Articles by Fletcher Long

About Fletcher Long
Two-time winner of Kentucky Press Association awards for excellence in writing and reporting news stories while Managing Editor of the Jackson (KY) Times-Voice

Lovell Martin is the week’s @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @Love11Martin3 @FDHSATHLETICS @FDHSStudentSec @FDouglassFB @1776Bank @HopinsCentral @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @PrepSpin @HLpreps

April 19, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

This award, and its prize package, has become the most prestigious and sought after distinction in Kentucky middle and high school football. Winners like this guy here are a major reason why. Enjoy this look at one of the better athletes in his area and don’t forget to #Savortheflavor. FL.

Matthew Stephens is entering the 9th-grade (we believe) at Bethlehem High, The Eagles are eager to see what he can add to their mix @MJStephens54 @KYFUTURESTARS #Brotherhood @BethlehemHSFB @HopkinsCentral @_ChrisManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank

April 18, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

This kid is a 6-0, 320-pounder who moves much better than anyone would think. He was on the Future Stars team a year ago and a favorite to repeat. Have we mentioned he is pretty close to enrolling in the 9th-grade? Wow! Enjoy this feature about a pound-for-pound, football playing monster. FL.

Tyleeq Williams, from Bardstown High is Ty-rific! @Tyty3W @coachfoley1 @CoachHopperton @CentreFootball @bucs_fball @_CoachGonzLWC @CentreFootball @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @KyHighFootball

April 17, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

We have written about this guy before today. In fact, we believe we have before featured him twice. It could be more. However, pretty hard to ignore a 5’5,” 150-pounder who accomplishes the feats of athleticism attributed to this football player. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Layne Alford, and his Franklin-Simpson Wildcats, are ready to get things back to normal. @LayneAlford33 @FSFootball @FSHSathletics @Traviss7979 @ScottC_Scout @FSHSmedicine @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

April 15, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

When we first went online, the Wildcats from Franklin-Simpson seemed unbeatable. They were in the midst of a three (3) year run of titles in Class 4A. They haven’t been breathing such rarified air for a minute or two but seem as though the ascent back to that level has begun in earnest. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Trajdon Davis, ’25 QB/LB, is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @Trajdon11 @saadiq-clements @HCCols_Football @NxtLevelAtx @_CoachGonzLWC @CentreFootball @SportsReportHC @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball

April 14, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

Trajdon Davis is among the most explosive, productive, and accomplished players at the dual-threat QB post in the ’25 class. 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.

Ethan Spence, ’25 from Meade County, starting to draw some notice… @EthanSpenc18493 @CentreFootball @CoachCalley21 @teeroyhowell @CoachRuggles @KolterSmithKY @PrepSpin @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps

April 11, 2023 Fletcher Long 2

Bigs are hard to develop and they can be hard to evaluate. Frame is mostly what recruiters look for as the OL is a hard study from a production stand point. Here is a big-guy whose frame is still developing but he is playing football at a very high level right now, coming out of his sophomore season. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Satterly from Bryan Station ready for a new challenge… @ElliotDS07 @bryanstationfb @GaryMccauley73 @CoachHalloran71 @jthas3 @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @PrepSpin @HLpreps

April 10, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Satterly is a kid who hasn’t gotten any Friday night run yet. He’s been playing goalkeeper for the Defenders’ “other” football team. He has decided to try his hand at American football and he has the measurables to do it. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Landon Bullock is following in some mighty big footsteps… @Bullock58Landon @SammyBullock75 @BE_Chargers @BECoachKendrick

April 8, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

There will always be room at the Inn for the 5’8,” 230-pound star lineman slotted inside on either the offensive or defensive lines of scrimmage. Landon Bullock may growth-spurt out of that class of player into a college, D-1 prospect. Should he not, there are other levels of college ball which afford very similar opportunities (and some even better) than the D-1 guys. Enjoy the feature. FL.