Fletcher Long

Kam Wells has gotten himself ‘game ready,’ already @CoachAtchley, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @ColonelFootball

May 3, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Kam Wells is a beast whose frame can virtually finish anywhere. He is strong as a bull, wins the leverage game against about anyone, has tremendous leg kick and explosion, and elite strength and power. Wells will likely have to be deployed “both ways” this coming Fall even though he will be a freshman. We have seen freshmen start at really good programs and acquit themselves very, very well. What will Wells do? We would be surprised if he did anything less than dominate many of his mirrors over the course of his initial campaign. Enjoy the feature.

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Bryson Ford would rather give you a song than diamonds or gold @CoachAtchley, @khsaafootball, @KyHighFootball, @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @ColonelFootball

May 2, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Bryson Ford is one of ’29s finest at either MLB or TE. It isn’t likely he plays both ways at 6A Christian County, at least not as a freshman. It is highly likely he gets varsity early run on defense. They call him “Cowboy” and the nickname just fits. Unlike the song written by Ed and Patsy Bruce, letting your son grow up to be this particular “Cowboy” isn’t nearly as bad a prospect as the other type of cowboy. This kid has enviable length, a solid frame, and has his strength and power numbers close to where you would like to see them. If we can get a little height and more density we will be cooking with grease. Enjoy this feature about one of our favorite players.

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Donavan Smith, ’27 LB, from Knox County Central High is the Kentucky Comfort Creator of the Week @bigassfans, @minguabeefjerky, @KyHighFootball, @khsaafootball, @donavon_smith42, @KnoxCentralFB, @CoachMillsKCHS

May 2, 2025 Fletcher Long 0

Donavon Smith from Barbourville, Kentucky is among the very best the ’27 graduating class has at the LB position anywhere on the eastern end of the commonwealth of Kentucky. Smith is a 6’0,” 210-pounder who hits like a ton of bricks. Smith registered 116-tackles, over his sophomore season, and contributed seven (7) QB-sacks, four (4)-TFLs, 2-FFs, and 2-FRs, one of which he scooped and scored. Knox Central is pleased to have this type talent returning in its defensive second level and we are glad we get to enjoy this cat another two seasons. Enjoy this feature about a kid whose performance made the unbearable heat a tad more bearable and who hopes his performance brings comfort to the home fans around Knox County, KY this upcoming Fall. Let’s keep it comfortable out there, Kentucky, and allow us to help you out in that regard.

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State of the Union Address Regarding KHSAA Football; Fletcher Long Honored by Kentucky House of Representatives… @minguabeefjerky, @bigassfans, @KyHighFootball

December 29, 2024 Fletcher Long 0

The recent decision in the USDC court case pending in the Middle District of Tennessee has long reaching ramifications. We discuss it in this article as well as take a moment to recognize Fletcher Long on his Citation of Achievement he received from the Kentucky House of Representatives. I know it looks like I am ringing my own bell, and I am, but I write the articles around here; what do you want from me? Enjoy this feature.

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‘Friday Night Fletch,’ IS Kentucky Middle and High School Football- @sfitz_840whas @840WHAS @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky

December 15, 2023 Greg Gough 2

He’s now know throughout Kentucky as “Friday Night Fletch.” We have known him as Fletcher Long since coming online many years ago. He has personally authored well over 1,300 articles on the topic of middle and high school football and is known throughout Kentucky as the leading expert on middle and high school football and its stars and coaches. He didn’t want us to publish this. He was outvoted. Enjoy this recognition long overdue for my friend and partner. Greg Gough.

Friday Night Fletch picks the Regional Championship Winners… @1776Bank @PrepSpin @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @840WHAS @sfitz_840whas @evans02_Mike 

November 12, 2023 Fletcher Long 1

Friday Night Fletch has become a commonwealth-wide phenomenon in high school football circles. Frankly and succinctly put, Fletcher Long knows twice as much about the world of KHSAA football as any one person alive today. He is an expert; he has done the work. Enjoy this article and let’s see Friday night how right or wrong he was.

What the heck is a Greenwood Gator and why the heck are they tearing up 5A, District-Two? @GHSGatorSports @gwgatornation @GHSGatorFball @GWoodFootball @1776Bank @minguabeefjerky @KyHighFootball @kyhighs @HLpreps @MaxPreps @PrepSpin

October 1, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Just who do these Greenwood Gators think they are? Well, Class 5A title contenders if the Gators’ performance to date means anything at all. The Gators have played a meaty and tough schedule with a brutal closing stretch upcoming but many around Warren County believe they have the recipe for upsetting some folks around the 2nd district. For now, the Gators are ranked in the AP, top 10, and sitting at 6-1 on the year. Enjoy this look at a hot, up and coming, football team. HB.

@AGLOADING26 (Austin Gough, Owensboro Senior, UK) hits the mark for @CentreFootball, RIGHT DEAD-CENTRE! @d3football @MountUnionFB @minguabeefjerky @PrepSpin @kyhighs @HLPreps @1776Bank @SrHighFootball @OwensboroTimes #Brotherhood @KYFUTURESTARS @Jay_Fallin

July 31, 2022 Henry Lyon 0

Centre College has been killing it on the recruiting trail. The small college in Danville, Kentucky is in the midst of an unparalleled facilities upgrade and the talent, particularly in-Kentucky, is flocking to the small town known for winning football titles at various levels of play. Austin Gough has now decided to take his considerable talents down the road a bit and report for duty in the Colonels’ regiment. Read this feature about Centre College’s newest Colonel. HB.