game with 157 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  Mason Helton carried the ball three times for 42 yards and two touchdowns.  Riley Hall completed 10 of 22 passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns.  Jake Johnson caught five passes for 68 yards and one touchdown.  George Gregory caught a nine yard touchdown pass.  Jake New led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss and intercepted a pass.  Jackson Mobley added five solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Sanquin Walker led Henry Clay’s ground game with 19 yards on four carries.  CJ Tackett completed two of eight passes for 14 yards with one interception.  Marcus Tyler completed four of five passes for 14 yards.  Sanquin Walker caught three passes for 15 yards.  Davonte Robinson led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles.  Ramond Jackson added five solo tackles.

Scoring Summary

School

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Final

Henry Clay

0

0

0

0

0

Pulaski County

14

22

0

7

43

 

PULASKI

-

C. Holman 1 yard run (Derek Burgett kick)

PULASKI

-

George Gregory 9 yard pass from Riley Hall (Derek Burgett kick)

PULASKI

-

George Gregory 22 yard run (Derek Burgett kick)

PULASKI

-

Jake Johnson 7 yard pass from Riley Hall (Derek Burgett kick)

PULASKI

-

Mason Helton 9 yard run (Riley Hall run)

PULASKI

-

Mason Helton 26 yard run (Derek Burgett kick)

 

Selected Statistics

Henry Clay

 

Rushing

No.

Yds.

Avg.

Long

Sanquin Walker

4

19

4.8

7

Austin Bledsoe

7

12

1.7

5

L. Jackson

4

7

1.8

5

CJ Tackett

1

-2

-2.0

0

Davonte Robinson

3

-4

-1.3

2

Marcus Tyler

4

-8

-2.0

5

Team

3

-10

-3.3

0

 

 

Passing

A-C-I

Yds.

TD

Long

CJ Tackett 

8-2-1

14

0

8

Marcus Tyler

5-4-0

14

0

5

 

 

Receiving

No.

Yds.

TD

Long

Sanquin Walker

3

15

0

6

L. Jackson

2

5

0

4

Tyven McWhorter

1

8

0

8

 

 

Pulaski County

 

Rushing

No.

Yds.

Avg.

Long

George Gregory

15

157

10.5

37

Mason Helton

3

42

14.0

26

Jesse Whitaker

5

29

5.8

11

Riley Hall

3

15

5.0

6

S. Loveless

1

11

11.0

11

Tyler Harness

2

7

3.5

5

C. Holman

2

2

1.0

1

Matt Hendricks

2

2

1.0

2

Allen Cline

1

1

1.0

1

Chad Gates

1

0

0.0

0

 

 

Passing

A-C-I

Yds.

TD

Long

Riley Hall

22-10-0

98

2

25

 

 

Receiving

No.

Yds.

TD

Long

Jake Johnson

5

68

1

25

Mason Helton

2

19

0

14

Jesse Whitaker

2

2

0

6

George Gregory

1

9

1

9

 

Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

 

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

Ron Harrison’s reports on this and other football events appear on https://www.angelfire.com/ky2/prepgridiron.


Posted by REH at 9:11 PM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

The early signing period is around a month away and many players are being overlooked. Today we will look at the Bluegrass State where I have listed 12 players who are flying under the radar screens of college recruiters. Bold denotes D-1 while the others are D-2/NAIA. Players are all seniors and are listed alphabetically.

  • Donquel Andrews 6-2/2G Louisville Southern
  • Jacob Bates 6-5/CF Buckner Oldham Co.
  • Roland Butler 6-1/CG Hopkinsville Christian Co.
  • Wade Coomer 6-3/SM Glasgow Barren Co.
  • Chris Drabo 6-4/SM Louisville Male
  • Jaiveon Eaves 6-2/CG Madisonville North Hopkins
  • Tyrik Edwards 5-8/PG Hopkinsville Christian Co.
  • Trey Farmer 6-4/SM Manchester Clay Co.
  • Mason Gentry 6-6/C-F Munfordville Hart Co.
  • Dayton Gumm 5-11/PG Bowling Green South Warren 
  • Connor Hoskins 6-3/2G Buckhorn
  • Sayveon McEwen 5-9/PG Paducah Tilghman

Posted by REH at 8:55 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

Below are my award winners for this past weekend's John Lucas' Midwest Combine held at Mid American in Louisville, KY. (Note: No seniors participated.)

