Mehki Dumas, the other back for Mighty Mayfield. @MehkiDumas @mhscoachjoe @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

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There are a ton of high school coaches who would love to be Mayfield’s Joe Morris for a variety of reasons. Some teams struggle to find a featured RB. This National High School Hall of Fame football coach has two. HIs only trouble is finding enough footballs. Enjoy this look at Mayfield’s “other RB.” FL.

Gus Fox, from Caldwell County High, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @CaldwellCoFB @CaldwellCoAthl1 @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

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Gus Fox is one of the more outstanding young prospects we have ever been honored to feature. He sets a daily example of excellence, just like Independence Bank. Get on by a brand today and discover whey our services, people, and products have started a revolution in the Kentucky financial services market. FL.

Carter Guillaume from St. Xavier High is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the week. @1776Bank @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02-mike @kyhighs @HLpreps @CoachKWallace @StXTigerSports @PrepSpin @KyHighFootballCarter @CarterGuillaum1

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He’s the premier performer at his position anywhere in Kentucky. His name is Carter Guillaume and he is the offensive center for St. Xavier’s Tiger football program. He’s way more than just that. He is also the KHSAA Heavyweight Wrestling Champion and our Protein-packed Performer of the Week. Enjoy this feature about this very fine OL and champion wrestler and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL.

Austin Johnson from North Laurel…they call him The Freak! @A_john50 @athletics_nlhsn @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @BoysGirls13th @minguabeefjerky @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @1776Bank

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Austin Johnson is a freak. That’s what they call him around London, Kentucky’s North Laurel High, “The Freak.” When you get a load of what he can do on the field and even in the weight room, that Nomme de Guerre will make a lot more sense to you. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Jaylen Bass from Mighty Mayfield unleashes a ton of fight on that line… @JaylenBass12 @LippertScouting @mhscoachjoe @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

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Jaylen Bass is a guy who, were he a few inches taller, would be one of the more coveted LG’s in the country among High School ’24’s. Fact of the matter is he has the tools to overcome a lack of height. He has controlled and dominated all parts of the equation over which he has any semblance of control. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Cayden Grigsby, from Middlesboro High, is the top signal caller in Kentucky’s Appalachia Mountains. @Cgrigs2 @teeroyhowell @KyPrepRedZone @nosterman2 @LippertScouting @CentreFootball @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HLpreps @kyhighs

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Cayden Grigsby is a player we have before featured. We believe he is a “Mr. Football” type player if things break the way they certainly could. You won’t find a better dual-threat QB anywhere in Kentucky’s ’24 graduating class. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Isaac Sowells, Jr. from Louisville Male High is our @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @IsaacSowellsJr @Coach1Tyme @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaleBulldogs @LMHSCoachWolfe @minguabeefjerky

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We have come up with some pretty good nicknames though the years for some of Kentucky finest high school football playing talent. We call this guy “The Albatross.” We think you will know why quickly upon reading this piece. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. FL.

Konner Harrison is an old school TE who doubles at LB for the Storm… @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

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’24 TE/LB is an ‘old school’ type TE who catches the football with physicality We have talked to various members of the Storm’s football coaching staff and they seem to really like what this prospect brings to the table at TE. It is not that we don’t, but he was […]

Montel Campbell is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @Mongel2good @PrepRedZoneKY @BluegrassRec @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

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We have a real treat for you today as we award one of our top prizes to one of the commonwealth’s more recruited football prospects. Montrel Campbell from Ballard High is as good as it gets in Kentucky’s ’24 class at the defensive 3rd level. He has the tools to play on offense too, and college may decide to utilize him that way. He is certainly a threat to see early college PT on special teams returning kicks and punts. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior DB/WR and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL

Out of the commonwealth spotlight: Don’t be surprised if this Hoosier (Caleb King) doesn’t end up on a Kentucky team’s roster. @CentreFootball @CalebKi02709985 @CSmithScout @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

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This is Caleb King. King is from Pekin, Indiana and attends its version of Eastern High. Pekin, Indiana is 29-miles from Louisville, Kentucky. We used to cover Clarksville, TN kids under the guise Hopkinsville (KY) and Clarksville (TN) were one metropolitan area. The distance between Hopkinsville and Clarksville…26miles. It’s just three additional miles. Don’t be surprised to see this prospect end up on a Kentucky roster. You know, there are 17-college football programs in Kentucky. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Henry Byford, from Calloway County High, is working hard to meet his goals. @CoachNeroHawks @2024Byford @Coach_Cattrell @CoachLeeXiong @CchsTouchdown @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

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This prospect is a versatile player who studs out across the Lakers offensive and defensive fronts. Two other things are important to remember…he’s a long-snapper and a 4.0 student. That University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League, Ancient 8) visit is making all the more sense. FL.

Matthew Hardin, from Lexington Layfayette High, taking it from the weight room to the field. @Matthewhardih12 @LipperScouting @CoachJaylrby @D1Factory @yetteFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @Coach_Lovely @evans02_mike @HLpreps @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

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This Matthew Hardin guy is not messing around when it comes to preparing for the ’23 season. Enjoy this feature about a top-flight ’25 LB from Lexington, Kentucky and try to learn the type effort required to get to the top level of Kentucky High School Football. FL.

Noah Price from Jefferson County Traditional Middle School is our @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @noahpprice @Coach1Tyme @JCTMSFootball @minguabeefjerky @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin

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We are gearing up for Future Stars and for welcoming to the fraternity of Kentucky High School football players a new class of prospects. The ’27’s are loud, proud, and ready to show everyone what they can do. This guy featured today is a top player at his stage of development. Enjoy the feature from from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. FL.

Reese Belt led the Storm in several critical statistical categories in ’22, what might he do with a full slate of game-action in ’23? @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

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When you look at The Storm’s defensive numbers from ’22 something jumps off the page at the inquisitor. How in the world did a guy who only registered seven (7) games of fun lead the team in such critical statistical categories as TFL’s, QB-sacks, and FF’s (forced fumbles)? Good question…good thing for you this article may have some answers. FL.

Mason Gardner from Central Hardin is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @masongardner26 @CHBruinFootball @HC_TimMattingly @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

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Mason Gardner is 6A’s King of the End Zone. At least, that is what the statistics from ’22 tells us. This is a kid who put 172-points on the scoreboard in 12-games or 14.3-points per outing. Central Hardin narrowly lost its Regional Championship game to the team which eventually won it all. To say folks in Hardin County are excited to see what Gardner and crew will do in ’23 may be a bit of an understatement. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior RB and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL.

Gradey Anthony is a tackle whose star seems on the rise for North Oldham. @GradeyAnthony @BryceGrady1 @CSmithScout @FootballNohs @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball

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If you like them long, tall, and lean, you will love ’25’s Grady Anthony from North Oldham. He played in 10 of the Mustangs’ 12-games in ’22 and just got done tearing the Best of the Midwest (BOTM) a new one. Look for this star to rise violently an suddenly. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Jack Zwernemann from Buillitt East High School is ready to seize the day in ’23. @1776Bank @PrepSpin @hardesty_baron @BECoachKendrick @MaxPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @BE_Chargers @BESTRONG2021 @JackZwernemann @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @Coach_Lovely

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Travis Egan, the consensus “Mr. Football” from Buillitt East from ’02, and newly minted Louisville Cardinal, has run out of eligibility. Who’s going to pick up the reins and what will that do to the Charges’ fortunes? We will take a look at it in this feature. FL.

Jayden Gibson, what will he likely do for an encore @BreathittCoach @Teeroyhowell @PrepRedzoneKY @CoahMikeHarris @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning

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This kid here is a throw back to the Jim Brown days when fullbacks and tailbacks were interchangeable and RB’s would shorten your vertebral structures. This is the Appalachia Mountains version of Calil McNary (Hopkins County Central All-State FB). This kid is a future All-Stater. Enjoy the feature. FL.

JJ Sheridan is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @WebCoFootball @PennyrileP @TalkTrojan @webster_co_high @Wchs_Athletic @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @Coach_Lovely

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Webster County has some of the best young talent around western Kentucky. This is why the excitement around the program is at a fever pitch. JJ Sheridan is one of the young guns generating the excitement. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Christian Larkey, ’24 RB, FS, WR, is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @1776Bank @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @ChristianLarkey @coachlarkey11 @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @RockHardFB

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Christian Larkey is fortunate enough to be born into one of the first names in Kentucky high school football. That shouldn’t (and doesn’t to us) take away from his own prowess and success he has had playing the game his family has loved and steered all these many years. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior RB, FS, WR and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL

Atherton Linebacker/Fullback, Hai Shee, converted boxer turned football star. @hai_shee @CoachNinoDBE323 @AthertonFootbal @AthertonRavens @ChannceThompson @_CoachGonzLWC @CentreFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @_CoachManning @HopkinCentral @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @PAC_FOOTBALL

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Hai Shee moved to Louisville, Kentucky from Indianapolis, Indiana. We don’t know what kind of football player he was in ‘Nap Town,” but we have it on good authority he was a fine Golden Gloves boxer. Those skills are suiting him well on the football field for the Ravens. Enjoy the feature. FL.

If picking a KY HS football team, Zander Curry from Corbin is likely our first draft pick… @ZanderCurry2024 @CoachLash @CentreFootball @coachelam7 @CoachHaddix @ThomasEGreer2 @minguabeefjerky @HLpreps @kyhighs @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

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Zander Curry is a throwback to the days when college football stars were versatile and called upon often to contribute to the team’s efforts in all three phases of the game. This kid scores TD’s, long-snaps, houses kick-offs, makes tackles, recovers fumbles, and even intercepts passes (7-INT’s in ’22). If he is going to do all that, perhaps he should just take home next year’s Mr. Football Award while he is at it. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Christopher Reed, Jr. (’27) looking to get into the mix early. @Christo54247891 @coachpayne64 @Woodfordqbclub @FootballWcms @ScottC_Scout @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral

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Christopher Reed, Jr. has already made two Future Stars rosters. That should tell you about all you need to know about whether this player has a chance to see the field his freshman season playing at one of the better programs in Kentucky 5A. Enjoy this feature about an upcoming HS player we believe will see quite a bit of varsity run. HB.

Elijah Clark is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @Elijahc_50 @CoachYohn @WEBDuBoisATH @KamSmith24 @Manual_Football @D1Factory @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps

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Clark is like so many outstanding middle schoolers across the Louisville area. He is awaiting Future Stars tryouts like so many others. This is an impressive kid who is very skilled right now. It may prove scary to see what he becomes in the future. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Middle School Spotlight: Sometimes football is just as easy as connecting the K-Dot(s)! @KdotvsKmack @ODFBall @JCTMSFootball @KYEXPOSURE @QBHitList @Coach_Lockwood1 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps #Brotherhood @KYFUTURESTARS

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This guy here is called Kaden ‘K-Dot’ Mack. He is also know as ‘K-Mack’ to some. He is an explosive and filthy-fast athlete who can break you down with his arm or his feet. We expect he will be on the Future Stars roster this coming Summer. Might ought to learn about him now. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Harlee Egbert is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the week. @harlee_egbertFB @CoachjjClark @TheCoachHolman @Yfnmcnary @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

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Harlee Egbert is an example of the type HS player we relish rewarding at Mingua Beef Jerky. He is a hard worker on the field and in the class room and achieves remarkable results both places. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior LB/FB and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB

Amare Black from Union County among the last Braves standing… @UCBraves @55CoachJohns @KrisHughes04 @amargeGcampbell @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

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To say the Braves lost quite a bit of production off its 12-1 Regional Runner-up in ’22 may be a bit of an understatement. These guys really took a hit at the hands of the graduation stage. However, the Braves return one of the better DE’s in Kentucky’s Class of 2025. Will it be enough to catapult the Braves to the top of its newly realigned district? Maybe…just maybe. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Blast from the Past: Blasin Moore gets a second chance! @teeroyhowell @HopkinsCentral @Coach_Lovely @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @CoachLuttrell49 @moore-blasin

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Here is a kid who has been out in the working world and realizes that college degree changes his entire career arc. He is getting an opportunity to go to Barbourville, Kentucky and play for John Luttrell’s “Bulldogs.” Coach Chris Manning at Hopkins County Central has made it happen for him. That is the kind of man for whom I would want my son to play. HB.

Nikolas Tucker from Southwestern High looking toward big senior year… @Tucker2Nikolas @Coach_SSnyder @ScottC_Scout @Coach_DManning @Bryan_Ault @coachpayne64 @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

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Nikolas Tucker, and players like him, are how teams in Kentucky 5A go 13-1 in the first place. Interior DT’s who can slide out to DE don’t come around every day. Tucker is looking for a big senior year and we believe that is exactly what he is likely to experience. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Logan Rogers from @HopkinsCentral is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @Logan_rodgers_ @CoachMike_W @TheChristian04 @AdrianStringer6 @CoachManning @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @CoachQ_Wilson @jaden_brasher

February 24, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

We are pleased to feature today one of the best athletes to grace a high school field in Kentucky’s graduating class of ’24. Logan Rodgers from Hopkins County Central has been tearing it up around Kentucky since his Kentucky Future Stars days. He has one more tour of the high school landscape and his teammates and he plan to make the most of it. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Ayier ‘AJ’ Coates from St. Xavier High is setting a tough pace for his class… @imfokused_aj @CoachKWallace @StXTigersFB @teeroyhowell @CoachRecruit @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin

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This kid here has numbers, particularly in the weight room, which just sort of jump off the charts at the reader. He is crazy strong, crazy powerful, crazy explosive, and crazy young. Not even being a freshman could shelve him for the year. Wait until you see what this guy does over the next three years. Avoid the rush, get scared now! HB.

