
2025 dual threat QB and two sport star has proven to be quite the program builder
Brady Atwell has been (appropriately) described as a grown man playing against “little boys.” It appears an appropriate description when any Owensboro Catholic opponent attempts to tackle the 6’4,” 235-pound signal caller. The last two seasons, Atwell has been Aces, especially as a passer. Atwell has been among the team’s top rushers too. The WKU baseball commit is also in the “Mr. Football” race. Can he lead the Aces to a 2A title this coming weekend? They face a tough Beechwood team, with a ton of pedigree and championship banners, with a superstar QB (Clay Haden, 2,808 passing yards in ’24; 46TDs; and a 67% completion rate) under center of its own.
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, KPGFootball

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Owensboro, KY: There is a raging, ongoing debate about whom should win Mr. Football this season. You have Chase Hayden at Beechwood who has thrown for close to 3,000-yards and 46-TDs, you have Jarren Johnson, who has rushed for over 2,500-yards and scored 43-rushing TDs, and you have Brady Atwell, perhaps the commonwealth’s top baseball prospect, who has thrown for over 3,400-yards and 47-TDs while being the team’s second leading rusher and scoring 18-rushing TDs to boot.

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These three are a “far from an exhaustive” list of the candidates but these three are certainly in the race. All three of these guys contribute in multiple phases of the game, which sort of sets them apart from some of the others.
We have, from time to time over the season, espoused support for many, different candidates for the award. Atwell may be the only “candidate,” for whom the award (Mr. Football) is, arguably, a birthright.
Brady Atwell’s uncle is Travis Atwell. You may remember him.
Uncle was the first player to throw and run for over 2,000 yards in a single season, with 2,486 passing yards and 34 touchdowns, and 2,308 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns. Uncle Travis also ranked 15th in the state for rushing and second in the state for scoring that year.
Travis team was state runner-up. His nephew is hoping to complete the “hat-trick.” Brady will have his chance this coming weekend.
Atwell is a limb which didn’t fall far from his family tree
Friday Night Fletch
On the year, Brady Atwell has completed 227 of his 328 attempts for 3,406-yards, 47-TDs, and 5-picks. Atwell has also gained 563-yards on the ground and scored 18-TDs rushing.

Atwell is second on the team in scoring with 114-points. Atwell has contributed a hand full of tackles from his LBer post and thrown in some specialty stats, like TFLs, to boot.
Against Somerset, in the semis, Atwell seemed particularly “brilliant.” In the semis, Atwell completed 20 of his 25 passing attempts (80% completion rate) for 303-yards and 3-TDs (and no INTs). Atwell carried the football nine-times for 45-yards and a TD. Atwell registered six (6) tackles on defense with a pair of tackles for loss.
Owensboro Catholic has a big task ahead in this upcoming title game against Beechwood. Beechwood has hung quite a few banners on its walls. The Tigers will not enter the fray scared, you can count on that.
Of course, if the Aces feel they belong in this battle it is for very good reason. After all, the Aces were just in Lexington a year ago, falling short by a measly five points.
This is a hard game to predict. We have been unabashed fans of Owensboro Catholic all year; but realize what a fine club the “Aces” will face this coming weekend. We like Catholic to “get over the hump” in this game. If the Aces can’t win with this stud at QB, then when?
KPGFootball prediction: Owensboro Catholic 38, Beechwood 35
Join us next week as we return to honor another weekly prize winner. Until then, pop some Mingua Beef Jerky in your mouth and savor the quality and flavor which sets it apart from the competition. Remember, our product is superior and one of a kind; just like Owensboro Catholic’s Brady Atwell.
This is Friday Night Fletch reporting for Kentucky Prep Gridiron and reminding you to PLAY THROUGH THE WHISTLE. Don’t forget to SAVOR THE FLAVOR!
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