’28 QB at the controls of one of the first district’s more explosive offenses
The Tigers came into the year with James Bradley, Jr. getting reps at QB. Early on the staff recognized the attack would become more lethal with sophomore Jasiah McCarley at QB, letting Bradley roam free to maximize his efficiency and damage. Bradley has been a terror. We have already fed him, but easily could have again as he accounted for close to 400-all purpose yards against McCracken and five TDs and a two-pointer on special teams. Still, McCarley at QB was a heck of a good find for the staff and he is our award winner today.
HB Lyon, Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
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Hopkinsville, KY: We picked Hoptown to beat McCracken last week by three (3) points. However, we also acknowledged that the last one with the football would have a heck of a chance to win the game.
What we didn’t know is that ’27 Brock Wilson from McCracken would score 11-points on the night, including a FG good from 50. We also never fathomed that at least one of the defenses wouldn’t manage a stop on at least one of the drives as the two offenses scored 115-points combined in 48-minutes of game clock.
A point a minute is the standard for offensive productivity and thought to be outstanding. These two teams both averaged well over a point a minute and, combined, scored 2.4-points a minute in what ended up a 59-56 scored in favor of the Mustangs.
That was the second weekend in a row McCracken was involved in a 59-56 final. McCracken was coming off a loss by that same margin to an undefeated Murray High a week prior.
One thing seems certain; Hopkinsville High, in its only year in 6A, District 1, before the system merges it with Christian County, is as good this year as any other team in the district. If the Tigers hold serve in the game remaining, and they will be favored in each, they will enter the playoffs, seeded 2nd, with a 6-4 record, and with a first round game at home in the KHSAA playoffs.
Hopkinsville is as good as any other team in 6A’s first district
Friday Night Fletch
A reason for the resurgence has been the exceptional play of its young, sophomore QB, Jasiah McCarley. Getting the play from McCarley the Tigers have enjoyed has freed the offense up to utilize its most dynamic star, James Bradley, Jr., and to utilize the skill sets of its “other stars” like Tremayne Clay and Aiden Jesse.
The other night, at home against McCracken, McCarley completed 11 of his 20-passing attempts for 283-yards and 4-TDs. Bradley gained 283-yards rushing and scored 3-times over the ground to go with his 97-yards receiving (4-receptions) and two receiving TDs.
Clay and Jesse combined for six (6) receptions, 157-yards receiving and a pair of scores. All in all, it was a “Gameboy” type night for offensive players on both teams.
Particularly for a sophomore, McCarley has been sharp for the Tigers all season. On the year, McCarley is 60 for 127 for 1,298-yards and 14-TDs against 4-picks. McCarley also has a TD rushing.
McCarley is quite the prospect and definitely in the running for ranking among 2028’s top QB prospects, commonwealth-wide, with players like Miles Hollon (Breathitt), Nash Whelan (Lexington Christian Academy), and William Shoptaw (Hazard). McCarley is 5’10,” 165-pounds, and sports a 3.6 GPA.
Identifying a potential weapon like Jasiah McCarley, should certainly help get Hopkinsville High School ready for the challenges ahead. That is why Jasiah McCarley, is our Lasaters Coffee & Tea, Wake Up and Smell the Coffee Player of the Week.
That being said, we feel it is high time for people around Hopkinsville, KY to take notice of this outstanding Tiger team and some of its outstanding performers. Hey Hoptown High, as far as Jasiah McCarley is concerned; it’s time to wake up and smell the coffee!
In an effort to help this prospect’s continued development, Jasiah McCarley may go, this Friday (October 10, 2025), to any of our area locations and be served a free drink of his choice and free breakfast or other sandwich/food item, completely free of charge!
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