Davon Rudolph is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week… @TOP_SMOKE55 @D5Army @caleb_duckett @RedHawksRecruit @ZipsFB @CoachKi33UC @EKUFootball @RecruitTheHerd @Ballard_Bruins @BHSBRUINS @Coachmorton23

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Davon “Smoke” Rudolph, ’24 from Ballard High, is bringing the SMOKE! This guy is a OLB/Nickle candidate who brings a ton to the table for college recruiters. That is probably why this kid will be ranked among Kentucky’s elite when the final rankings of the ’24 graduating class gets published. […]

Darion Cole from Louisville a Future Star? He appears to be a present one… @Darioncole9 @CoachYohn @Coach_Lockwood1 @WEBDuBoisATH @_DuboisFootball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @1776Bank @MaxPreps

February 21, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

This kid literally has it all. It is very hard to evaluate 7th-graders but quicks and speed are things which can be somewhat evaluated, even in younger prospects. This player is elusive, catches the ball well, get’s down hill in a hurry, and has a nice long frame on him which belies tremendous growth potential. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Destin Cheirs is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @cheirs_destin @LouisvilleFB @All_American_Me @MaroonAthls @ArnettKohl @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

February 17, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Destin Cheirs, when last we heard, was going to attend Murray State and try his hand at Ohio Valley Conference Football. Well, it would appear he will aim his sights a bit higher. Cheirs has the opportunity to “bet on himself” and attempt to make the Louisville Cardinals football team which competes at the FBS, Power-5 level (ACC). In the end, it was too good of an opportunity to not risk it. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Nehemiah feeling ‘Lucky’ with as this week’s @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer… @Nemo1n_only @ShedrickMckenz2 @Coach_Perry1 @5027v7 @MaximillianKard1 @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

February 15, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

We love athletes who remember the “student” portion of “student-athlete.” Nehemiah Lucky is certainly one of those. Lucky sports a 3.8 GPA at Louisville’s Fern Creek High. That doesn’t mean he can’t play some ball. He was elected captain a year ago in spite of his only getting to play in 6-games and was still among the club leaders in stops. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior ILB and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB

Ryan Rayhill serves notice he’s the next big thing in second level defense across Kentucky. @_ryanrayhill @CoachKMelanson @CarsonBryant7 @CoachHopperton @BOTMWCombine @Bryan_Ault @recruitingboost @BECoachKendrick @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

February 14, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

’25 LB has studded out in Kentucky 6A football so far Hard to argue there are any LB’s in the ’25 graduating class any better than Ryan Rayhill. There are some fine LB’s in that class and we have featured quite a few. While some of the ’25’s have accumulated […]

Gage Chapman, ’27, from Murray, KY is putting in a star’s effort at being a star…@Chapman42071 @MurrayTigerFB @terrencebigger4 @VTOSPORTS @LarryPerrin @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps #Brotherhood

February 13, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

The thing about covering middle school players is you never know how much the player will mature between features. Gage Chapman looks nothing today even remotely similar to the picture we have included as the “featured photograph” to this article. Enjoy this look at a young man who has to be among the more imposing members of his graduating class, commonwealth-wide. HB.

Zach Crutcher, ’27, looks to be an early contributor… @ZachCrutcher1 @jaydenthomas_jt @nikalosdixon1k @ContactsCollege @CFBScout @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

February 11, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Zach Crutcher has everything to succeed at the high school level and quickly. He is 5’10,” 155-pounds, plays WR but could double in HS at DB, and he’s an excellent student on top of the other physical attributes he undeniably possesses. He’s looking to hit the field for his high school team early on during his freshman campaign. We wouldn’t bet against him. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Jackson Edens, ’25, from Webster County High is this week’s @1776Bank Revolutionary Player. @brscoop31 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @wchsa @kyhighs @HLPreps @JacobKnightKY @WebCoFootball

February 10, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

We have written about Edens before this feature. You may remember he led the team in many of these categories over his freshman season. We predicted he would have a wonderful sophomore campaign and he didn’t disappoint. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Blake Mullins, class of ’27, Rockcastle County ready to go to work restoring “The Rock” to prominence… @abmullins @JBRowe1 @JoshBreslowTV @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

February 9, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Chris Larkey walks the sidelines at the same school his dad, Tom, developed into a consistent contender who teams often dreaded playing in the day. The boys from the Rock are always hard, with apologies to Easy E. Enjoy this look at the type talent which generally reverses varsity programs’ fortunes. Also, learn a little something about getting recruited and the type information colleges want to see warehoused on your social media sites like Twitter. HB.

Baron Hardesty from Buillitt East High School is this week’s @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer… @1776Bank @PrepSpin @hardesty_baron @BECoachKendrick @MaxPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @BE_Chargers @BESTRONG2021

February 8, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

How many freshmen find the field and measurably contribute to a Kentucky 6A roster sufficiently stacked to win the title at Kentucky’s largest classification of competition? Not many we would think. This week, our Protein-packed Performer, did just that in ’22. Enjoy this feature about this very fine freshman and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB

Theo (Keyshawn) Jones from Tates Creek looking for the right place to land… @theothekid5 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @TCreekfootball @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps

February 7, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

The time is fast approaching when we will say “Goodbye” to covering ’23’s and move into the younger set. We are two-days, post-NSD, so the clock is ticking. We can’t leave the class until the top-flight talent in the class is taken care of and has a place to land. Here is an available athlete who would make a fantastic “add” to any class among the 17 or so colleges or universities in Kentucky who field football teams. Just saying…HB.

A rose by any other name…Taylor Hansford coming on at Taylor County… @CoachSchuman @TaylorHansford_ @TCCardinalsFB @ScottParkey @SportsTaylor @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps

February 6, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Taylor Hansford plays MLB for Taylor County. I imagine a guy named “Taylor” should quarterback the defense for “Taylor” County. However, one should never read too much into a name. This particular Taylor just happens to be a fine football player. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Tate Johnson from Frederick Douglass High takes his talents to Centre College. @TaJohnson_ @coachnatemcpeek @FDouglassFB @Jackhgohmann2022 @WBramel @minguabeefjerky @HLPreps @kyhighs @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @1776Bank

February 4, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

This guy here is a perfect example of just how good you have to be to don a jersey emblazoned with the name of any college or university. College football is no joke, and Tate Johnson is serious about it. Enjoy this feature about a young man who greatly helped his high school team win its first state (5A) title and who hopes to do similarly for the Colonels, his new team. HB.

KeVauhn Edmonds, ’24 prospect from Russellville, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @kevauhn2 @Coach_MikeB @EliteRvk @RVKFootball @rvkathletics @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps

February 3, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

KeVauhn Edmonds may be the best kept secret in Kentucky’s ’24 graduating class of football prospects. He plays football at one of Kentucky’s most storied programs particularly among 1A teams on the western end of the commonwealth. Edmonds is our Revolutionary Player of the Week. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Centre Football reaches down into Texas for elite talent. @CcdaReal18 @marshallmavs @minguabeefjerky @CentreFootball @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

February 2, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Several small colleges had big, big days on the first Wednesday in February. For instance, Georgetown and UPike both signed tremendous, Kentucky-laden classes. However, none of the small colleges around Kentucky have the nationwide reach and appeal of Centre College. The Colonels dipped into the lone-star state to gain the commitment from a talented Texan with the skills to make the competition around the SAA stand up and take notice. Enjoy the feature. HB.

This week’s @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer is Raceland, Kentucky’s ’26 prospect, Bryson Rowsey. @racelandramsfb @RacelandFootba1 @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps

February 1, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

It is hard to get on the field as a freshman. When you play for one of Kentucky’s more storied programs, regardless of classification, it can be THAT much harder. This week’s Protein-packed Performer made his limited appearances count for his team. Enjoy this feature about this very fine freshman and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB

Zachary Philpot, ’26, from North Laurel High is the type of framed-out prospect and talent which has people fired up around London, Kentucky… @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @zleeboy54 @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @NLJAGSFOOTBALLZ

January 31, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

We have been featuring quite a few young ball players from London, KY’s North Laurel High. Some of you may be wondering why? It isn’t as if the Jaguars have been owning the 5A classification (6-6 in ’22). However, this team has some really nice talent coming down the pipelines and their days of hanging around .500 seems numbered. HB.

Javen Huddleston, ’24 RB from BGHS, will figure prominently in the coming ‘Mr. Football’ race… @JavenH06 @DeuceBailey1 @Erik_Losey @_CoachHeck @QuadrupleCov859 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball

January 30, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

If you are picking early favorites for next season’s ‘Mr. Football,’ this guy here would seem as safe a bet as any. He is very versatile, running for over a thousand yards in 13-games and catching nearly 30-footballs swinging out of the backfield. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Patrick Carr, ’25 TE, P, and PK, from Fern Creek High is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @PatrickCarr27 @CoachJoshAbell @CoachNicholsFC @FernCreekFB @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLPreps

January 27, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Patrick Carr is a bright, shining example of how an athlete will always find a way to succeed. Patrick plays TE, punts, and place kicks. He plays football, soccer, and basketball. He is among the more polished and sought after TE’s in Kentucky’s ’25 class of prospects and he is (of course) our Revolutionary Player of the Week. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. HB.

Cooper Robinson ready to take the next step at North Laurel. @coop_robinson28 @VTOSPORTS @coachmcdaniel22 @coachtf @Egregory3222 @athletics_nlhs @PrepSpin @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

January 26, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

’26 RB/DB had promising year; will make huge strides next season Cooper Robinson was among the more physically gifted 9th graders playing 5A football across Kentucky over the ’22 season. He gained 9-games of action as a freshman which, standing alone, is quite an accomplishment. This player is only going […]

Demauriah Brown, ’25, from Danville High is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Player of the Week. @1776Bank @DemauriahB @teeroyhowell @CoachParks6 @vaughtsviews @18_hatcher @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

January 25, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

Demauriah Brown from Danville High has just completed a sophomore football season which would have landed hm on our sophomore all-state football team were we still compiling one. As it is, his performance should net consideration for him for the AP team, whose nominations should open any time. Enjoy this feature about this very fine sophomore RB/DB/Ath and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB

Chase Couch is screaming off the edge and impressing suitors along the way… @TimCouchQB @ParkerChaney9 @report_kentucky @TVStudioGrrrl @1bad12bad @TheCatsPause247 @Chase41_sc @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @HLPreps @kyhighs @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball

January 24, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

It probably isn’t easy being the son of one of the most recognizable Kentucky Wildcats in the history of that program. It isn’t easy to have to play DE for one of Kentucky’s marquee programs especially among the smaller classifications of schools. Lots of things in life aren’t easy. One still has to soldier on and find ones own way. Chase Couch is doing just that and, in the offing, becoming one of his class’s more targeted edge rushers. HB.

Andrew Vrbancic setting the 2025 standard for TE play… @AndrewVrbancic @LMHSCoachWolfe @2025Legends @JoeyJWagner @TimHaworth13 @TaulWill @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

January 23, 2023 Henry Lyon 0

This guy here seems to have all the ear-markings for Kentucky’s next star TE in the high school ranks. He plays for a marquee program in the 6A classification, has a desirable frame which plenty of room for “good weight.” To top it all off, he can also LS. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Is Solomon Conley from Male High the very best in the commonwealth at his LB slot? We know some people who might argue, but the point is, he is certainly in the discussion. @SolomonConley9 @LMHSCoachWolfe @Bryan_Ault @NWahlScoutin @CoachDub2 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps #Brotherhood

January 21, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

Lots of people out there believe Solomon Conley is the best LBer in Kentucky’s ’25 class. Of course, the Kory Combs fans (Breathitt) would argue, but that is what makes this the greatest game there is. Both of these young ’25’s are top-notch. Here’s our look at Conley. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Goble to be enshrined! Long-time CCHS Colonel Football Coach to enter KHSAA Hall of Fame. @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @khsaafootball @ColonelFootball @CountyColonels @Christian_Co270

January 20, 2023 Henry Lyon 2

Dan Goble, a man whose teams terrorized the 4A classification when it was know in Kentucky as “big boy football” for 11-years has gained enshrinement into the KHSAA’s Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The magazine championed this cause. It numbers prominently among our greatest achievements.

Jack Bradley is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @jackb417 @Gtown_Football @Coach_Harmon51 @McCrackenStangs @bam_coach78 @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @PrepSpin @minguabeefjerky @MaxPreps

January 20, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Here is a kid who has committed 110% to play football for the Georgetown College Tigers football program. Now, that is a pretty darn good week all by itself. Well, turns out, this kid’s on filed gameplay in ’22 was pretty praise worthy with or without Georgetown’s offer. Enjoy this feature from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. Fletcher Long.

