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2025 RB/LB has proven himself on the diamond and gridiron

Chase Flaherty is a 5’10,” 185-pound running back/linebacker who has proven himself on the diamond as well as the gridiron. Flaherty had a tremendous game against Breathitt in the second round of the playoffs. Of course, no one should have been the least bit surprised. Flaherty has done it all year. Flaherty has played a huge role in the team’s compiling an 11-1 record and a home date with Martin County (9-3) for the Regional Championship in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.

HB Lyon, Scouting Director, KPGFootball

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Our recipes and our quality ingredients, hand-cut from solid pieces of beef, are never chopped or formed like other brands, making our products superior and one of a kind. That would make our products similar to this week’s Protein-packed Performer, Chase Flaherty ’25 RB/LB from Beechwood High in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. 

Fort Mitchell, KY: Chase Flaherty is a bit undersized everywhere but where it counts; performance! Flaherty is a senior RB/LB who is 5’10,” and who weighs 185-pounds.

Here is the rub…he’s also a baseball star in addition to his football playing exploits. Matter of fact, we hear he clips off 60s in 6.99-seconds and has an infield velocity of 86-miles per hour.

What does that all mean? You may have to ask a baseball person. We cover football around here. Still, it sounded impressive to us.

There is a conversion formula which can take a 60-yard time in baseball and tell you what the prospect’s likely 40-time figures to be. We have worked that formula and believe Flaherty runs the 40 in 4.66-seconds (or there about). For a running back playing at the 2A level that is plenty fast.

Flaherty had quite the night in the second round against Breathitt. Flaherty carried the ball 16-times for 134-yards with five (5) rushing TDs. Flaherty caught three (3) balls for 97-yards and scored a receiving TD. Flaherty scored 36 of the team’s 56-points. Flaherty had quite a night.

On the year, Flaherty has gained 1,193-yards and scored 21-TDs. Flaherty has caught 4-TDs receiving. Flaherty has a hand full of tackles with an INT on defense. 

The most important statistic is his team’s being is 11-1. The Tigers, from Beechwood and 17-times a Kentucky football champion, has a home date with Martin County (9-3) for the regional championship in Fort Mitchell upcoming this weekend.

What will be the likely result of that game? We’re glad you asked.

We have run the numbers and believe it likely Beechwood advances to the semi-state next weekend. According to our algorithm, we believe Beechwood has a 98% chance of sending Martin County back to Inez, Kentucky to ready for basketball.

KPGFootball prediction: Beechwood 48, Martin County 14

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 Beechwood High’s Chase Flaherty.  

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!