’26 RB may be the next ‘Mr. Football’ from the Appalachia mountains
If Landon Yoak doesn’t remind you of Bell County’s ’23 “Mr. Football,” Daniel Thomas, then I am not sure you follow HS football enough to get much from reading us. Might I suggest a nice digital magazine on muffin baking? Yoak is a 5’10,” 200-pound down hill stud, with a 275-pound bench press, a 455-pound squat, a 285-pound power clean, and a 4.1 GPA. There is a ton to love about this guy particularly his “Friday Night” production.
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
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The East Carter Raiders came perilously close to making the 3A title game a year ago. They caught state finalist Bell County in Middlesboro in the third (or Regional Championship) round and took Dudley Hilton’s Bobcats to overtime before succumbing 38-36.
Come to think of it, the Bobcats struggled with Hart County in the semis too, winning by two points (30-28) but in regulation. There was some real parity on that side of the bracket.
East Carter had a weapon which returns this coming season. His name is Landon Yoak and he was only a sophomore in ’23.
In spite of his “tender” age, Yoak carried the football 220-times from scrimmage, gained 1,434-yards, scored 21-rushing TDs, was the team’s fifth leading receiver, and its top scorer. That is a ton of production offensively for a sophomore on a 9-3, near state finalist, 3A, Kentucky HS football team.
He also played defense. On defense, where his time was limited and closely monitored owing to his value on offense, Yoak registered 12-tackles, 4-TFLs, 2-INTs, 1-FR, 38-IRNYs, and one (1) of the team’s two (2) pick-sixes.
Yoak carried it 220-times, gained 1,434-yards, scored 21-rushing TDs, was the team’s fifth leading receiver, and its top scorer
KHSAA Statistical Website
Looking at the prospect’s dimensions, his level of production appears even more believable. Yoak is 5’10,” 200-pounder with a 275-pound bench, a 455-pound squat, and a 285-pound power clean. The most important statistic is his 4.1-GPA which makes him a Clearinghouse cinch anywhere he decides to play, collegiately.
Like a lot of one-cutters from the hills, there will be questions about Yoak’s speed. Not the fastest runner in the backfield, Yoak makes up for a lack of separation speed with enough power and explosion to just run the heck over would be tacklers.
East Carter dropped a one-pointer to Estill, lost to Greenup County by 10, and dropped the playoff, overtime contest by two points on the road to Bell. Other than those three games, the Raiders were perfect.
Can they do it again, fans wonder? Well they have the weapons returning to take even a deeper run in ’24. Those weapons appear particularly lethal, at RB anyway.
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 East Carter High’s, Landon Yoak.
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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