  • Top Junior: Jeremiah Tilmon 6-10/Jr (East St. Louis, IL)
  • Top Sophomore: Chase Adams 5-5/So (Chicago Heights Marian Catholic, IL)
  • Top Freshman: Charles Basset 6-10/Fr (San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic, TX)
  • Biggest Disappointment: EJ Williams 6-10/So (Middletown, OH)
  • Most Improved: Alex King 6-8/Jr (Columbus North, IN)
  • Best Passer: Chase Adams 5-5/So (Chicago Heights Marian Catholic, IL)
  • Best Ballhandler: Tyger Campbell 6-0/Fr (LaPorte La Lumiere, IN)
  • Best Athlete: Terrence Lewis 6-6/Jr (Milwaukee Riverside, WI)
  • Best Big: Jeremiah Tilmon (East St. Louis, IL)
  • Best Days Ahead: Lenell Henry 6-8/Jr (Chicago Morgan Park, IL)
  • Most Potential: Ndim Ousmane 7-0/Fr (Phoenix Hillcrest Academy, AZ)
  • Top Project: Mamoudou Diarra 6-9/Jr St. (Louis Christian, MO)
  • Top Sleeper: Darius Bazley 6-7/So (Cincinnati Finneytown, OH)

Posted by REH at 8:54 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

Today I spent 8 hours at the John Lucas' Midwest Invitational at Mid American in Louisville, KY. Below were the top dozen players based on college potential.

TOP 12

  • Jeremiah Tilmon 6-10/Jr East St. Louis, IL
  • Charles Bassey 6-10/Fr San Antonio St. Anthony Catholic, TX
  • D.J. Harvey 6-6/Jr Hyattsville DeMatha, MD
  • Jaren Jackson 6-9/Jr Indianapolis Park Tudor, IN
  • Nicolas Claxton 6-9/Jr Greenville Legacy Charter, SC
  • Emmit Williams 6-7/So Lehigh Acres, FL
  • Ladarius Marshall 6-6/So Jackson Forest Hill, MS
  • Ndim Ousmane 7-0/Fr Phoenix Hillcrest, AZ
  • Chase Adams 5-5/So Chicago Heights Marian Catholic, IL
  • Jairus Hamilton 6-7So Concord Cannon, NC
  • Romeo Langford 6-4/So New Albany, IN
  • Zion Young 6-3/So Merrillville Andrean, IN

TOP SLEEPER

         Darius Bazley 6-7/So Cincinnati Finneytown, OH


Posted by REH at 8:52 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus Blog
Topic: Basketball

This weekend, October 3-4, John Lucas will be conducting his Midwest Invitational Combine at Hoops in Louisville, KY. This event will have over 100 high school players nationwide in attendance. For more information click below.

