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

Michael McDaniel knows 2023 is his time to come to the front of his class @Michael60053670 @_Elite3 @Coach_Lovely @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @PrepSpin @MaxPreps

April 27, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

College players need to hit the lineup by their sophomore years in HS. We have discussed this many, many times and that seems to be true regardless the quality of the program or its level of play. We believe McDaniel is a future college football player. He was in the lineup in ’22 and productive. To quote BTO (Bachman-Turner Overdrive), “You ain’t seen nothing yet…”

Brach Rice is one of Kentucky’s finest at the LB slot; on top of that, he’s the @minguabeefjerky Protein-packed Performer of the Week @RiceBrach @CaochPBurke @tsfootball @HopkinsCentral @_CoachManning @evans02-mike @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps

April 26, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

It is time to crown another Mingua Beef Jerky Protein-packed Performer. This week we are picking a young man whose team would have a very difficult time competing without all of his contributions. Enjoy this feature and don’t forget to get by a local dispensary and buy yourself some of the country’s finest in all-beef, jerky products. Life is short…#SavorTheFlavor! FL.

Max Vanderkooi, from North Laurel, should hit the field early @max_vanderkooi @CoachDCharles @BoysGirls13th @NLJAGSFOOTBALL @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @HopkinsCentral @evans02_mike @_CoachManning @KYFUTRESTARS

April 24, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Max Vanderkooi is as good of an offensive center prospect as there is in the ’27 class of Kentucky prospects. He is an example of the steps we regularly take to ensure our database contains the best talent in the commonwealth before you have even heard of them. It is our duty, and one we take seriously. Enjoy this look at a young football playing stud who will hit the field quickly this coming Fall. FL.

Timothy Maddox Catlin, ’23, PK/DB, from Webster County High is the @1776Bank Revolutionary Player of the Week. @evans02_mike @Yfnmcnary @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @WebCoFootball @PrepSpin

April 21, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

Okay, we were late to the party here. However, we are charged with finding and celebrating the same type excellence which has made Independence Bank a revolutionary in the financial services market and the fastest growing bank in the commonwealth of Kentucky. We feel we have done that here, even if we were a little tardy. Enjoy the feature. FL.

Isaac Manning, from the Storm, calling for cloudy skies on the KHSAA horizon @_CoachManning @evans02_mike @Coach_Lovely @HopkinsCentral @minguabeefjerky @1776Bank @KyHighFootball @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

April 20, 2023 Fletcher Long 0

There are a lot of people in the college football recruiting world who have steadfastly maintained college football players, in high school, find the field over the course of their sophomore seasons, regardless of where they play. Some parents have asked us if it benefits a high school prospect to play at a prestigious program, routinely challenging for championships, as far as that prospect’s college destinations. Enjoy this feature as we delve into sone of that. FL.

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.