Articles by Henry Lyon

About Henry Lyon
Have coached at the high school and middle school level. Have worked in athletic administration. Conceal my identity to enable my candor on articles published by this magazine. Only members of the editorial board are aware of my true identity.

Knott County’s Blake Whitaker proving a reliable target down the field…

October 10, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

When writing features and covering Kentucky high school football, many publications exclusively cover players on the really good teams. Well, there are players on rosters for teams who struggle. The difference between the rosters of teams doing well versus those who aren’t is often the number of good players the roster contains. Blake Whitaker for Knott County Central is a very good football player. Enjoy this feature about a player who (without us) may get both overlooked and underexposed.

Ten of the top HS football matchups for October 11, 2019…

October 8, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

Here is how we see 10 Friday-night match-ups fleshing out on October 11, 2019. We haven’t quite figured where we will be Friday night, leaning toward taking in the Anderson County at Bourbon County game in Paris, Kentucky. Anyway, this level of sarcasm is protected content for subscribers only. Sorry. #UMustPayToHateUs!

KPGFootball’s vote in the Associated Press weekly top-ten poll due out 10-07-2019

October 6, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

We are enormously privileged to get to vote in the weekly AP top-10 football polls for all 6 classifications of KHSAA football. This article is how we cast our ballot this week. THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL POLL as it will be released to the public this coming Monday afternoon, if tradition holds. We pour over data and statistical information in order to arrive at each team’s poll position. Don’t get too upset with how we vote, it plays itself out on the field anyway.

How the Top Teams Did….

October 6, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

Here is a little recap of how the Associated Press top-10 in Kentucky High School football fared this past weekend. Enjoy the article and the witty commentary thrown in free of charge! You’re welcome…HB

Class of 2020’s Noah Batey (@batey_noah) from Greenbrier High School is the Stewart Williams Robertson County Player of the Week

October 4, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

This week’s Stewart Williams Company Robertson County Player of the Week is Noah Batey from Greenbrier High School. Batey is a 6-4, 290-pound OT who is playing well for the Bobcats so far this season in spite of the team’s struggling somewhat at 1-5. His play regularly exceeds any and all reasonable expectations, week after week. Enjoy this look at a big guy getting the job done for his teammates. Join us again next week as we look to recognize another of Robertson County’s worthy players.

Someone should take 2021’s Baron Wells from Caldwell County to Vegas

October 2, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

Do you feel lucky punk? Do you? Those famous words were uttered by “Dirty Harry” Callahan, played by actor Clint Eastwood. Callahan was a police detective made famous in a series of movies in the 70’s and 80’s. Baron Wells’ response to whether he feels lucky would have to be a resounding “Yes.” Read why in this article.

Thursday Night’s Weekly-Winners!

October 2, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

This week is different as there are a ton of teams about to go on “Fall Break” so many of these teams, which would normally play on Friday, will play Thursday instead. Enjoy this look at the Thursday match-ups.

This week’s official AP top 10 football poll…

September 30, 2019 Henry Lyon 0

We at KPGFootball are, once again, very pleased to represent our readers and subscribers as voting members of the Associated Press here in Kentucky. The following is this week’s top 10 polls in all six Kentucky high school classifications.