MIDWEST INVITATIONAL


Posted by REH at 8:51 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus National Girls Preview 2015-2016
Topic: Basketball
  • Likely Naismith Player of the Year: Eric Boley (Elizabethtown, KY)
  • Nation's Top Team: Toledo Rogers, OH
  • Name You'll Be Hearing About: Karly Dyer (Mt. Juliet, TN)
  • Best Rebounder: Felicia Alyeotan (Philadelphia Neumann-Goretti, PA)
  • Best Point Guard: Crystal Dangerfield (Murfreesboro Blackman, TN)
  • Best Big: Lauren Cox (Flower Mound, TX)
  • Best Forward: Joyner Holmes (Cedar Hill, TX)
  • Best Combo Guard: Tyasha Harris (Indianapolis Heritage Christian, IN)
  • Best Shooter: Kaylee Cotton (Stearns McCreary Co. Central, KY)
  • Best Coach: Chad Hibdon (Murfreesboro Blackman, TN)
  • Best Event: Raatz/O'Shea Classic at Louisville Mercy, KY
  • Most Versatile: Kassidy Allen (Gainesboro Jackson Co., TN)
  • Top Sleeper: Camryn London (Birmingham Shades Valley, AL)
  • Top Senior: Erin Boley (Elizabethtown, KY)
  • Top Junior: Megan Walker (Richmond Monacan, VA)
  • Top Sophomore: Honesty Scott-Grayson (Blairstown Blair Academy, NJ)
  • Top Freshman: Kiami Carter (Clarksville Kenwood, TN)

Posted by REH at 8:49 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus National Boys Preview 2015-2016
Topic: Basketball
  • Top Team: Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy, VA
  • Likely Nasmith H.S. Player of the Year: Josh Jackson (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
  • Player You'll Hearing About: John Mason (Avon Park, FL)
  • Top Transfer: Harry Giles to Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy (VA) from High Poiny Wesleyan Christian (NC)
  • Top Diamond-in-the Rough: Kobe McClain (Birmingham Ramsay, AL)
  • Top Point Guard: Dennis Smith (Fayetteville Trinity Christian, NC)
  • Top Combo Forward: Thon Maker (Orangeville Athletes Institute, ON)
  • Top Two Guard: DeAaron Fox (Houston Cypress Lakes, TX)
  • Top Big: Harry Giles (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy, VA)
  • Best Coach: Steve Smith (Mouth of Wilson Oak Hill Academy, VA)
  • Best Event: City of the Palms Tournament in Ft. Myers, FL
  • Top Senior: Josh Jackson (Napa Prolific Prep, CA)
  • Top Junior: DeAndre Ayton (San Diego Balboa City, CA)
  • Top Sophomore: Marvin Bagley (Phoenix Hillcrest Hoops, AZ)
  • Top Freshman: Chandler Lawson (Memphis Hamilton, TN)
  • Top 8th Grader: James Wilborn (Mt. Morris, MI)

Posted by REH at 8:48 AM EDT
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Rick Bolus Tennessee Girls Preview 2015-2016
Topic: Basketball
  • Top 3 Teams: Blackman, Riverdale and Oakland-all schools in Murfreesboro
  • Best College Prospect: Crystal Dangerfield (Murfreesboro Blackman)
  • Name You'll Be Hearing About: Kassidy Allen (Gainesboro Jackson Co.)
  • Top Sleeper: Haylee Croom (Clarksville Rossview)
  • Transfer of Note: Akia Harris to Chattanooga Hamilton Hts. from Chattanooga Girls Prep
  • Best Point: Crystal Dangerfield (Murfreesboro Blackman)
  • Best Scorer: Chassity Carter (Dickson Dickson Co.)
  • Best Penetrator: Anastasia Hayes (Murfreesboro Riverdale)
  • Best Big: Manaya Jones (Memphis Raleigh-Egypt)
  • Best Coach: Chad Hibdon (Murfreesboro Blackman)
  • Top Senior: Crystal Dangerfield (Murfreesboro Blackman)
  • Top Junior: Anastasia Hayes (Murfreesboro Riverdale)
  • Top Soph: Briane Alexander (Murfreesboro Riverdale)
  • Top Frosh: Kiami Carter (Clarksville Kenwood)

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Wednesday, 30 September 2015
Rick Bolus Louisville Girls Showcase Conclusion
Topic: Basketball

RBGLSCC

 

 

Conclusion

 

