2019FBLCPC

Lexington Catholic vs. Pulaski County
Don Franklin Bowl

Southwestern High School
Somerset, KY
August 23, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Catholic trailed 14-0 at halftime but rallied in the second half behind the play of Beau Allen and some big defensive plays to defeat Pulaski County by a score of 21-14.  Lexington Catholic recorded 20 first downs and 333 yards of total offense.  The Knights were penalized six times for 62 yards.  Pulaski County recorded 22 first downs and 439 yards of total offense but turnovers and penalties doomed the Maroons tonight.  Pulaski County was penalized nine times for 169 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Ryan Nichols led Lexington Catholic’s ground game with 32 yards on 11 carries.  Beau Allen carried the ball 18 times for 22 yards and two touchdowns.  Beau Allen completed 22 of 32 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown.  JD Woodall caught five passes for 51 yards.  Blake Busson added four receptions for 70 yards.  Jackson Klein recorded three receptions for 30 yards.  Jackson Corbett caught three passes for 28 yards.  Dylan Bracken added three receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown.  Jack Monday caught two passes for 46 yards.  Ryan Gallagher led the defense with eight solo and one assisted tackles.  Teddy Bullock recorded six solo and one assisted tackles.  Jackson Smith recorded three solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 10 yards.  Jack Powell chipped in with three solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a nine yard loss.  JD Woodall and John Simms each intercepted a pass and Jackson Corbett recovered a fumble.

Drew Polston led Pulaski County’s ground game with 89 yards on 14 carries.  Drew Polston completed 25 of 44 passes for 286 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions.  Jake Sloan caught 14 passes for 192 yards.  Grant Oakes added four receptions for 46 yards.  Jacob Shepherd caught a 52 yard touchdown pass.  Kaleb Adams returned two kickoffs for 69 yards with a long return of 53 yards.  Konner Hargis led the defense with eight solo and two assisted tackles.  Jacob Shepherd added seven solo tackles.  Layton Abbott recorded five solo and one assisted tackles.

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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.

2019FBSKHC

Simon Kenton vs. Henry Clay
Bumblebee/Mingua Beef Jerky Showdown

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

The Simon Kenton defense intercepted four passes and recovered two fumbles on their way to a 38-27 victory over Henry Clay.  Simon Kenton recorded 21 first downs and 342 yards of total offense.  The Pioneers were penalized twice for 15 yards and lost two fumbles.  Henry Clay recorded 13 first downs and 332 yards of total offense.  The Blue Devils were penalized nine times for 58 yards, lost two fumbles and had four passes intercepted.

Erik Brown led Simon Kenton’s ground game with 190 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries.  Chase Crone carried the ball 23 times for 72 yards and two touchdowns.  Chase Crone completed seven of 10 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.  Erik Brown completed one of two passes for 30 yards and a touchdown.  Kody Sims caught four passes for 21 yards.  Landon Mayer added one reception for 30 yards and a touchdown.  Trey Little caught a six yard touchdown pass.  Jack Milton led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards.  Tyler Parks recorded three solo tackles and intercepted a pass.  Aric Hoffman added two solo tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 13 yards.  Tyler Musick also intercepted a pass and Jake Teten intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards.

DJ VanHorn led Henry Clay’s ground game with 123 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.  DJ VanHorn completed 15 of 23 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions.  Preston Stack caught six passes for 60 yards.  Jakobi Godfrey added five receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown.  Ashton Foos added two receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown.  Colton Reynolds returned four kickoffs for 73 yards with a long return of 27 yards.  Graham Wald punted once for 62 yards.  Jackson Henderson led the defense with eight solo and six assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 21 yards and recovered a fumble.  Chris Dabney added nine solo and two assisted tackles.  Robert Crosby recorded nine solo and two assisted tackles with four of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 14 yards.  William Webb chipped in with eight solo and two assisted tackles.  Jordan Kimball recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards and scored on a 63 yard fumble return.

Scoring Summary

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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.

2019FBJCLAF

Johnson Central vs. Lafayette
Bumblebee/Mingua Beef Jerky Showdown

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Johnson Central defeated Lafayette by a score of 49-12.  Johnson Central recorded 22 first downs and 423 yards of total offense.  The Golden Eagles were penalized six times for 59 yards and lost a fumble.  Lafayette recorded nine first downs and 194 yards of total offense.  The Generals were penalized twice for 19 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Dillon Preston led Johnson Central’s ground game with 89 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.  Ethan Reynolds carried the ball three times for 58 yards and a touchdown.  Devin Johnson recorded 50 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.  Cody Rice carried the ball six times for 39 yards and a touchdown.  Bryce Tackett added 37 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries.  Riley Preece completed five of seven passes for 99 yards.  Zach Russell caught two passes for 51 yards.  Seth Dalton added one reception for 35 yards.  Cody Rice led the defense with three solo tackles and scored on a 44 yard interception return.  Jacob Cain added two solo and one assisted tackles.  Devin Johnson recorded two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss.