Reese has been making beautiful Music for Betsy Layne, now he needs a college opportunity… @BLBobcatsFb @CentreFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball

January 19, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Converted WR/DB showed he could carry the mail too! Reese Music just crushed his senior year at Betsy Layne High School in Floyd County, Kentucky. You might say his production, from the RB post and even on defense, was a virtual symphony. Still, he isn’t garnering recruiting attention and that […]

Tay’Shaun Linton, ’24 DL from Trigg County HS, is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week… @LintonTay @NatlPlaymkrsAca @LeverageLineman @CoachEzell45 @CoachFredT @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @coachburke89

January 18, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Turning our attention squarely on 24’s, like most college programs are in the midst of doing, we focus on one of WK’s best at the DE/DL position. His secondary position is OG and his playing there collegiately is not completely out of the question. This guy led 3A in sacks and was in the top-15 commonwealth-wide regardless of classification. Enjoy this feature about this very fine junior and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL

Michael “Mickey” Bailey, ’24 Madisonville North-Hopkins, has astonishing numbers where those numbers most count. @ArnettKohl @cheirs_destin @MNHHS_Football @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @MaxPreps

January 17, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Talk about a kid who, as a football prospect, literally has it all, take a look at Mickey Bailey. Bailey is 6’5,” 305-pound LT for the Maroons of Madisonville North-Hopkins (4A). Not only that, he may well be in line to become a rocket scientist. He made a 35 on his ACT. This kid is amazing. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Cooper Mobley sets the bar high for 2nd and 3rd level defenders in the ’26 class… @CoachMobley8 @MobleyCooper3 @wbarnes22 @CaldwellCoFB @CaldwellCoAthl1 @CC_Crazies @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

January 16, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Cooper Mobley was a huge get for the Caldwell program when he came over from Pulaski County. “Coop” flourished this year for Caldwell and put together some numbers which are indicative of the kind of star he will mature into being. Enjoy this, our now 2nd foray, into attempting to inform our readers just how special this kid really is. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Andre Richardson-Crews looking to take Russell back where it belongs… @AndreCrews8 @AZ_EA365SPORTS @KentuckyHigh @D1Factory @PrepRedzoneKY @reddevilsfball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

January 14, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Andre Richardson-Crews, ’24 RB/LB, plays for a Russell program which has seen better days. Can his coach, cohorts, and he get them back where the program belongs? That is a great question we will attempt to answer rin this article. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Logan Smith is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @LSmith2026 @CoachSmithJosh @CchsTouchdown @MissyJSmith1981 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

January 13, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

This kid is slight of build but his performance didn’t suffer. While a freshman, this young phenom was still able to lead his ball club in tackles while earning his team’s Defensive MVP and making the All-Conference team. Enjoy the feature and Congratulations to Logan Smith, ’26, from Murray’s Calloway County High from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution; setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. Fletcher Long.

Male High’s Isaac “Spike” Sowells is the best interior OL/C prospect in Kentucky’s ’25 class. @SowellsTaker @LMHSCoachWolfe @MaleBulldog @ChadSimons_ @Mansell247 @adamgorney @DemetricDWarren @LippertScouting @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps

January 12, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

Isaac “Spike” Sowells is a framed out kid with the pedigree, athleticism, and smarts to make a fine FBS/Power 5 offensive center at the next level. He had a wonderful year this past season and his prospects seem to be ever brightening. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Anthony Hall, from Trigg County High, is this week’s @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer. @1776Bank @CoachEzell @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @NashvilleAABowl

January 11, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

We just attended the Nashville AA Bowl at Lipscomb Academy on the campus of David Lipscomb. One of the better performances on the day was one which may have gone unnoticed to anyone without a “trained eye.” Anthony Hall, from Cadiz, Kentucky, was exceptional at long snapper. Enjoy the feature and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL

Peyton Collins (’26) from North Laurel ready to take a big step forward in ’23… @peyton_collins1 @npcombine @teeroyhowell @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @athletics_nlhs @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps

January 10, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

North Laurel is sending signals of its coming on as a program with which to reckon in upcoming seasons. While finishing 6-6, the Jaguars showed glimpses like beating Johnson Central this past season, no easy feat for any team. Young talent on hand and in the program like Peyton Collins is key to any program’s success. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Carter Guillaume is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @StXTigersFB @CarterGuillaum1 @CSmithScout @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

January 6, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

This kid here has all the attributes one would want for the cornerstone of the offensive line either in high school or college. We have given this award to him before, but this degree of outstanding is worthy of recognition whether or not he has been before adorned. This is quite possibly the standard across Kentucky for interior offensive line play and particularly at the center slot in the ’24 class. Enjoy the feature and Congratulations to Carter Guillaume from Louisville’s St. Xavier High from Kentucky’s fastest growing financial institution setting the standard for excellence in the financial services, Kentucky market. Fletcher Long.

Has to be ‘Room at the Inn’ for the Roger Duncans from Warren East… @roger68770148 @WEHSfootball1 @WEHSRaiders @WEHS_Basketball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps

January 5, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Roger Duncan is a senior who helped propel Warren East to unprecedented height this past season. Now it is time to learn where this slightly thin TE will pledge his next four years. Union College has offered. Will there be others? Their flat should be! Fletcher Long

Tyson Hutson is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week… @TyshonHutson @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball

January 4, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Tyshon Hutson had a fine year for the Carroll County High Panthers. He helped lead them to a 7-5 mark and Ade All-District at his Defensive Tackle post. We don’t know exactly what lies ahead for the young football star but we do know he has some beef jerky in his future. Enjoy this feature and don’t forget to take the time to #savortheflavor. HB.

Taking a look at Michael Hughes, Jr. (’23) from Mayfield… @MHSCardinalsFB @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps

December 31, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

How in the world did it take so long to appreciate the on-field performance of Michael Hughes, Jr.? Frankly, we are a tad embarrassed to admit not knowing the answer to this. It would help if the kid would sign up for Twitter like every other football prospect in the known universe. Still, this presents a real opportunity for college programs looking for D-1 skill-sets in non-traditional frames. Here’s one right here! You’re welcome. HB.

Saadiq Clements is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week… @minguabeefjerky @LouisvilleFB @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @saadiq_clements @HCCols_Football @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball

December 30, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Talk about a player wait until you read what Saadiq Clements from Henderson County High School this past football season. He showed out at Kentucky’s highest level of competition and demonstrated the same type talents which have made Independence Bank’s efforts commence a Revolution in Kentucky Financial Services Industry. Enjoy the feature and Congratulations to Saadiq Clements from Henderson County High. HB.

Big, Bad, Bo! Stinson closing in on decision… @CoachBarnett_22 @CoachCadron @CoachCFarris @CoachWCinelli @CoachGardnerCU @CoacnDamGC @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @davidjones_7 @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @kyhighs

December 29, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

He’s 6’3″ and weighs 250 and kinda broad at the shoulder and narrow at the hip. Four-A players know not to give him no lip. Big Bo….Big Bad Bo! Where’s he headed to play his college football, we look at that very question in this article.

Logan Lundy from Raceland High is the @mingabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @EvanBurroughs6 @racleandramsfb @ramnation45 @CoachBeek @RacelandFootba1 @LippertScouting

December 28, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This guy won this award back in March of ’22. It was largely owing to the performance he rendered over his sophomore season. Well, he took it up a notch over his junior year and quite impressively. Sometimes we award this more than once to a single player. This is one of those times. Enjoy this feature and don’t forget to take the time to #savortheflavor. HB.

Quintez Thomas, among ’23, two-way, trench-men; what more could one want? @ThomasQunitel @QintezThomas3 @yaboyD3 @CoachYohn @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @BluegrassRec @CoachLucas10 @1776Bank @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @eaglesfb @kyhighs

December 27, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This is a big man. However, it shouldn’t be lost on the readers he is a fine athlete in high demand among college recruiters as we slide from the early signing period to traditional “National Signing Day” the first Wednesday in February. We don’t know where this kid lands, or at what level of competition, but he could literally play about anywhere. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Quintel Thomas set the Derby City a blaze this past Fall… @minguabeefjerky @ThomasQuintel @BluegrassRec @CoachLucas10 @1776Bank @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @eaglesfb @QuintezThomas3

December 26, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

There are excellent players on literally every Kentucky High School Roster. Quintel Thomas is very good evidence of the phenomenon. Enjoy this look at a kid who tore it up in ’22 and appears to us definitely headed to “Saturday” football. We hope he stays in Kentucky. HB.

Ethan Gregory (’24), transfer from Corbin, had a breakthrough year at North Laurel… @Egregory3222 @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @teeroyhowell @kyhighs @HLPreps @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin

December 24, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This kid has been on our radar a while and he has improved and gained in prowess over the years. He prepped this past Fall at North Laurel where he was a leader on the team in many different, statistical categories of importance. We believe him to be solidly a college running back, we just need to find him the right home. Enjoy the article. HB.

Demetrius Dunlap is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @MeechieDunlap @TimHaworth13 @teeroyhowell @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

December 23, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Talk about a player who made the most of a limited number of opportunities, wait until you read what Meechie Dunlap from Male High School did in only six (6) games of action. He showed out at Kentucky’s highest level of competition and demonstrated the same type talents which have made Independence Bank’s efforts commence a Revolution in Kentucky Financial Services Industry. Enjoy the feature and Congratulations to Demetrius Dunlap from Male High. HB.

Tyleeq Williams from Bardstown High appears destined for stardom… @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @BardstownFootb1 @TigerAthletics0 @BCS_Athletics @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @Tyty3W

December 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Tyleeq Williams isn’t very tall and he doesn’t weigh very much at all. However, the average stick of dynamite is roughly 8-inches long and weighs around 7-ounces or just shy a half-pound. Its size doesn’t prevent it from producing 1 MJ (megaioule) of energy or enough to blast a 12‐inch tree stump from the ground. We believe you will be saving the same about Tyleeq Williams after reading this article. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Blake Birchfield, ’23 RB, From Pikeville High is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer of the Year!’ @LippertScouting @Coach_CotterLWC @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @BryanAult @CentreFootball

December 21, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We have awarded our Protein-packed Performers of the Week all season long. It was time to honor the Protein-packed Performer of the ’22 Football season. We have selected Blake Birchfield, ’23 RB, from out of all the honorees we have rewarded this season. Enjoy the feature and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. HB.

RJ Blair from Madison Southern, serving notice the ’26’s have ‘next.’ @RJ_blair6 @CoachlJohns @_Elite3 @FBCoach_Ealin @Coachwb3 @KYFUTURESTARS #Brotherhood @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps

December 20, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

’26 skill player has a wheel barrel full of talents ready for activation RJ Blair was selected to the “Kentucky Future Star’s” team. That is the Kentucky football equivalent to the “Good Housekeeping Institute’s” determination you should have its “Seal of Approval” affixed to your helmet somewhere. RJ Blair didn’t […]

Claybrook has skills which demonstrate ‘many ways to skin a cat.’ @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @ClaybrookGabe @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @FredMaggard606

December 19, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Every now and then, we write an article to fully impress our cleverness upon the reader. This is one of those and we may have gotten a little carried away; however, the central points shouldn’t lose focus. The point is…Gabe Claybrook has developed several skills any one of which could get him in college on someone’s dime other than his parents’ or his. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Cortez Stone, ’25 RB from Louisville Central High, is the @1776Bank, ‘Revolutionary Player of the Year.’@teeroyhowell @QuadrupleCov859 @anthonymack1117 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @8gocrazzyy @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

December 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Well the season is in the rear view and we are gearing up for post season award ceremony. All-State football teams are already popping up around the social-media sphere. One guy who shouldn’t get left off the post-season teams is our Revolutionary Player of the Year. Enjoy the feature. HB.

The KPGFootball 2022 All-State football team…The Defense! @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @GavinCopenhave2 @centurions_fb @teeroyhowell @QuadrupleCov859 @BreathittFB @BreathittCoach @BCRebelFootball @HCCols_Football

December 15, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

These guys are our ’22 Kentucky HS All-State defense. Some of these guys are highly and nationally rated and others are just darn-fine, high school football players. Regardless, they all seem to be very good players, and no-doubt all-staters, to us. Enjoy the feature. HB.

The KPGFootball 2022 All-State football team…The Offense! @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @GavinCopenhave2 @billyphelps05 @centurions_fb @teeroyhowell @Harris_Phelps1 @QuadrupleCov859 @anthonymack1117 @BreathittFB @BreathittCoach

December 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Well, it is time to start another social media war about whom we did or didn’t select for our KPGFootball All-State Offense. Like we have before said, many times, you never get them all and you will always leave off any all-state team players who were undoubtedly “All-Sate Caliber.”

Jerrico Wilson, from Ballard Memorial High, is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the week. @GoBMHSBombers @BallardBombers @BallardSchools @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @1776Bank @PrepSpin

December 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

It is awe-inspiring when you consider all the ways the Bombers football team in ’22 leaned on Jerrico Wilson. Sure the program suffered through a bad season but Wilson was dynamic and spectacular. Enjoy this feature about our Protein-packed Performer of the Week and don’t forget to make time to #savortheflavor of the country’s finest all-beef jerky products. HB.

Layton “Drew” Davis, ’23 Paducah Tilghman, maybe the best interior DL in Kentucky. @RileyElite3 @_Elite3 @NashvilleAABowl @BOTMWCombine @WestKYSportsNet @CoachSimmons_CC @LWC_Football @CVilleTigersFB @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @LaytonDavis4

December 13, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We voted for Layton Davis, first-team (on our AP ballot), when he was still at Caldwell County last season. Layton was “Honorably Mentioned” on the AP team and first-team on KPGFootball’s squad as only a junior. There isn’t a coach in the West who wouldn’t pick him first if assembling a team and needing an inside presence along the front. This kid is All-State, all day long, and our sources tell us might possibly be headed to play for Lindsey-Wilson. Enjoy the feature. HB.