This was an excellent one day event with some very talented ladies in attendance.  5-10 Sr. Haylee Croom Rossview Clarksville, TN was named Camp MVP and is a very versatile performer who can play both inside or outside.  6-1 Sr. Karly Dyer Mt Juliet Mt. Juliet, TN was named Camp Runner-Up MVP and is a versatile scorer who shoots well inside or outside.  5-6 Jr. Lily Grimes Breckinridge County Harned, KY was named Top Underclassman and is a scoring point guard who can do it all.  5-8 Sr. Adarian Gray North Hopkins Madisonville, KY is a versatile scorer who can light up the scoreboard.  5-7 Jr. Jordan Brock Harlan Harlan, KY is a veteran 2 guard who is a prolific scorer.  5-9 Sr. Ashton Woodard Menifee County Frenchburg, KY is a versatile inside/outside player.  5-8 8th Grade Maddie Scherr Ryle Union, KY watch for this one!! Great future ahead for her.

 

6-2 Sr. Aimee Jump Ryle Union, KY strong rebounder and shot blocker defends the rim.  5-8 Sr. Marshana Baskin Indian Hill Cincinnati, OH is an excellent mid range scorer.  5-6 Sr. Lyric Campbell Hopkins County Central Madisonville is a lightning quick point guard who defends.  5-8 Sr. Jayla Spurlock Johnson Central Paintsville, KY is an athletic scorer who shoots the ball.  5-9 Sr. Briana Lanham Madison Southern Berea, KY is a strong forward who shoots the ball and has improved her perimeter skills.  5-11 Jr. Raegan Williams Bullitt East Mt. Washington, KY is a talented post player.  5-10 Sr. Madison Fritz Thomas Nelson Bardstown, KY is a solid all around player.

 

5-8 So. Lex Mayes Murray Murray, KY shoots, rebounds, and defends.  5-11 Jr. Milena Clarke East Carter Grayson County sound fundamentally with a nice mid-range shot, poised for a good season.  5-8 Fr. Keke Ikeard Hopkins County Central Madisonville, KY is an athletic wing player.  5-8 Jr. Kaitlin McClain Clay County Celina, TN shoots, rebounds, and defends.  5-5 Sr. Kylie Orr Newport Newport, KY is a floor leader with range on her jump shot.  5-6 Fr. Macy Rippy Rossview Clarksville, TN excellent team player with good shooting touch, good future.  5-7 Sr. Amy Weisner Columbus North Columbus, IN shoots and rebounds.

 

There were several ladies that were not selected for the all tournament team that had excellent performances:  5-9 So. Taylor Cromer South Laurel London, KY has excellent range on her shot.  5-5 Jr. Valerie Johnson Fairdale Fairdale, KY is a point guard who excels in transition.  5-6 So. Braxton Price Henry Clay Lexington, KY is a versatile defender who will play quality minutes for a good Henry Clay team this season.  5-5 Sr. Melanie Wilson Corbin Corbin, KY is a cerebral point guard that find ands hits the open shots.  5-10 So. Sierra Graham Bullitt Central Shepherdsville, KY excellent defender.  5-5 Jr. Lauren Masden Bullitt East Mt. Washington, KY is a true point guard with PG skills and high basketball IQ.

 

There was a lot of young talent today that will play significant minutes this season.  5-6 8th Grade Maggie Croom Rossview Middle Clarksville, TN defends at a high level for her grade.  5-8 8th Grade Maggie Jones Simon Kenton Independence, KY has excellent range on her shot.  5-8 8th Grade Lexi Taylor Mt. Washington Middle School Mt. Washington, KY has the ability to finish at the rim.

 

I was unable to mention every player here but there were several other players who impressed today.  I read all the evaluations and was very impressed with everyone here.  The skills, attitudes, and work ethics were apparent as this was a very busy day and all the girls worked extremely hard.  Also, a thanks to all the coaches and especially to all the parents who as usual showed a lot of support today.

 

 


Posted by REH at 10:11 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 1 October 2015 5:56 PM EDT
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