Tanner Pace led Lafayette’s ground game with 11 yards on two carries.  Drake Nelson completed five of 13 passes for 72 yards with one interception.  Tanner Pace completed five of eight passes for 107 yards with one touchdown.  Noah Curtsinger caught five passes for 145 yards and a touchdown.  Austin Anderson returned three kickoffs for 79 yards with a long return of 27 yards.  JaeWON Kendrick returned one kickoff for 34 yards.  Jaylen Lawson led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards.  Malik Bryant added six solo tackles.  Elijah Stone recovered a fumble he returned 12 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

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.

2019FBSCGC

Scott County vs. Great Crossing

Bird’s Nest
Georgetown, KY
August 23, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Scott County averaged 12.1 yards per carry on 39 yards with nine touchdowns in a 72-7 victory over Great Crossing.  Scott County recorded 20 first downs and 541 yards of total offense.  The Cardinals were penalized six times for 58 yards.  Great Crossings recorded five first downs and 91 yards of total offense.  The Warhawks were penalized 10 times for 65 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Phillip Garner led Scott County’s ground game with 220 yards and four touchdowns on seven carries.  Bronson Brown added 128 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Cade McKee completed three of six passes for 71 yards and one touchdown.  Micah McClave caught two passes for 35 yards and a touchdown.  Chaney Harris led the defense with three solo and one assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 17 yards.  Jacob Carreti also recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. 

Caleb Perry led Great Crossing’s ground game with 30 yards on six carries.  Ariel Love added 19 yards on seven carries.  Caleb Perry completed two of 11 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown with one interception.  Bryce Hearn caught two passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.  Mason Wiley led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles.  Caleb Perry added three solo and five assisted tackles.  Tre Combs recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards.

Scoring Summary

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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.

2019FBNLPLD

North Laurel vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
August 23, 2019

© 2019 by Ron Harrison

Paul Laurence Dunbar got the season off on the right foot with a come-from-behind 35-26 victory over North Laurel.  North Laurel led 14-0 at halftime behind their ground and pound offense.  Dunbar made some adjustments at halftime and their big play offense got untracked as they led 21-14 after three quarters on their way to a 35-26 victory.  Dunbar scored on four plays over 33 yards. They scored on four touchdown passes of 41, 67, 61, and 33 yards.  Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded 10 first downs and 353 yards of total offense.  The Bulldogs were penalized nine times for 68 yards and had one pass intercepted.  North Laurel recorded 15 first downs and 287 yards of total offense.  The Jaguars were penalized six times for 42 yards.

Mitchell Joseph led Dunbar’s ground game with 47 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.  Jacob Greene carried the ball 13 times for 29 yards.  Jake Smith completed 12of 20 passes for 285 yards and four touchdowns with one interception.  Jamarcus Robinson showcased his speed with three receptions for 131 yards and two touchdowns.  Frank Illunga added three receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown.  Jacob Greene caught two passes for 30 yards.  Howard Jackson added a 33 yard TD reception.  Jamarcus Robinson returned three punts for 34 yards.  John Law led the defense with five solo and five assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 18 yards.  Howard Jackson added six solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Connor Smith recorded five solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Mario Paul chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles.

Jacob Bowman led North Laurel’s ground game with 120 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries.  Grant Woods carried the ball 17 times for 90 yards and a touchdown.  Dalton Sizemore added 46 yards and a touchdown on six carries.  Konnor Robinson carried the ball three times for 17 yards and a touchdown.  Dalton Sizemore completed three of seven passes for 14 yards.  Eli Sizemore caught one pass for eight yards.  Jayce Hacker led the defense with two solo and five assisted tackles.  Hayden Smith added two solo and four assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.  Jacob Robinson recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards.  David Boggs chipped in with two solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned for 13 yards.

Scoring Summary

Selected Statistics

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.

2019 Rick Bolus Girls Top Campers

2019 Rick Bolus High Potential Blue-Chip Top Campers

2019RBBC2HSS

Rick Bolus’ 40^th Annual High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp (Boys Mini-Camp July 8-9)

High School Division Summary

6-8 Sr. Warner Bryan (LaRue County Hodgenville KY) was named Camp MVP and is a big body who is very effective in the paint.  6-4 Sr. Leon Chase Hammond (Oak Hill Oak Hill OH) was named Camp Runner-Up MVP and is a strong, aggressive 4/5 type that defends his position.  6-6 Jr. Stefan Stanic (Normandy Parma OH) was named top underclassman can play either the “3” or “4” and the sky is the limit.  6-2 Jr. Jacob Roberts (White Station Memphis TN) is a crafty, scoring wing player.  6-0 Sr. Carson Crass (LaPorte LaPorte IN) is a pure point guard who distributes and makes his teammates better.  6-1 Jr. Cameron Harrison (National Trail New Paris OH) point guard with skills and high basketball IQ.  5-11 Jr. Dominic Brown (Magnolia Heights Senatobia MS) has great ball security and court vision.  5-9 Sr. Jamaun Clark (Paris Paris KY) is a quick, aggressive point guard who finishes at the rim.  6-0 Sr. Tybias Young (Metter Metter GA) is a strong wing player who can shoot the “3” ball.  6-2 Sr. Grant Niehaus (Washington Washington IN) shoots the ball well from outside.  6-3 Jr. Tre Massey (Brunswick Brunswick OH) is a good shooter who can create his own shot.  6-1 Sr. Brady Uhl (Alter Kettering OH) is a smart point guard who scores and passes.