DeAndre Malone, Edge Rusher Supreme on Bulldog Defense. @CoachMalone_31 @DeAndreMalone6 @CoachRJWilson55 @CSAPrepStar @CoachAGoggans @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps

December 12, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

DeAndre Malone really played at an incredibly high level all season long for Coach Chris Wolfe’s Bulldogs. The Louisville Male product is a first-team all-stater in our estimation. We also think he is a sure take for many a college football program looking to add a kid who understands “turning it on” under the lights. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Grant Garrison, ’23 Woodford County product both a hot commodity and ‘sure-fire’ All-Stater at DE. @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @WoodfordFBall @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @CentreFootball

December 10, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Grant Garrison is undersized but over performs. There are several small colleges around Kentucky who would benefit from his signature. He reminds us of Centre College’s Oliver Hunter, and big Ollie worked out mighty well for the Colonel horde, just saying. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Gavin Copenhaver, a Blue-Gray All-American, is the @1776Bank ‘Revolutionary Player of the Week.’ @GavinCopenhave2 @centurions_fb @teeroyhowell @QuadrupleCov859 @anthonymack1117 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

December 9, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We’ve been featuring for the most part this week outstanding performances from the previous weekend’s championships. Can’t leave this chap out of that discussion as no one performed any better than he in any of the 6-championships played. CAL may have been Kentucky’s very best team this year regardless of classification, with apologies to Frederick Douglass about whom the same could be said. Enjoy the feature brought to you by the financial institution revolutionizing the banking industry in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

Dalton Hoskins, from Leslie County, a ’26 prospect who has put the HOS[S] in Hoskins! @Hoskins_Dalton_ @SlashDashSports @jwnoble @BigBradee77 @KYEXPOSURE @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

December 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

People always want to know how we’re able to identify a future high school star so early in that star’s high school career. Well, it isn’t as hard as you think. Look for the young player who pours it on in the offseason, mix in some measurables and early PT, and that will usually be ‘your guy.’ Big D is our guy and he is also among a handful of the fine OC’s around the commonwealth of Kentucky. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Travis Egan is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball

December 7, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Being an “Egan” and leading the Bullitt East football team seems to be a time honored, family tradition. Like the “Egans” who have gone on before, Travis embraced the mantle and took the team farther than any previous Egan. Enjoy this feature about our Protein-packed Performer of the Week and don’t forget to make time to #savortheflavor of the country’s finest all-beef jerky products. HB.

Chase Flaherty and his Beechwood Tigers know football often a game of inches. @JameeFlaherty @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @mitchberger2123 @thewoodpepclub1 @BeechwoodTigers @PBRKentucky @ATYBerger

December 6, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

What a job Chase Flaherty did filling in at RB for the newly crowned 2A Kentucky Champions, Beechwood, after it lost its “Mr. Football” candidate Mitchell Berger. Almost makes you think the Tigers are elite across the offensive front, which is the case by the way. Still, the championship game came down to Mayfield’s extra-point attempt sailing wide of a college goal post which would have been good had the kicker been kicking toward a high school goal post. Football is a game of inches. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Blake Birchfield, ’23 RB, From Pikeville High put on quite the show in the 1A Championship win over Raceland. @LippertScouting @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @BryanAult @PikevilleHSFB @Blakebirchfiels

December 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This guy was just featured not long ago. Matter of fact, we believe he was the ‘Protein-packed Performer of the Week’ for Mingua Beef Jerky on November 23, 2022. Not even we could have forecast the performance he would provide on Kroger Field against Raceland. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Javen Hudleston is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @BbBadBoyz @PurplesFootball @BGHSPurpleNews @BgPurplesAth @sportingtimes @minugabeefjerky @PrepSpin @khsaafootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball

December 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This week we focus on a young man playing in the backfield of a program attempting to win its 8th title. If there is one thing which doesn’t require a financial services genius to decipher it is the following: BG will need a considerable effort from Huddleston to find the “winner’s circle” Saturday night! Enjoy this feature. HB.

Will doing it ‘the Charger way’ net these Chargers a championship? If Camron Brogan gets ‘…a little help from his friends…,’ it just might! @CamronBrogan11 @TravisEgan3 @IsaiahHare335 @NolanDavenport2 @AthleticsBehs @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

December 1, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

John Lennon and Paul McCartney collaborated on a song entitled, “With a Little Help from my Friends.” It was for the movie, “Yellow Submarine.” It was written in 1967. There was a lyric which went, “Do you need anybody?” Bullitt East’s response is plain. “Heck yeah, Egan, Gauthier, and Brogan would do well to bring the ‘A’ game.” Enjoy the feature! HB.

Kade Elam, ’25 QB, From Corbin High is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the Week. @LippertScouting @Coach_CotterLWC @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @BryanAult

November 30, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Kade Elam has killed it all year for his undefeated Corbin Redounds. Coming into the Championship in 4A, they have been the team discounted and overlooked all year, in spite of going 14-0 and having the highest RPI in the 4A classification. We thought it would be a good idea to award Elam a box of protein goodness to fortify him for the final push toward the Title. Enjoy this article and don’t forget to make the time to #savortheflavor of the country’s finest all-beef jerky products. HB.

Deuce Bailey is at home running BG’s high-powered offense. @DeuceBailey1 @PurplesFootball @LaurenFloydTV @teeroyhowell @baileytruckin @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

November 28, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Dual threat QB, ’25 prospect, proving to be right at home behind the Purples center Deuce Bailey is among the more exciting and accomplished backfield weapons still alive and playing Kentucky high school football entering the championship weekend. He is explosive, has nimble, quick feet, and an arm sufficiently strong […]

Cortez Stone, ’25 RB, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @DLCoach_Danford @LippertScouting @austin_rayno @coachadler @BryanAult @RyanRayno3 @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @8gocrazzyy @teeroyhowell @CHSJacketFB @loucentralsport @CHSJACKETS

November 25, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Sophomore RB from Louisville rendering performances practically daring us to ignore him We just featured this sophomore running back with the Mingua Beef Jerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. Then, Stone goes out and does to Logan County, in the Regional Championship game, what he did to Logan County. How […]

Special @thanksgiving Day Article; Because we are so Thankful for all of you: If the ‘Mighty Mayfield’ game with LCA should come down to a PAT or FG, we know a Lincoln that would Suit[er] just fine. @MHSCardinalsFB @mhscoachjoe @LCAathletics @LCAFootball2022 @kjacoMessenger @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPrepsSpecial @kjacoMessenger

November 24, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We are approaching round four (4) in the KHSAA playoffs. All of these teams left standing are very good. There are exactly no bad apples left in the barrel. It will be the “little things” which differentiate between winning and losing at this point. “Mighty Mayfield” has themselves the home field and a kicker in Lincoln Suiter who has before come through for the Cardinals in a “big game,” with the game on the line. If called upon, Friday night, will he come through once more? We shall see, but the Cardinals are confident. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Blake Birchfield, ’23 RB, From Pikeville High is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the Week. @LippertScouting @Coach_CotterLWC @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @BryanAult

November 23, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Has there been a better RB in the KHSAA over the past several years than Senior, Blake Birchfield. Not for our money! Birchfield has his Panthers knocking on the door of yet another title. We thought it would be a good idea to award him a box of protein goodness to fortify him for the journey. Enjoy this article and don’t forget to make the time to #savortheflavor of the country’s finest all-beef jerky products. HB.

Sophomores have Tigers Barreling toward another Title. @ClayHayden7 @FlahertyChase @iamxcc34 @tigersontheair @rash_julie @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

November 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

The Tigers chances of repeating as Champions seemed to take a hit when Mitchell Berger went down with season ending surgery. Programs like Beechwood reload, not rebuild. So the Tigers loaded a couple of sophomores in the backfield behind maybe the commonwealth’s elite offensive line and they are right back in the Semis challenging for the program’s third straight 2A title. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Guts, we know it when we see it! @combs_kory @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @BreathittCoach @Teeroyhowell @PrepRedzoneKY @CoahMikeHarris @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighsGuts! @combs_kory @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank #Brotherhood

November 21, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Kory Combs is the very picture of guts. That is why this article has the title it does. That is why Combs is so highly regarded among his football playing brethren across the commonwealth. Enjoy this article. HB.

Ty Phillips, the type ‘can’t miss’ middle schooler we’ve been discussing… @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @KYFUTURESTARS @1776Bank @kyhighs @WebCoFootball @HLpreps

November 19, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We talk about ‘no doubters’ in football. Those are prospects who come from the middle school ranks likely or even destined to play, and play early, under the Friday Night Lights sometime over the course of their freshman seasons. We are very good at identifying those types. Our track record of correctly calling it before it happens is well documented. Well, Ty Phillips, from Webster County, looks like a ‘no doubter’ to us. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Braxton Alexander, ’24, MLB, from Webster County High is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @KYFUTURESTARS @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @WebCoFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps

November 18, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

The playoffs enter round three tonight. While that is certainly exciting, we thought it would be nice to take a look at the exceptional play of a MLB who will return for his senior season and his Webster County Trojans who performed mighty well this year. Enjoy this feature about this spectacular football player and see our friends and learn why Independence Bank‘s products, people, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. HB.

Unsung Hero, Will Nichols (’23, QB/SS) Shines Amongst a Pantheon of Stars. @Kbaprime @LCAathletics @lcabaseball23 @WillNic24 @minugabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps

November 17, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

There are numerous stars ladening the LCA football roster and some “up and comers” of whom you may not even know presently destined to be stars. Still the straw which appears to stir the drink of the ’22 version of the Eagles football team appears to be this Will Nichols kid. There is very little about him online and we had to work hard to bring you this report. We promise you, we dug harder to get this article published than any college coach is going to work to find him or any other “under the radar” player out in the commonwealth. Enjoy the feature and try to learn something. HB.

Cortez Stone, ’25 RB, has his Yellow Jackets ‘sting-crazy’ and headed to Russellville. Stone is also the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the Week. @DLCoach_Danford @LippertScouting @austin_rayno @coachadler @Coach_CotterLWC @BryanAult @RyanRayno3 @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @8gocrazzyy @teeroyhowell @CHSJacketFB @loucentralsport @CHSJACKETS

November 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Cortez Stone was the best RB in Kentucky as a freshman among ’25’s in our opinion. He hasn’t slumped any this sophomore season either. In round two he carried his team to a convincing victory. How much farther can he carry the Yellow Jackets? Don’t know, that road through Russellville and Logan County High is a killer. Enjoy this article and don’t forget to make the time to #savortheflavor of the country finest all-beef jerky products. HB.

Jacob Fryman, ’24 FB, and Scott County are back in the 5A title hunt, where the program belongs. @ScottCoSports @cards_football @LukeColvin5 @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @frymanterri

November 15, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

You don’t see a ton of fullbacks anymore. Here is a fullback who runs and hits a ton. He has low pad level and runs with excellent body-lean and purpose. We love his game. We love this position. More teams should get one (in our humble opinion). Enjoy the feature. HB.

Harris Phelps from Paintsville High pledges to the Centre Colonels. @PaintsvilleFB @CentreFootball @teeroyhowell @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @Harris_Phelps1 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @DavidandDarryl

November 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Well, the Danville, KY, near-IVY league college with the ancient and prestigious football program has done what it does seemingly every offseason. The Colonels have gained a commitment from arguably the best high school football player in the entire commonwealth. This guy has been wowing fans across the commonwealth since taking home the Championship Game MVP two-years ago. Now he takes his game to a larger stage and to the brighter lights of Andy Frye Stadium.

Tre Carney, from Madisonville North-Hopkins is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @All_American_Me @minguabeefjerky @KyHighSchool @MNHHS_Football @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @WEHSfootball1

November 11, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This week’s Revolutionary Player is a real “Dog.” Now, understand, “Dog” is a real compliment in the football world to football players. That and why this player has won this award is fully explained herein. In the meantime, enjoy this feature about this spectacular football player and see our friends and learn why Independence Bank‘s products, people, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. HB.

Talk about your huge Round Two Match-ups: Hazard at Williamsburg! @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KHSAA @1776Bank @racelandramsfb @PikevilleHSFB @BethlehemHSFB @kcdathletics @football_hazard @WhsJacketPride

November 10, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Every now and again, we pick games. We have had tremendous success doing it. We thought we would break down one of the better Round 2 matchups to take place tomorrow night and let you see all the analysis which goes in to our picking a football game. We aren’t exactly throwing crap against a wall and seeing what sticks. We have a method here. HB.

Bourbon County ‘Jonesing’ for talent; David Jones, Jr., ’28, showing the apple didn’t fall far from its tree. @davidjones_7 @BWStinson @bigcat6394 @camboat06 @rileystinsonn @BourbonFootball @LippertScouting @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

November 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

The acorn didn’t fall far from this tree. Little Jones impressed us with his performance at the Team Kentucky FBU Elite Combine November 6, in Berea, Kentucky. We were so smitten we thought we might as well tell you about it. Enjoy the feature about this top ’28 prospect. HB.

