The Lexington Herald-Leader released its Top 50 Players in the state today and a few local players made the cut:
Top players in Kentucky
(Based on a survey of coaches)
Player Ht. Wt. Yr. Pos.
Tyler Black, Mason County 6-2 210 Sr. DE/LB
Kyle Bolin, Lexington Catholic 6-2 185 Jr. QB
Hunter Bowles, Glasgow 6-6 245 Sr. TE/DE
Jalen Boyd, Western 6-1 185 Sr. DB
Devin Bruns, Highlands 6-1 220 Sr. NG
Drake Bruns, Highlands 6-0 193 Sr. DB
Jeffrey Canady, Knox Central 6-0 195 Jr. WR
Thomas Chapman, Manual 6-4 285 Sr. DL
Jeremy Clark, Madisonville 6-4 200 Sr. WR/DB
Tyler Combs, Lawrence County 6-5 275 Sr. OL/DL
Cory Davenport, Bell County 5-9 180 Sr. RB
Travis Elliott, Ryle 5-11 215 Sr. RB
Tyler English, Trinity 6-4 260 Sr. OL
J.D. Harmon, Paducah Tilghman 6-3 190 Sr. ATH
Josh Harris, Mason County 6-2 200 Sr. RB/LB
Jason Hatcher, Trinity 6-3 225 Jr. LB
Zach Hester, Boyle County 6-2 230 Sr. LB/RB
John Michael Heile, Trinity 6-4 275 Sr. OL
Brady Hightchew, Beechwood 6-1 180 Sr. QB/DB
Jonathan Jackson, Mayfield 5-11 200 Jr. LB/RB
Joseph Jamerson, Prestonsburg 6-3 215 Sr. WR/DB
T.D. Jemison, Tates Creek 6-0 285 Sr. OL/DL
Bubba Johnson, Lafayette 5-11 195 Sr. RB/DB
J.J. Jude, Johnson Central 5-9 190 Sr. RB
Ben Lawler, Scott County 6-3 205 Sr. QB
Joe Manley, Bowling Green 6-6 320 Sr. OL
Vinny Miller, Henry Clay 5-11 175 Sr. ATH
Tyrone Pearson, Seneca 6-3 285 Sr. DL
Zeke Pike, Dixie Heights 6-5 225 Sr. QB
James Quick, Trinity 6-1 185 Jr. WR
Chase Roark, Middlesboro 6-3 205 Sr. QB
Matt Robinson, Perry Central 6-1 235 Sr. LB
Daniel Ross, Jeffersontown 6-5 240 Sr. DE/LB
Austin Sheehan, Highlands 5-10 165 Sr. WR
Travon Spencer, Fern Creek 6-1 190 Sr. DB/WR
George Stone, St. Xavier 6-1 205 Sr. LB
Quintez Sutton, Manual 6-3 175 Sr. WR
Keith Thieleman, Boyle County 6-1 270 Sr. DL
Cameron Thomas, East Jessamine 5-9 175 Sr. RB
Ryan Timmons, Franklin County 5-11 175 Jr. WR
Kyle Todd, Elizabethtown 6-3 200 Sr. QB
Patrick Towles, Highlands 6-6 235 Sr. QB
Anthony Wales, Central 5-9 170 Sr. RB/ATH
DarMontre Warr, Manual 5-9 180 Sr. RB/ATH
Ryan White, Trinity 5-10 180 Jr. DB
Alan Williams, Southwestern 6-2 195 Sr. WR/LB
Storm Wilson, Somerset 5-10 175 Sr. WR/DB
Adam Wing, Rowan County 6-4 210 Sr. QB
Cody Withrow, Ashland Blazer 6-3 185 Sr. WR
Travis Wright, Trinity 6-1 185 Jr. QB
Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/08/14/1845010/50-of-the-top-high-school-football.html#ixzz1V3HY6c9v
Also the LHL released it's 10 poll for each class (1A-6A):
CLASS 6A
1. Trinity (14-1) Rocks overwhelming state favorite.
2. St. Xavier (10-3) Mike Glaser in 30th year as Tigers boss.
3. