’28 WR stretching the field of his undefeated, top-ranked, 4A squad
Well, it is playoff time in Kentucky. We have been featuring top-flight talent all year in this serial article and now it is time to matriculate toward a championship. Paducah Tilghman figures to factor prominently in the awarding of a title at the 4A level before the playoffs are through. Jaden Powell is a young skill position player with plus length and plus speed. Guys like this are why we have teams like this. This kid has had a very fine junior campaign and figures to be a prominent member of the Tilghman receiving corp going forward into next season. This kid can contribute defensively at the third level and factor into the coverage/return game to in the future and at the next level. Enjoy this feature.
Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Ass. Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
Big Ass Fans from Lexington, Kentucky has a simple corporate goal. The company is “creating a more comfortable world,” one fan at a time.
The logo is the rear of a donkey (Fanny) swishing its tail back and forth. The trademarked logo is among Kentucky’s more celebrated and well known corporate identities across the commonwealth and has come to represent commitment to quality, cutting-edge innovation, and product reliability.
This week our feature is about Jaden Powell from Paducah, KY’s Tilghman High School. Powell is a 6’0,” 165-pound speedy and explosive, multi-phase guy who primarily has been contributing at WR for The Blue Tornado this season. Powell can play anywhere on defense with the skills to contribute offensively at a number of positions from the slot to split out wide and the speed to participate in the coverage and return units on specials.
Powell’s excellent training together with his undeniable talent, mobility, speed, savvy, frame, and athleticism make him an attraction hard to overlook on any roster. This is made especially true when factoring in his 3.0-GPA.
Big Ass Fans is so much more than just a gigantic fan. It is gigantic quality, gigantic performance, and a gigantic commitment to reliability and innovation. Its size is far from the only selling point about our product. Our product is a Kentucky Comfort Creator. These days, isn’t that exactly what Kentucky needs?
Big Ass Fan’s logo is among Kentucky’s more celebrated and well known corporate identities across the commonwealth
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Powell is willing to do whatever his coaching staff and teammates need. He gives his talent freely for the betterment and enrichment of the team and not necessarily for himself which is a refreshing attribute to see in a young football star.
We believe Powell may be well on his way to making an All-State football team before much longer in his playing career. We talk about him a lot around our offices and his performance is meriting the attention.
This is exactly how great high school programs, like Tilghman High in Paducah, are built and maintained. The great programs are constructed from the ground up, just like great businesses, just like Big Ass Fans.
Powell may be on his way to making our All-State team…
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
Paducah, KY: Jaden Powell is a rarity in the high school game which is why he is enjoying his level of statistical success this season plying his wares for an undefeated and top-ranked 4A team entering tonight’s playoffs. The Blue Tornado (10-0) gets Marion County (3-7) tonight, at home, to open its playoff journey.
Powell is 6’0,” weighs around 165-pounds, has a plus reach and catch radius, with stretch the field, beat the defense over the top, downfield, 4.5-second, 40-yard dash speed. Powell has caught 14-balls in the regular season for 240-yards and four (4) TDs. That is averaging over 17-yards a catch and a TD every 3.5-receptions.
We want to break down Paducah’s matchup with Marion tonight. Here is the tale of the tape:
Paducah Tilghman is heavily favored to win the upcoming KHSAA Class 4A, first-round playoff game against Marion County. No opponent can be overlooked his time of year.
Game Details & Records
- Where the Game is Played: The matchup takes place at Paducah Tilghman High School (McRight Field at Blue Tornado Stadium) in Paducah, KY.
- Paducah Tilghman Record: 10–0 (No. 1 seed, ranked No. 10 statewide in Kentucky).
- Marion County Record: 3–7 (No. 4 seed).
Handicapping & Prediction
- Likely Score: Paducah Tilghman 49, Marion County 7.
- The Winner: Paducah Tilghman enters with a 100% win probability according to the Massey Ratings analytical model. The Blue Tornado feature a high-powered offense averaging nearly 50 points per game, whereas the Marion County Knights enter on a four (4)-game losing streak.
Playoff History: 1-Seeds vs. 4-Seeds
Historically in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) football playoffs, 1-seeds hold an overwhelming win rate of over 95% against 4-seeds in the opening round. Upsets do occasionally happen, but the cross-district pairing system is designed to reward dominant regular seasons with heavily favored home matchups to kick off the bracket.
Paducah is being rewarded here for its fine work over the course of a 10-0 regular season. Let’s insure The Blue Tornado takes full advantage.
This is Friday Night Fletch, reporting for KPGFootball, reminding you to PLAY THROUGH THE WHISTLE!
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