Cole Rose Had a Beautiful Freshman Campaign…Not to Say There Weren’t Any Thorns! @colerose40 #Brotherhood @KYFUTURESTARS @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @1776Bank @PrepRedZoneKY @502SportsReview

November 7, 2022 Henry Lyon 3

Mt. Sterling’s fantastic freshman already pointing toward ‘next year’ We knew Cole Rose was among the very best ’26s in all of Kentucky when he was strutting his stuff on the Kentucky Future Stars, “Team Kentucky.” No one could have foreseen Rose would have the year Rose ended up having. […]

Todd County’s Most Valuable Player in ’22, had to have been Nate Redding. @nate98898492 @TCCHS_Football @Coach_Robbins @Coach_CotterLWC @JT_FTF @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @PrepSpin

November 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We are at the win or go home point in the career of these seniors across the commonwealth. There will be a point in the not too distant future where we will stop featuring ’23’s to highlight the classes who will compete again next season in this seemingly endless merry-go-round. For now, let us bask in the glory of some of these ’23s, and specifically the ones who have battled so valiantly and performed so brilliantly. HB.

Among his many other duties, Elijah Davis handles place-kicking for the Storm. He is the @1776Bank ‘Revolutionary Player of the Week.’ @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @KYFUTURESTARS @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps

November 4, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

At Independence Bank we celebrate the uncelebrated sometimes and, curiously, no other position in football is more overlooked that the guy who gets assigned the placekicking duties. Much like a closer in baseball, the place kicker has it all on the line before his number is called oftentimes. Today we celebrate a player who has added placekicking to his regular duties on the Central football team. Enjoy this feature about this spectacular football player and see our friends and learn why Independence Bank‘s products, people, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. HB.

Andrew Nason is running toward his destiny, and WoFo’s, with record performance… @AndrewNason21 @JonesCoachFBall @Woodfordqbclub @WofoNews @SFord_7 @4adenN @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs

November 3, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This guy here has to be an early favorite for the ’25 “Mr. Football” race. He’s good at races as a member of the Woodford County Track & Field team. We seem to cover him a ton; but then again, we do cover the studs and he is certainly that.

Ryland Nichols is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @DLCoach_Danford @LippertScouting @austin_rayno @MaximilianKard1 @coachadler @Coach_CotterLWC @BryanAult @RyanRayno3 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

November 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Logan County’s Senior LB is Leading his Cougars into Unchartered Territory Ryland Nichols is a freaking playmaker is what he is. Every time one turns around, the guy is making another play and usually in the offensive backfield. He had a fine night against, perhaps, the best team the Cougars […]

Isaac Earl, ’26 QB for Hopkins Central, gives The Storm hope for sunnier days ahead! @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @KYFUTURESTARS @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps

November 1, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Okay, Central wanted to win Friday night and wanted to knot its regular season record at 5-5 instead of the 4-6 finish it has experienced. All of that is true. However, there is a component of “next year” in every football program and a constant forward progression which must occur. There are lots of things to which to look forward if you are a Storm-watcher. One of those is the brilliant and composed play of its very young, freshman QB and heir-apparent to the keys to a potent offensive attack. Enjoy the feature. HB.

@BreathittFB Rolls into the @KHSAA Playoffs…How Far Will This Ride Last? Senior QB, Tyler Bryant plans on being around a while! @BreathittCoach @Teeroyhowell @PrepRedzoneKY @CoahMikeHarris @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs

October 31, 2022 Henry Lyon 2

This is a fun time of year. Every team is 0-0 going into round one and it is ‘loser go home.’ How long of a ride will Breathitt get? How long will any of us last? It will take hard work, good fortune, and a lucky bounce or two. Enjoy this look at a young man running a team performing optimally at the right time of year. HB.

Centre hung around with nationally ranked Trinity University before giving way to miscues, BSU is next. @d3football @CentreFootball @BSCFootball @TUFootballTX

October 30, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Well, yesterday against Tinity began promisingly but we were sort of in like a lion and out like a lamb. Still, one could see that there is a very thin line from where Centre is as a program and where it is going. We need to eliminate mistakes and take better car of the football, but should we, one can easily see conference championships and NCAA runs in the program’s future.

Gunnar McKinley, ’23 DE, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @GLFCA1 @centurions_fb @CenturionAD @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 28, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We believe Gunner McKinley is among the best edge defenders, down linemen, and even Tight-Ends playing football anywhere in Kentucky’s high-school version of the game today, at any level of play. It would be safe to assume we aren’t alone in this assessment. Enjoy this feature about this spectacular football player and see our friends and learn why Independence Bank‘s products, people, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. HB.

Adam Hobbs, ’23, leads his Bruins into its own ‘bright future.’ @Adam_Hobbs41 @CHBruinFootball @Coach Shanefelt @NDC_CoachMack @CoachGraham_LWC @CoachBDoc @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 27, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Talk about coming out of nowhere; nobody had Central Hardin playing the way the Bruins have played this year in any preseason prediction we read. Still, Hobbs was coming off an All-State performance his junior year, so he is a known commodity. How has he performed this year? Well enough to have many of the area’s finest college programs, at various levels of play, frothing at the mouth to sign him. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Austin Sperry from Breathitt County is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the Week. @AutinSperry @CaseyAl62171239 @bryce3034 @BreathittCoach @NextUpRecruits @PrepHoopsKY @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @1776Bank @Bluegrasspreps

October 26, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Breathitt’s WR/DB superstar an equally accomplished basketball prospect This guy’s athleticism and vertical explosion are both off the charts. He has crazy speed over the top, super good length at 6’3,” and soft, supple hands which reel in lots of deep passes and scores plenty of TD’s. He is presently […]

Dre Young, ’24 RB/LB, says don’t sleep on his Belfry Pirates just yet! @Dre_young5 @CoachWaltRaines @BelfryFootball1 @Dre_young5 @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @BluegrassPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps

October 25, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Dre Young is a kid who inherited the unenviable task of having to fill the shoes of Isaac Dixon, the departed, consensus, “Mr. Football” who led the Pirates to their 8th-title a year ago. Big shoes for anyone to have to fill. How is he doing? This article will tell you. HB.

Tanner Wright, ’23 RB/SS, Southwestern High, reports ‘feeling it’ as playoffs approach. @Southwestern_FB @GHSScottieSport @Tanner_Gage22 @12thSports @JasonFoley22 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @Bluegrasspreps

October 24, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Tanner Wright is someone we have covered for quite a while. He has never disappointed us either. His teammates and he are “feeling this” upcoming playoff run. Why not? After all, they are now 9-0. Enjoy the article. HB.

Centre College wins a wild one, The No. 6 ranked Tigers from Trinity University on the way to Town. @d3football @CentreFootball @TrinityUTigers

October 23, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We are 5-2 on the season and 3-1 in SAA competition, still holding our destinies in our own hands. A win over highly regarded Trinity Texas, and one over BSU in Birmingham a week later, will crown us “Kings of the SAA Conference” and guarantee a bid to the NCAA’s. It doesn’t matter what we have done before now, now is the only thing which counts. Go Colonels!

Amari Riley proving a Juggernaut for the Lloyd Memorial Defense. @LMHSAthletics @TBNKonline @lloyd_football @502SportsReview @Bluegrasspreps @HLPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

October 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Every now and then we feature a star player and discover there are plenty of other stars on the roster with our feature. Oh well, we aren’t running out of ink around here. Enjoy this look at a player wowing onlookers in the Northern Kentucky region of the KHSAA. You may know them as Erlanger-Lloyd, or Lloyd-Memorial, but the “Juggernauts” will do just fine. HB.

Brysen Dugger a ’23 QB from Pulaski County is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @BrysenDugger @PulaskiBarstool @teeroyhowell @LippertScouting @JohnHines66 @mingaubeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 21, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We did something a little different today. We featured a player in a market we don’t have a location…at least not yet. You see, the point is the fastest growing financial institution in Kentucky is Independence Bank. We the way we are revolutionizing the banking industry, you really never know when we will hit your town! Get on by one of our fine branches today and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky financial services industry. HB.

Parsley proving more than a mere garnish; Dane is proving to be the main course. @DaneParsley18 @Bryan_Ault @wparsley1953 @LippertScouting @FootballWems @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @KyHighs @MaxPreps @WEHSRaiders @WEHSfootball1

October 20, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Never thought much about parsley as a garnishment on a plate of food. I think the world of this particular brand of “Parsley,” which is kicking tail around Warren County’s 4A football scene. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Tate Rice, from Clay County High, is the Mingua Beef Jerky Company’s Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @TateRice5 @KyHighFootball

October 19, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This week’s Protein-packed Performer came through for his team when it was (perhaps) most needed. Tate Rice has been performing at a high level all season but his performance against Perry County Central was the very model of efficiency and production. Enjoy the article and don’t forget to get by any of your local outlets and pick yourself up a bag of tasty Mingua beef jerky. We have loads of products for your jerky needs. #SavorTheFlavor! HB.

Jerimyah Shearer Showing He’s More than just the Player ‘on the other side’ of Jhaden Vaughn. @jhadenn4 @TriggFootball! @CoachEzell45 @TriggHSSports @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @1776Bank

October 18, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Trigg County is flying high at 7-1. We think the team is for real but the game upcoming with an undefeated Union County team will be the final exam. What will be the verdict (if you will)? We will have to wait and see. Until the jury returns here is a wonderful article about another of the Wildcats primetime performers.

Who is Jayden Gibson? Why does this Freshman have the Bobcats thinking Championship Run? @BreathittCoach @Teeroyhowell @PrepRedzoneKY @CoahMikeHarris @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs

October 17, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Heading into the playoffs, Breathitt is undefeated in 2A Jayden Gibson is far from an unknown commodity to KPGFootball. We covered him in middle school. No one, not even we, could have projected Gibson would have the impact he’s having on Breathitt High’s ground attack this season. The freshman FB/RB […]

Centre drops heart breaker in new home; Colonels still ‘Alive and Well’ in SAA-Title Hunt! @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @CentreFootball 

October 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We lost a heartbreaker yesterday to a team to which we hate to lose. We probably don’t have a sterner rival in the conference than Berry College. Still, Centre doesn’t have time to mourn a tough loss. The trip to Conway, Arkansas is on the immediate horizon and we still hold our own destiny in our hands as we will explain in this article. Enjoy. HB.

Bardstown Tigers draw closer to regular season perfection. Sophomore Amonti Marshall leads the defense. @AndrewBlanton60  @BardstownFootb1 @minguabeefjerky @LippertScouting @report_kentucky @_Coach_Clark @33_Mckibben @unioncollegefca @CoachJohnsonOL @DLCoach_Danford @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @KyHighs @MaxPreps

October 15, 2022 Henry Lyon 2

Bardstown is sitting at 9-0 on the year with East Jessamine the only thing standing between the Tigers and a perfect regular season. Bardstown has the highest RPI in the commonwealth at its level of play. These guys look the part to us, as does their splendid young defender Amonti Marshall (No. 7, ’25). Enjoy the feature. HB.

Giaonni Hunter from Shelby County High is the @1776Bank, Revolutionary Player of the Week. @minguabeefjerky @SCR_football @scrocketsquad @hunter_giaonni @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We haven’t done this in a while but the opening of a new branch in Shelbyville, Kentucky is reason aplenty for such celebration. We just wrote about this kid’s dynamite performance this past Friday night but now we have decided to award it this prestigious weekly award on top of everything else. Learn to spell Giaonni Hunter, we get the feeling we will be spilling plenty of ink on this kid over the next few years. Get on by one of our fine branches today and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky financial services industry. HB.

Oscar ‘JT’ Adams from Paducah Tilghman, ’23 MLB, should generate plenty of interest. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @OCathFootball @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs @1776Bank @PTBlueTornado @PTHS_fan @coachthomp9 @CentreFootball 

October 13, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Football is a tall man’s game, huh? Well we know some players throughout and around Kentucky who may beg to differ. JT Adams is as tough as they come at the MLB position for Paducah’s Blue Tornado. The senior will leave his mark on most of Kentucky before this ride is finished. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Jaden Brasher from Hopkins County Central is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @jaden_brasher @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @_CoachManning @HopkinsCentral

October 12, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Jaden Brasher put himself in the KHSAA records books right before our very eyes. We had an agent in the press box who watched the ’23 QB throw five (5) TD passes in the first half of the game with Calloway County. Five (5) TD passes in one half of play isn’t the record, but it is among the best performances in one half of play in KHSAA history. If that isn’t prize package worthy, than what in the heck is? HB.

Giaonni Hunter Tells Rocket Fans Later May Be Right Now! @SCR_football @scrocketsquad @hunter_giaonni @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 11, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Giaonni Hunter has his team set for launch. The team is winning at the clip it would prefer but Hunter’s play has been a rallying point for the program and the community. Simply put, we can’t fathom a RB/LB in the ’25 class of Kentucky much more productive on both sides of the football than Hunter. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Centre College Cages Tigers, Viking Horde to Invade Danville Next! @d3football @CentreFootball @BerryFootball @SewaneeFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank

October 9, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Centre and Sewanee renewed what has to be the oldest rivalry in the SAA if not the entire NCAA, Division III. This newest entry in the series was an exciting one and a game where Centre’s execution began to look like it has to look for Centre to be ready for the challenges which lie ahead. Enjoy this recap of the Sewanee game and a look ahead to the challenges presented by Berry College. HB.

Butler County may not be quite there yet; but the roster talent has them firmly in the Hunt! @brodyhunt_ @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @OCathFootball @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs @1776Bank @Coach_Owens12

October 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Brody Hunt has his Bears right in the thick of things these days in the always tough 2nd District. Hancock, McLean, and Todd County Central are all playing lights out and Owensboro Catholic has settled into its accustomed role of 2nd District “Bully.” The team which has commonly been the “odd man out” is now playing lights out. Do the Bears have to beat the Rebels from. Todd County to get in the playoffs this year? Is the win over a 7-1 McLean team destined to turn one of McLean’s best teams in recent memories into playoff spectators? Enjoy this feature. HB.

