Newburg Middle School, can the Tigers repeat?

July 9, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

Continuing on the discussion leading up to the release of the Kentucky Prep Gridiron, all-Classification, Middle School, pre-season top 20 poll, we turn our attention to the Newburg Middle School Tigers. The Tigers are coached by Melvin Blakey III, who through his work with B & B Precision Training is […]

OMS, in the race for Number 1

July 8, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

As all of you are aware, Kentucky Prep Gridiron is releasing its Pre-season, All Classification, Middle School Football top 20 poll next week. This poll is being brought to you by a new corporate sponsor and will be something we continue weekly through the season up until and through the […]

The Danville Admirals are Anchored in Excellence

July 3, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

Before anyone think me too clever, the motto Anchored in Excellence didn’t originate with me. Actually, it is the official motto of the Danville High School and, under the circumstances, it certainly seems appropriate. Danville High School has won 10 titles (1962, 1984, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2000, 2001, 2003 […]

Tornado Warning

June 30, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

Do any of you have any idea who Lloyd Tilghman was? Lloyd Tilghman commanded a brigade in the Vicksburg campaign and was killed by a shell at the Battle of Champion Hill where he was praised for his gallantry. Prior to his recognition for gallantry, he was the same Lloyd […]

Fort Thomas Bluebirds…singing a song…

June 29, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

Willie Nelson, a.k.a. The Red Headed Stranger, once penned a song entitled Blue Skies in which he wrote…Blue birds singin’ a song/Nothin’ but blue skies from now on…I have no idea the motivation of Shotgun Willie in writing and then cutting a huge hit with those lyrics. There are two things I do know; […]

The Shamrocks from Louisville Trinity

June 29, 2017 Fletcher Long 0

According to Wikipedia, a shamrock is a young sprig of clover used as a symbol of Ireland and, particularly, Saint Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, as a metaphor of the Holy Trinity. The Shamrock is particularly associated with the concept of being lucky. I have heard an Irish blessing, the […]

Hold that Tiger…!

June 27, 2017 Fletcher Long 2

While I am tipping the hat to top High School programs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, it hardly seems fair that I should omit my Alma Mater, Hopkinsville High School. Hopkinsville High School is the 12th winningest program in KHSAA history, coming in with a career mark of 650-476-33. Coach Fleming […]