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"What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other word would smell as sweet..."
William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet," 1597 A.D.
They call him “Abe,” like in “Honest Abe.” Don’t know if he can split a rail like “Honest Abe” or run a country half as well but he is way more dangerous sweeping the end than the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, ever thought of being. Abreyan Fletcher has a great name. Fletcher also has a ton of game. The 5’10,” 180-pounder would like to lead Union County back to the KHSAA title game in ’25. Can he do it? We’ll discuss it right here…
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
Morganfield, KY: I had an English teacher in school who I just loved to death. One thing she found hilarious was telling me to “Fletch-Off” when I studied under her.
She thought it was hilarious. To tell the truth, it was rather funny.
Off” somewhere right
about now!
Fletcher was a popular name when I was in high school. That was in the middle of the serious of movies about a reporter named Irwin Maurice “Fletch” Fletcher.
Fletch was the title of the first edition of the movie franchise. Then came Fletch Lives and, finally, Fletch Won.
I never watched Fletch Won. The other two were fabulous. I must watch the third and final submission.
Chevy Chase played “Fletch” in these movies and the theme centered around an unconventional investigative reporter for a Los Angeles newspaper using unorthodox methods at researching and then reporting on stories of considerable interest.
Fletch was known for his sarcastic wit, use of disguises, and generally laid-back demeanor even in dangerous situations. As for dangerous situations, Fletch commonly found himself in several such trick-bags owing to the aforementioned unorthodox way he practiced journalism.
Resulting from the popularity of those movies, and Chevy Chase’s brilliant and humorous portrayal of the central character, I started to be called “Fletch.” Abreyan Fletcher comes to this proud name in a more conventional way. It is his family or surname.
It was my given name. I was named for family members similarly Christened.
The name has an interesting origin. A “Fletch” is the feather part of an arrow launched by a bow or longbow. The guy who fastened the feathers to the arrows which acts as the guiding system for this medieval harbinger of death was, therefore, called a “Fletcher.”
Fletchers were important people in early English society. The English longbow was a crucial weapon in early English warfare, particularly during the Hundred Years’ War due to its range, rate of fire, and ability to penetrate armor.
It allowed English forces, often outnumbered, to achieve decisive victory. The English archer’s impact extended beyond the battlefield, influencing military strategy, social structures, and even national identity.
Were Fletchers as critical to early English society as Abreyan “Abe” Fletcher was to Union County’s football fortunes in ’24? It’s a fair comparison.
Abe Fletcher played in all three (3) phases and all 15 of the Braves games in ’24
Friday Night Fletch-Off
Fletcher played in all 15-games for the Braves. The Braves were 12-3 in ’24 and traveled to Lexington, KY to play Christian Academy-Louisville for the 3A crown. While they lost, any season where you beat traditional powerhouse Belfry High in the semis is a darn fine year.
Fletcher was key to the attack. Fletcher averaged 12.75 yards per reception a year ago and gained 604-yards on 74-carries, scoring seven (7) TDs rushing. That comes out to roughly 8.2 yards a carry.
Fletcher scored 46-points, including four (4)-points on a pair of two-pointers on special teams. Fletcher, on defense, registered 28-tackles, and a pick (INT) he took back 28-yards.
I bet there were a ton of coaches around the area having to play against ‘Ole Honest Abe Fletcher who would have liked for him to just “Fletch-Off” when he started burning their chances at defeating Union County. I bet that is exactly what my old English teacher from high school would have said.
What’s in a name William Shakespeare? There appears to be quite a bit in this one.
This is Friday Night Fletch, reporting for KPGFootball and KPI Newspaper Group, reminding you to PLAY THROUGH THE WHISTLE!
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