Jordauyn White, ’23 RB, from @pths_football is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PTBlueTornado @PTHS_fan @coachthomp9

October 7, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We have always said it is our people who make Independence Bank who and what we are. Janice Cleary is a person we are proud to claim at Independence Bank and so we thought we would honor her today in our feature of another person of whom we are enormously proud, Jordauyn White from Tilghman High. Enjoy this feature. HB.

The @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week is Kris Hughes from Union County. @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KrisHughes04 @Coach_JSimpson @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

October 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Union County has really been a force with which to reckon over the past few seasons. It seems the Braves are in the title hunt in 3A, and in one of 3A’s toughest districts (District 1), annually. Having players like Kris Hughes certainly doesn’t hurt matters. You wait until you see what the young man did this past Friday night. Enjoy the feature and don’t forget to pick up a bag of your favorite Mingua Beef Jerky and #SavortheFlavor! HB.

Andrew Nason from Wofo staking his early claim as being a ’25 ‘Mr. Football Candidate.’ @AndrewNason21 @WoodfordFBall @WofoNews @SFord_7 @4adenN @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps

October 4, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

He is a transfer from 4A Hopkinsville High School. With the struggles Hoptown has experienced with QB play, and with the efficiency this young ’25 QB has displayed, don’t you imagine the transfer of this particular player to Woodford County is all the more painful? Enjoy this look at a player whose candidacy for the ’25 graduating class’s “Mr. Football” award is looking all the more legitimate, week after week. HB.

Cade Sullivan, ‘The Berea Blast,’ may be the best athlete in the ’23 class… @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @mshsfb_eagles @Mshs_Eagles_

October 3, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We have followed Cade Sullivan since his being one of Kentucky’s finest coming out of its middle school ranks. He has been a superstar in HS too, just on a team which has struggled which impacts many players who find themselves so situated. This kid is drawing D-1 looks and has D-1 speed. We would call him an athlete. Read this article and let us know what you would call him. HB.

Centre’s Defense Saves the Day, Colonels push record to 3-1 with road win over Rhodes, Sewanee has ‘Next.’ @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @CentreFootball

October 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 3

The Centre Colonels raised its record to 3-1 with a road loss to a very good Trine team its only blemish. Still, proponents of offensive football have to be concerned with how Centre is performing as the team just keeps imploding offensively. Can the defense continue to carry the ball club into the winner’s circle? Well, that is the $64 question, no isn’t it? HB.

What the heck is a Greenwood Gator and why the heck are they tearing up 5A, District-Two? @GHSGatorSports @gwgatornation @GHSGatorFball @GWoodFootball @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 1, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Just who do these Greenwood Gators think they are? Well, Class 5A title contenders if the Gators’ performance to date means anything at all. The Gators have played a meaty and tough schedule with a brutal closing stretch upcoming but many around Warren County believe they have the recipe for upsetting some folks around the 2nd district. For now, the Gators are ranked in the AP, top 10, and sitting at 6-1 on the year. Enjoy this look at a hot, up and coming, football team. HB.

Markezz Hightower is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @MNHHS_Football @ArnettKohl @All_American_Me @MaroonAthls @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin #Brotherhood

September 30, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Markezz Hightower is probably the best RB in Kentucky in the ’26 class. He comes from a line of RB’s we have featured and who have also won MVP in the Kentucky-Tennessee Future Stars Classic. Markezz is the little brother of Jeriah Hightower, who we covered ad nauseam when he was a prep RB for the Maroons before his moving on to play for EKU. Get on by one of our fine branches today and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky financial services industry. HB.

Zack McCoart from @FootballJCHS says look in your other hand and see what you got! @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @zklemmeADI @KyHighFootball @HLpreps @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

September 29, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We got online to write an altogether different feature than we ended up publishing. It is similar to catching a well hit line drive at a fielder’s head the fielder had little choice but to catch. Enjoy this feature about a player different from the one on whom we first intended to report. HB.

Ethan Jarvis from Prestonsburg is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the week. @BlackcatFB @nsporter13 @BarstoolBlackc1 @ejarvis_18 @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps

September 28, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Prestonsburg was really struggling just a few seasons back. They are struggling no more. The Blackcats are rolling with some of the best talent Floyd County has seen in some time. This week’s Protein-packed Performer is proving he may well be the very best RB in the Kentucky Appalachia mountains. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also don’t forget to #savortheflavor! Enjoy this feature. HB.

RB, Ethan Gregory (’24), from North Laurel is blazing a difficult trail for future backs to follow. @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @Egregory3222 @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @1776Bank @BoysGirls13th @CoachDerekDay

September 27, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

It is the midway point of the ’22 season. This is a junior RB we forecast would have a big year back before the season commenced. It is time for us to take stock of this prediction. Well, Gregory hasn’t let us down in the least. He is having a wonderful season and, should he keep it up, looks poised to take the Jaguars to unprecedented heights as a football program. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Checking in with one of our ‘Mr. Football’ Candidates, Kenyon Goodin from Collins High. @KenyonGoodin @EKUFootball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @HLpreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

September 26, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We adorned this cat a “Mr. Football” candidate way back over nine (9) months ago. Since that crowning, Goodin hasn’t done anything but make us look rather prophetic. We decided we would check in on him half way through his senior year just to see what he was doing. What he is doing is wowing his end of Kentucky. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Centre College goes down in Angola, IN and now must ‘turn things around’ for a trip to the Bluff City. @CentreFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank

September 25, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Well, the Colonels put together 4-Quarters on Saturday, just not the brand of 4-Quarter play Centre fans were hoping to see. Saturday we saw four entire quarters of offensive ineptitude. Trine was a tough out a year ago at home in Danville, Kentucky. This year, in Angola, Indiana, there were perfectly insurmountable. We have no time for idle sympathy as in-conference opponent Rhodes College is salivating waiting for our arrival in Memphis, Tennessee October 1. We better come loaded and ready for Lynx or it could turn into a second consecutive ‘long afternoon.’ HB.

Gunnar McKinley, ’23 TE/DE, has the Centurions right in the title hunt. @GLFCA1 @centurions_fb @CenturionAD @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

September 24, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

It is dad-burn frustrating from time to time to even find pictures of prospects online. So many Kentucky High School stars fly “under the radar.” This particular ’23 prospect who is framed out exactly like the colleges like doesn’t even appear to have a Twitter page or a Hudl account. We were able to pull some highlights for him from off of MaxPreps. Enjoy learning about a play for the Centurions who may be among the very best playing in the greater Louisville area this year. HB.

Josh Johnson from duPont Manual High is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @_Sw1ch @Maual_Football @BlakeyAiden @LippertScouting @WKURecruiting @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLpreps

September 23, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Josh Johnson has long been among our favorite players in Kentucky’s ’23 class. He is a bull in a china shop type interior wrecking ball athletic enough to play from tackle out to end for the Crimsons who are being widely discovered as among Kentucky’s very finest football teams at any classification of play. Enjoy this look at a guy every defense in Kentucky would relish having deployed along the down defensive front. Get on by one of our fine branches today and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky financial services industry. HB.

Isaac Turner from Breathitt County…nothing wrong with his ‘Wheels.’ @BreathittFB @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs @NotBHSbarstool

September 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 2

At “KPGFootball,” we think high school fans tend to get too consumed with who is or isn’t a college recruit or prospect. Sometimes fans fail to fully appreciate the stars of the high school game, the game we have built a business on covering. Isaac “Wheels” Turner is a bright light among a pantheon of high school football stars who wow us weekly with incredible feats of physical skill often amounting to either victory or defeat for our beloved alma maters across the commonwealth of Kentucky. Let’s not forget these guys. Well, we won’t. Enjoy this feature written about a true “Friday night hero.” HB.

Jamarion Hocker from @BooneRebels_FB is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week! @BCHS_Rebels1955 @BooneCoRebels @football_boone @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLPreps @kyhighs

September 21, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Not every book can be judged by its cover. Jamarion Hocker, who looks more like an offensive guard than a QB, has demonstrated just how deceiving looks can often be. Hocker has darn-sure been playing like a QB and his stats are bearing out that particular point. Enjoy this feature about a junior QB who appears capable of doing it all and who also seems assured of being on a ton of recruiting boards going forward. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also don’t forget to #savortheflavor! HB.

Which team, in 3A, is at the top, Kentucky-wide? Here is our ‘case for the ‘Cats…’ @minguabeefjerky @LintonTay @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @CoachEzell45 @APSUCoachJones @1776Bank @MaxPreps

September 20, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

They are quite possibly the ‘feel good’ story thus far in the ’22 football season in the Kentucky High School game. They are also (in our magazine’s opinion) the best darn football team playing 3A right now in the commonwealth. Before you dismiss this opinion, let us make our case…HB

Daniel Thomas from @BellCountyFB may be the most versatile Bobcat in the Bell County lair. @DanielThomas_4 @BoyGirls13th @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyhighs

September 19, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Hard to imagine a more versatile athlete on any high school football roster than Daniel Thomas from Bell County, Kentucky. Coach Hilton knows talent when he sees it and he knows how to deploy said talent. That is why he has won over 400-games as a high school football coach. Enjoy this look at a football and wrestling star in the Middlesboro, Kentucky area. HB.

Hopkins County Central players, James Posey, ’24, and Jacob Osborne, ’23, co-recipients of the @1776Bank ‘Revolutionary Player(s) of the Week.’ @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning #SoundTheSiren @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

September 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

There are some skills at Hopkins Central compiling some auspicious numbers through four games. We shouldn’t forget there are some guys around the skills who have the job of thanklessly making this all happen. Two such guys, James Posey and Jacob Osbourne, are the focus of today’s feature and the co-recipients of this week’s Revolutionary Player(s) of the Week. Enjoy the feature. HB.

A familiar refrain around the Tiger program for decades, ‘Better call Doc Long,’…well, now it may be the Hall of Fame doing the ‘calling.’ @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @kyhighs

September 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

A lot goes into a high school football program’s being successful. You have to have coaching, administrators who care about the quality of the product, and medical personnel committed to keeping the athletic talent healthy and able to compete. Hoptown had that guy in its program somewhere around 20-years and for part of five separate coaching regimes. His name was Doctor Long. He was an institution unto itself on that sideline to coaches, players, and even referees. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Gavin Copenhaver is one tough hombre for CAL’s centurions. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @centurions_fb

September 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Gavin Copenhaver has committed himself to leading his centurions back to the very top of the 3A classification. Copenhaver is certainly doing his part to help the centurions scale that competitive mountain clear to the tip-top. Enjoy this feature about a senior RB/LB who appears capable of doing it all and who also seems assured of being on a ton of recruiting boards going forward. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also don’t forget to #savortheflavor! HB.

‘The Deuce is Loose’ and making all the right decisions… @Deucebailey1 @QBHitList @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball

September 13, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Deuce Bailey is among the very best dual threat QB’s in all of the land, and we aren’t just talking about Kentucky. He has good size, tremendous athleticism, a fine, deft, and accurate arm, and even a 3.0 GPA. Yessir, that is called having all the tools. What will Deuce do against Boyle County this coming Friday? If the Purples want to stay in the ball game, the team better find a way to turn the Deuce loose out on that field and under the home field lights. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Markezz Hightower breathing rarified air for the Maroons. @MNHHS_Football @markezz_25 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball

September 12, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Marquezz Hightower is following in some mighty large footsteps. He had a relative who was an all-state football player for Madisonville North-Hopkins, led Kentucky in rushing yards his senior year, was a Kentucky Future Star MVP (like Marquezz), and went on to play for EKU. What will Marquezz do? Well, we don’t exactly know for sure but, for right now, he is running the heck out of that pill for the Maroons. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Demetrick Welch, Jr. is a ’24 prospect hoping his Thoroughbreds might hitch a ride to Lexington later this year. @NewCathAthletic @TBredsFB @LippertScouting @ai_metrick @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HLpreps @kyhighs @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

September 10, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Newport Central Catholic are annually in the hunt for the 1A crown, or so it seems. Having talent on hand the likes of Demetrick Welch Jr. is a good place to begin any title trek. Enjoy this look at a player who played very well Thursday night for his team. HB.

Luke Parker, a ’25 QB, showing there is much about which to look forward in the Caldwell County football program. @oliver_parker20 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps @kyighs @RadioTrevorRicde

September 9, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We search far and wide to bring you the players who have revolutionized the performance of the team in the communities we serve. We also enjoy recognizing superior branches in the Independence Bank family. This week we recognize a sophomore QB at Caldwelll County High School in Princeton, Kentucky and our famous branch located at 211 Alt US-41 in Providence, Kentucky just down the road from Caldwell County High’s campus. Get on by and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the financial services market in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

Mountain Musical Chairs…mountain football prospects move from school to school. @kizer_slone @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @EliteZoneShow @BGSportsNation @HLpreps

September 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

It is called Mountain Musical Chairs. Each year some of the mountain’s finest football talent moves from school to school. It is accepted, rarely bad-mouthed, and frankly just a way of life around the Appalachia region. Ask Belfry how many of its former superstar players were from over the West Virginia state line for instance. Well the three prospects pictured above, Kizer Alone, Landon Smith, and Ethan Combs, all played for Knott County a year ago. This year, zero for three…c’est la vie!