6-3 Sr. Zach Patterson (Knox Central Barbourville KY) has good all around skills and can shoot the ball.  5-10 Jr. Ricky Washington (Woodford County Versailles KY) is a quick, scoring combo guard.  6-0 Sr. Zachary Turner (Central Hardin Cecilia KY) gets to rim and defends.  5-10 Jr. William Bryan (University Heights Academy Hopkinsville KY) excellent floor general who leads and scores.  6-1 Sr. Jaden Outten (Aspire Academy Louisville KY) scoring point guard is clever in the paint.  6-1 CF Kaelon Harkema (Ballard Louisville KY) athletic graduating senior can really play the 2-guard.  6-4 Jr. Zachary Bird (Eastern Louisville KY) strong rebounder and team leader.  5-10 Sr. Logan Lautzenheiser (DeSales Louisville KY) is a complete and versatile scorer.  6-4 Sr. Jacob Mann (Bullitt Central Shepherdsville KY) is a good shooter and moves well without the ball.  6-4 So. Khryan Vaughn (Trigg County Cadiz KY) is very strong with a good upside. 

6-3 Jr. Jevonte Turner (Knox Central Barbourville KY) is an athletic combo guard that finishes at the rim and rebounds.  6-2 So. Kolby Wright (Christ Presbyterian Academy Nashville TN) is a strong, athletic player.  6-4 Sr. Cameron George (William Blount Maryville TN) finishes strong at the rim.  6-2 Sr. Jack Smith (Archbishop Alter Kettering OH) has good, solid offensive skills.  6-5 Sr. Luke Dawalt (Grant County Dry Ridge KY) is a good shooting forward.  6-9 Sr. Mason Spurbeck (Clarksville Clarksville TN) has a big body and crashes the boards.  6-3 So. Joshua Dukes (Booneville Booneville MS) is young and can shoot the “J”.  6-2 Sr. Immanuel Hackett (Metter Metter GA) is a versatile player who can play any position.  5-9 Sr. Jonathan Anthony (Lloyd Memorial Erlanger KY) is a combo guard who has a good basketball IQ, gets results.

This is just a partial list of players that impressed with several more capable of making their mark this season.

2019RBBC2JDS

Rick Bolus’ 40^th Annual High Potential Blue Chip Basketball Camp (Boys Mini-Camp July 8-9)

Junior Division Summary

There were several impressive players in this division.  5-10 8^th Grade Isaac Hosman (Massac County Metropolis IL) was named Camp MVP for this division and is an outstanding scoring and passing point guard.  6-3 Fr. Mason Guffey (Grant County Dry Ridge KY) was named Camp Runner-UP MVP for this division and finishes at the rim and can stroke the outside jump shot.  6-3 8^th Grade Jhaden Vaughn (Trigg County Cadiz KY) excellent talent with a big upside.  6-1 Jr. Dylan Hammonds (Grant County Dry Ridge KY) is a good player with solid skills in all areas.  6-0 Fr. Evan Biliter (Pineville Pineville KY) is an excellent rebounder who hustles and has a soft touch on his jump shot.  5-9 8^th Grade Cohen Davis (Clinton County Albany KY) this scoring combo guard is one to watch in the future.  5-6 8^th Grade Sam Clements (St. Peters & Paul Lexington KY) finishes well and can score from anywhere.  5-5 Fr. Coby Kramer (Highlands Ft. Thomas KY) is very athletic, passes the ball, and is a good shooter.  5-8 8^th Grade John Reinhart (St. John’s Georgetown KY) is a great penetrator who finishes at the rim.  5-2 8^th Grade Zachariah Smith (Walton Verona Middle Verona KY) has solid skills and a great attitude.

5-5 8^th Grade Malik Corley (LaPorte Middle LaPorte IN) is a quick, fast, athletic point guard who can shoot the ball.  6-3 Fr. Theo Cseledy (Paul Laurence Dunbar Lexington KY) is a post player who runs the floor and rebounds well.  5-7 7^th Grade Connor Loy (Adair County Middle Columbia KY) is a strong guard who gets results, watch in the future.  6-1 8^th Grade Trefor Thomas (Trinity Christian Academy Lexington KY) is a great team player who hits the boards and plays hard.  5-11 8^th Grade Bailey Thacker (Raceland Raceland KY) is a much improved player who scores well with his jump shot.  5-11 7^th Grade Sawyer Thompson (Pineville Pineville KY) can play effectively both inside and out.  This is a partial list of players who impressed and there were several other players in this division poised for “break out” seasons.