This week, our Protein-packed Performer is a head football coach, Middlesboro High’s Larry French! @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MBORO_FOOTBALL @barstoolmboro

September 7, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We believe this is the first time we have awarded the Jerky Prize package to a head football coach. Well, it isn’t exactly everyday some head football coach celebrates his 350th win. There have only been two others in HS history in Kentucky to have had such a celebration, Phillip Haywood and Dudley Hilton. Enjoy this feature about a tremendous football coach who appears headed straight to the HOF. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also, don’t forget to #savortheflavor! HB.

The Storm have hit the ‘Mother Load’ with McNary and he’s running through defenses like ‘a bull in a china shop.’ @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @KYFUTURESTARS @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @HLpreps

September 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We have been covering Calil McNary for years. He was a 3X Kentucky Future Star. You will find those guys almost always end up HS stars too. That is certainly the case with McNary, as he has his team sitting pretty through its first three games (2-1) with Todd County calling this coming Friday night. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Centre Football escapes Indiana 1-0, beats Hanover 31-29. Maryville College calls, ‘Next!’ @CentreFootball @HanoverFTBL @MCScotsFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank

September 4, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Centre escaped Hanover, Indiana with a win. That was about as positive as we can be about a performance which gives us plenty of mistakes to study and correct. Coaches say teams experience the most growth between the first and second games, particularly in college football. Colonel fans must “pray” that rings true or we may not be as lucky outcome wise as we were with the Panthers in Indiana. Enjoy the scout. HB.

Murray High’s Collin Wilson VEERing his way to pay dirt! @_CollinWilson_ @XnOSports @RJWilson55 @Mekhi33397990 @RowdySokolowski @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

September 3, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Coach Herman Boone, in the hit movie, “Remember the Titans,” once called the split veer offense like novocaine. He went on to say he only ran six plays but that the offense always worked. We can’t vouch for the six play thing, as we believe Coach Bowling’s version of the veer is more advanced than what Coach Boone ran in the early 70s at T.C. Williams High. We can vouch for it always working especially with Collin Wilson pulling the trigger for the Tigers. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Tremaine Lovan, ’23, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @All_American_Me @MaroonAthls @ArnettKohl @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

September 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We search far and wide to bring you the players who have revolutionized the performance of the team in the communities we serve. We also enjoy recognizing superior branches in the Independence Bank family. This week we recognize a senior WR at North-Hopkins High School in Madisonville, Kentucky and our famous branch located at “East Center” just down the road from North-Hopkins High’s campus. Get on by and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the financial services market in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

Kenyata Carbon from Owensboro (Senior) coming into his own at the RB position. @CarbonKenyata @coachgeentry @LippertScouting @OHSFBInsider @report_kentucky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

September 1, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We have been on this young man for quite a while. We first wrote about him when he traveled to Dallas, TX for a middle school All-American game. He has not disappointed since. Enjoy this look at a senior RB from Owensboro Senior. HB.

Jasanté Harmon from Scott County is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the week. @ScottCoSports @cards_football @LukeColvin5 @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

August 31, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Jasanté Harmon has committed himself to not permitting his program to have another season like ’21. So far, he is certainly doing his part to put the past where it belongs…in the past! Enjoy this feature about a Junior DE who appears capable of doing it all and who also seems assured of being on a ton of recruiting boards going forward. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also don’t forget to #savortheflavor! HB.

Boyle County’s “Sage” decision paying dividends entering the Whitaker Bank Rebel Bowl. @coacharichman @EKUFootball @BCRebelFootball @ScPodcast12th @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLpreps

August 27, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

It appears high school football is moving into a ‘Saturday Night’ phase. Tonight, Bryan Station will travel to Danville, Kentucky to face Boyle County’s Rebels in the Rebel Bowl sponsored by Whitaker Bank. While Bryan Station is 6A and Boyle is 4A, tonight’s outcome may just go a long way to proving how unimportant classification is in Kentucky High School football these days. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Carson Lewis from @OCath_Football is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player f the Week. @LLatham41 @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

August 26, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We search far and wide to bring you the players who have revolutionized the performance of the team in the communities we serve. We also enjoy recognizing superior branches in the Independence Bank family. This week we recognize a junior at Catholic High School in Owensboro, the city with the finest Barbecue in the world, and our famous branch on Frederica Street just down the road from Catholic High’s campus. Get on by and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the financial services market in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

Jacob Jones, ’23, from West Jessamine, goes off last Friday Night! @WJHSFootball @WJ_Athletics @wjfootballcolts @minguabeefjeerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @UKFootball @HLpreps @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

August 25, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

The apple does not like to fall far from the tree. Unknown German Proverb attributed to a ‘Turkish’ source, circa 1500s All we ever hear about Jacob Jones around the magazine is skepticism about whether he is as great as reported. All the Jones kid Friday night was go out […]

Brady Atwell from Owensboro’s Catholic High School is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @1776Bank @HLpreps @OCath_Football @BreathittFB @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

August 24, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Brady Atwell has been called the QB prospect with the highest ceiling starting under center for the Aces in a long, long time. Scary thing is, he may be a better prospect at LBer according to one of his coaches. Enjoy this feature about a sophomore QB who appears capable of doing it all and who also seems assured of being on a ton of recruiting boards going forward. Don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products whenever you can and wherever you happen to find yourself. Also don’t forget to #savortheflavor! HB.

Chandler Godby helps lead Pulaski over Belfry in opener. @ChandlerGodby @BrysenDugger @JohnHines66 @PulaskiCoSports @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @lxyton

August 23, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Good God(by), this kid can flat-out ball! Chandler Godby is not an unknown commodity in Kentucky High School football circles. He caught 75-balls as a junior, for 1,61-yards receiving, with 16-TDs receiving in route to an All-State selection as a junior in ’21. What will he do for an encore? […]

Warren Central Wins! Dragons 1-0 after winning its first football game in nearly 7-years! @WCAthleticDept @BCCougarPride @BullittFootball @DeangloPatters1 @omariglover13 @kayunbajeanaime @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps

August 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

The Warren Central High Dragons have won a football game. The last time, before Friday night, this had occurred this publication was still a year and a half from coming online (March 30, 2017). Here’s the rub, the Dragons have enough talent to get on track and win several more games this season. From there, who knows?… HB.

Gavin Walker from @WebCoFootball is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @aydenyoung1141 @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin 

August 19, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We search far and wide to bring you the players who have revolutionized the performance of his team in the communities we serve. We also enjoy recognizing superior branches in the Independence Bank family. This week we recognize a rising senior at Webster County High and the famous “Sebree Branch” just down the road a little bit from Dixon, Kentucky in what is called “Railroad country.” Get on by and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the financial services market in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

@MichaelBraunm from @GCwarhawksfball has a message for you; and its a good one. @CoachBowling_GC @BGO_KY @wkytsports @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

August 18, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Prospects in all competitive classes brace for action tomorrow night. One of those is Michael Braunm from Great Crossing High. HIs Warhawks draw Western Hills tomorrow night at home. Will Braunm see the field? Who knows, but he does understand the path to success, and that is over half the battle. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Jacorian “TyTy” Meadows is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the Week. @Jmeadows52 @QuezUpNext @GuyBlythe1 @HoptownHFC @Daisjaunm1 @HHS_Defense @CoachStout42 @JaronMills45 @MaxPreps @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @PrepSpin @BentzelChris

August 17, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

His name is Jacorian Meadows. The folks around the Hoptown program call him TyTy. We at Mingua Beef Jerky and KPGFootball call him “JyNormous Jacorian.” College recruiters would do well just to call him quickly. Enjoy this look at a football player presently under the radar but once which shouldn’t be after today. Congratulations to JyNormous Jacorian and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

@DaultonTarter from @brackencounty braces for his freshman campaign. #Brotherhood @KYFUTURESTARS @kyhighs @HLpreps @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @PrepSpin @CoachSpringtym @Jaydenjustice25 @Pelfry_

August 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Daulton “Bubba” Tarter is long the very best and brightest linebackers in Kentucky’s ’26 class of prospects. At 5’8,” and 180-pounds we haven’t the foggiest how his frame is likely to finish. We know this…he’s a 215-pound bench presser, a 375-pound back squatter, and a 2X Kentucky Future Star Defensive MVP entering the frosh campaign. Will he be a star at the HS level? No doubt! HB.

@EvanMiller7603 from @BreathittFB vows the recent flooding will not keep down Bobcats. @CoachDerekDay @Drake_Jackson52 @JohnLoweWYMT @EliteZoneShow @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @HLpreps @1776Bank

August 15, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Evan Miller is one of the better framed out ’24s at the Center position along the interior OL. Here is the rub. He has to beat out his younger, hard-charging little brother Carson to hold on to the spot. This should be a spirited battle going forward and the winner will be the Bobcat program and the losers will be the Bobcat opponents. Hey, this is what makes high school football the greatest game on earth in this publication’s opinion. HB.

The @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week is Warren Central’s Devin Poston. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @MaxPreps

August 12, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We search far and wide to bring you the players who have revolutionized the performance of his team in the communities we serve. We also enjoy recognizing superior branches in the Independence Bank family. This week we recognize a rising senior at Warren Central High and the famous “Freedom Square Branch.” Get on by and discover why Independence Bank’s people, products, and services have started a revolution in the financial services market in the commonwealth of Kentucky. HB.

The @ConnerCougars figure its Herron’s time to shine! @andrew_herron18 @Ryan_Hinthorne @RocketFoot4 @joey_scardina2 @DavenKurtz @Kierankicker @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HLpreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

August 11, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Finding a kicker is pivotal to a championship run. We have seen this demonstrated over and over through our years covering middle and high school football. Andrew Herron was one of the best, Kentucky-wide, in the MS game. Is he ready for the HS spotlight? We discuss it in this article. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Frankfort’s Sam Davis (@sammyjo09621855, ’23) is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @adrianspencer67 @HLpreps @ifitz03_isaiah @JamesBranscom3 @Shanesmith40601 @QuiteEmma @BradyKlink1 @joshbrooks776 @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @swimiller

August 10, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Sam Davis from Frankfort High is a twin and named for a very significant historical figure, or so we think anyway. We really don’t know why his parents named him “Sam.” We do know this…this particular Sam Davis is a whale of a football player and hs played well enough for this week’s recognition and prize package. We believe Sam has some heroic football effort in his immediate future and these efforts will make the Panthers a much improved football team in ’22. Davis is the type player we relish rewarding at both Mingua Beef Jerky and at KPGFootball. Congratulations and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

@bostinson63 for Bourbon County High is rounding into All-State shape for Coach Jones’ Colonels. @davidjones_7 @BWStinson @bigcat6394 @camboat06 @rileystinsonn @BourbonFootball @LippertScouting @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLpreps @KyHighFootball

August 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Bo Stinson has plenty of lines in him this season. He has also put on 40+ pounds of the kind of weight coaches want to see linemen gain. What Bo has done is inject himself onto recruiting boards and into all-state team discussions across Kentucky. Enjoy this look at the pride of Bourbon County High, Bo Stinson. HB.

Frankfort High’s Jack Davis braces for the ’22 season. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @HLpreps @kyhighs @sammyjo09621855 @MaxPreps

August 6, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

It is that time of year. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their high school and its football fortunes. It might be called “Davis Days” for the Panther faithful in Frankfort, Kentucky. Well, Jack and Sam will answer the call, they always have before now anyway. We will get to Sam a little later. Today, we will discuss Jack Davis in earnest. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Cameron ‘Cam’ Norfleet is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @kyhighs @BHSBRUINS @Ballard_Bruins @mingabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @HLPreps

August 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We believe Cam Norfleet is among the best edge defenders playing football anywhere in Kentucky’s high school version of the game today, at any level of play. It would be safe to assume we aren’t alone in this assessment. Enjoy this feature about this spectacular football player and see our friends and learn why Independence Bank‘s products, people, and services have started a revolution in the Kentucky banking industry. HB.

@jefferies_reed (Reed Jefferies) from @centurions_fb is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @_Jason_Coleman @Britt_Red_4 @CoachWatson11 @teeroyhowell @PatrickMoney60 @HaydenPeck_10 @vincepossidento @ColinHd2007 @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLPreps

August 3, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Reed Jefferies from CAL is easy to overlook. After all, he is a diminutive 5’9″ and weighs a slightly built 150-pounds. Had to have been a surprise when he contributed as much as he did to both sides of the football for the Centurions a season ago, when he was a mere sophomore. We believe his best is still to come. Jefferies is the type player we relish rewarding at both Mingua Beef Jerky and at KPGFootball. Congratulations and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

@CarsonGreenwell has the Flyers Front’s Center of Attention. @FCFlyerFootball @DennisDledford @coach_chandler @CoachKalb1 @CoachOConnell_ @Hnrussell @CoachMMac1 @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @kyhighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball

August 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Carson Greenwell is one of the better centers in the entire commonwealth and certainly in the central Kentucky area. His anchoring one of Kentucky’s more formidable fronts has garnered for the ’23 OL prospect a ton of college attention at multiple levels of competition. Where will he land? Who knows. Let’s enjoy his senior year and we can worry about that a little later. HB.

@AGLOADING26 (Austin Gough, Owensboro Senior, UK) hits the mark for @CentreFootball, RIGHT DEAD-CENTRE! @d3football @MountUnionFB @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @1776Bank @SrHighFootball @OwensboroTimes #Brotherhood @KYFUTURESTARS @Jay_Fallin

July 31, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Centre College has been killing it on the recruiting trail. The small college in Danville, Kentucky is in the midst of an unparalleled facilities upgrade and the talent, particularly in-Kentucky, is flocking to the small town known for winning football titles at various levels of play. Austin Gough has now decided to take his considerable talents down the road a bit and report for duty in the Colonels’ regiment. Read this feature about Centre College’s newest Colonel. HB.

@zach_hohman from Oldham County High is a frame which is only going to get better. @_CoachGonzLWC @CoachRenoYale @hayes_preston99 @KaydenOsbourn @OCBoosters @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLPreps @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

July 30, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Here is another outstanding young footballer in Kentucky about whom you may just now be learning. He has a fine frame and is quite an athlete. He is listed as a TE/DE. Where he ultimately ends up and on which side of the football is something we discuss herein. Enjoy the feature. HB.

@jwright31504 (Jordan Wright, ’23) is this week’s @1776Bank Revolutionary Player. @HCCols_Football @jayrudy_22 @5027v7 @CSmithScout @NPAFootball @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @HLPreps @kyhighs

July 29, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Jordan Wright, ’23, sounded more and more like one of our banks the more we poured over and studied his performance in ’21. Will he perform similarly in ’22. We’re taking it to the bank! Get on by and visit one of our fine branches today and discover what makes Independence Bank’s people, products, and services revolutionary in the financial services industry. HB.

@SpencerBenn from @LexCathFootball is looking forward to a breakout season. @walkerhall04 @hunterfoster_ @HLPreps @JoeSchlarman @BeauAllen11 @CoachSimmons_CC @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @MaxPrep @1776Bank

July 28, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Spencer Bennington is a player one doesn’t see every day around Kentucky High School football. He’s a coveted TE prospect, who doubles at the 4A level very credibly at safety, and who sports a 3.6 GPA at one of Kentucky’s foremost private schools. We believe the future is so bright for this young player, he literally has to wear shades. Enjoy the feature. HB.

@Peyton_Ledford from @FCFlyerFootball is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week. @FredMaggard606 @KySportsRadio @FranklinCoHS @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @kyhighs @MaxPreps

July 27, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Peyton Ledford has to be among the more explosive, versatile, and talented players playing high school football today around the commonwealth of Kentucky. Ledford has all the tools and “measurables” with incredible on-field production to match. He is the kind of guy we relish rewarding at both Mingua Beef Jerky and at KPGFootball. Congratulations and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

Logan Willis from @WeAreHCFootball is ready to show what he can do. @Football_Hornet @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @HLPreps @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @OCath_Football

July 26, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Logan Willis is not a player foreign to this publication. We have before written about him and doubt this will be our last time either. He is a pulverizing punisher of a runner who gets downhill in a hurry. We are excited about his senior season and so should you be. Enjoy the feature. HB.

@haganharrison10 an Athlete? You bet your boots he is! @MadisonCentral4 @MCentral_FB @wbontvsports @sm_holbrook @HLPreps @QBCoachFox @CoachDamGCaga @BradyHensley12 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @KyHighs

July 25, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Hagan Harrison was rumored injured. However, he looks “full go” to us the preseason. This is why we generally don’t report on injuries. Either way, the Indians appear loaded headed into the ’22 season and good knows they are well coached (Mike Holcomb). Enjoy this look at a guy who certainly comes off the bus terrifically. HB.

@_noahmeyers is the @1776Bank ‘Revolutionary Player of the Week.’ @TrinityHSFB @Aspirationsgym @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @kyhighs @KyHighFootball @HLPreps

July 22, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We love to visit our many friends and locations in the Independence Bank family. Today we visit a branch in Louisville, Kentucky located on Shelbyville Road. Noah Meyers is among the Shamrocks brightest stars at TE and may be the best Kentucky has that critical position in the ’23 class. We are confident Noah Meyers will continue to draw plenty of ink before his high school journey is complete. Enjoy this feature on one of Kentucky’s very finest at the WR/TE position. Get on by and visit one of our fine branches today and discover what makes Independence Bank’s people, products, and services revolutionary in the financial services industry. HB.

The KPGFootball, Class 6A preseason Top-5. @duPontFootball @MCentral_FB @StXTigersFB @ryleraiderfball @GoRocks @kyhighs @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball

July 21, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We are finishing this series with our preseason top 5 in the 6A classification. There are some teams missing here which will surprise some folks. We have sort of gone out on a limb here, but we are gamblers what can we say? Anyway, this is how we see it. Feel free to discuss amongst yourselves. HB.

@ColeHodge_AB_PG is the @minguabeefjerky ‘Protein-packed Performer’ of the week. @KYFUTURESTARS @centurions_fb @Bryan_Ault @kyhighs @SWiltfong247 @LemmingReport @CMU_Football @EKUFootball @Coach_Jake @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @1776Bank @KyHighFootball

July 20, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Cole Hodge has long been considered among the commonwealth’s top signal callers in his graduating class. Hodge has all the tools and “measurables” with the on-field production to match. He is the kind of guy we relish rewarding at both Mingua Beef Jerky and at KPGFootball. Congratulations and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

@MatthewWells116 from the South Oldham Dragons looking to stake his claim to the Right Tackle post. @UK4LIFE73 @CoachJamieReed @tobycercone_57 @minguabeefjerky @kyhighs @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @CoachWillie

July 18, 2022 Henry Lyon 1

Young offensive linemen can be hard to evaluate. Lots of times the frame is all on which we have to go. Well, this young man has plenty of height, weight, and length. He is athletic and his athletic skills will only increase as he matures. If he gets after it in the weight room, we believe you may be looking at Kentucky’s top offensive lineman in his graduating class. He has all the attributes God can give a young man, now he needs to take care of that over which he has the control. Enjoy this feature. HB.

Tristin Dillard, ’27, and Jack Whaley Long, ’27, looking to right the Tiger ship this Fall. @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @khsaafootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @OfficialKYMSFA @KYFUTURESTARS

July 16, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

One of them (Tristin Dillard) is considered among the best RBs in Kentucky and is a member of the Team Kentucky FBU Elite squad and the other (Jack Whaley Long) is a relative unknown but is starting to demonstrate the skills requisite to achieve stardom at this and the next level. Together, they will take a young HMS squad as far as they are able to carry the Tigers. Enjoy this look at two ’27 stars. HB.

@ethangough26 from @SrHighFootball is this week’s @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @Jay_Fallin @JakLindsey24 @OwensboroSports @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @DigitalDevil1 @AGLOADING26

July 15, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We love to visit our many friends and locations in the Independence Bank family. Today we visit our branch in Owensboro, Kentucky known far and wide as the “West Parrish Avenue branch.” Ethan Gough is among the Red Devils brightest rising stars on defense and may be equally effective running the football at his offensive position of RB. We are confident Ethan Gough, like his brother Austin before him, will draw plenty of ink before his high school journey is through. Enjoy this feature on one of Kentucky’s very finest at the MLB/RB positions. Get on by and visit one of our fine branches today and discover what makes Independence Bank’s people, products, and services revolutionary in the financial services industry. HB.

Breakout Player: @cwheeldon56 from @OCColonelNation ready to prove his worthiness. @TheOldhamEra @sam_young_4 @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @KyHighs @HLPreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @khsaafootball

July 14, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

TaShawn McBroom had a really fine freshman year as the head football coach in Buckner, Kentucky at Oldham County High. The Colonels finished 8-3 and look to improve on that effort this coming season. It will start with the articulation of young talent from off the JV roster onto the varsity team. Caleb Wheeldon is one new addition to the varsity play rotation we believe will be counted on more and more as the year progresses. Enjoy this feature. HB.

@Egregory3222 from @CorbinFootball is the @minguabeefjerky the weekly ‘Protein Packed Performer.’ @MDGregory32 @sansann03 @KyHighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @MaxPreps @PrepSpin @ErikRichardsUSA

July 13, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

There is a lot about this young man’s game which recommends him to next level scouts. First and foremost, that 3.7 GPA he sports in Honors classes is stellar. Secondly, his work in the weight room recommends him highly. He is the kind of guy we relish rewarding at both Mingua Beef Jerky and at KPGFootball. Congratulations and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

The KPGFootball preseason, Class 5A, top five. @WoodfordFBall @minguabeefjerky @HLPreps @KyHighs @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @CovCathFootball @SrHighFootball @FDouglassFB @SouthWarrenFB

July 12, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

When you get to Kentucky 5A, that is certainly denoted as “Big Boy Football” within the commonwealth. For instance, players playing two-ways or “iron man football” at the 5A level or higher gets increasingly rare but you will still see it and usually those pulling it off are really special talents. Here is our best guess concerning how this classification shakes out this coming season. Enjoy! HB.

The clock is striking ’12’ for Corbin’s Ethan Gregory (’24). @MDGregory32 @CorbinFootball @sansann03 @minguabeefjerky @KyHighs @HLPreps @KyHighFootball @1776Bank @MaxPreps @ErikRichardsUSA @Eregory3222 @PrepSpin

July 11, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This prospect has been likened to Wandale Robinson. We watch him and believe him to be more of a Jay Becherer clone. Regardless, he is likened to two exceptional former high school players both of whom flourished in college. We believe before it is said and done, this kid here will do likewise. He is certainly putting in the work. Enjoy the feature. HB.

Is it ‘Toren Time’ yet @MarshalsSports? @RedmondToren @Marshall_Nation @HLPreps @KyHighs @KyHighFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @BradenClough @barstool_mchs @quin_smith3

July 9, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

This is a program which has been fluttering. However, it is also a 6A program which has plenty of talent on hand to compete vigorously with its District 1 opponents if combed and recruited to the roster with sufficient zeal. Toren Redmond is the type of athlete which has to find the field on Friday Nights. We think this Fall will be his coming out party. Enjoy the feature. HB.

@harlee_egbertFB is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @HopkinsCentra @_CoachManning @semoballRobert @CoachKellerGC @minguabeefjerky @MaxPreps @HLPreps @KyHighs @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball

July 8, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We love to visit our many friends and locations in the Independence Bank family. Today we visit our branch in Madisonville, Kentucky known far and wide as the “East Center.” Harlee Egbert is among the Storms’ more lethal defenders returning and is also one of the best names in Kentucky High School football. He will draw plenty of ink before his high school journey is through. Enjoy this feature on one of Kentucky’s very finest at the LB/RB positions. Get on by and visit one of our fine branches today and discover what makes Independence Bank’s people, products, and services revolutionary in the financial services industry. HB.

The KPGFootball Preseason, Class 4A Top Five. @HoptownHFC @HopHighTigers @BentzelChris @BigRebelNation @FCFlyerFootball @JCAthletics @BourbonFootball @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @1776Bank @MaxPreps @HLPreps @KyHighs

July 7, 2022 Henry Lyon 2

When you get to Kentucky 4A, that is the first class generally denoted as “Big Boy Football” within the commonwealth. For instance, players playing two-ways or “iron man football” at the 4A level or higher gets increasingly rare. Here is our best guess concerning how this classification shakes out this coming season. Enjoy! HB.

@bhollis26 from @laruecohawks is the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed weekly Performer. @LipperScouting @report_kentucky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @HLPrps @KyHighs @MaxPreps

July 6, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We are ramping up toward the start of the ’22 season. No one is more excited than KPGFootball or the Mingua Beef Jerky Company. Brandon Hollis is a kid from whom we expect a huge performance over his senior season. He certainly has all the intangibles to strike it big this upcoming season. Enjoy this look at a DB/ATH about whom you will continually hear going forward and don’t forget to pick up a few bags of our one-of-a-kind beef jerky products to #savortheflavor! HB.

KPGFootball Preseason Class 3A, Top 5. @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @1776Bank @pths_football @BelfryFootball1 @BellCountyFB @BardstownFootb1 @JJFootball9 @centurions_fb @HLPreps @KyHighs

July 5, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Here is our best guess at the five best teams heading into the ’22 season in the 3A classification. We were right on the money a year ago picking Belfry to win and Paducah to make the final game. Man, did we look stupid at the mid-way point and genius at the end. Hopefully, we will once again demonstrate our superior knowledge and work ethic. Enjoy. HB.

Breakout Player: Get a load of @ZaquanQuarles from @ColonelFootball! @1776Bank @CountyColonels @Christian_Co270 @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

July 4, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

We went to a recent Christian County Colonel football practice and to say ZaQuan Quarles ‘stood out’ would be understated. Quarles is listed at 6’2″ but we believe that may be a tad short and his wingspan is something about which to write an epic poem. We believe this is a kid some colleges out there should be very excited about recruiting.

Breakout Player: It may be time for @RileyHatfield8 to answer the call of his Hawks. @laruecofootball @laruecohawks @LaRueCounty @nulifejudd @high_larue @LCHeraldNews @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @MaxPreps @KyHighFootball @HLPreps @KyHighs

July 2, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

LaRue County’s all-everything QB from ’21 has bolted to LCA. Where does that leave the Hawks? Well, it leaves them in need of someone to step it up in ’22 particularly under center. We believe the job will fall to Riley Hatfield, or perhaps it should. We believe Hatfield has the frame and skills to excel there and will lead the program back to its usual place of prominence. Enjoy the feature. HB.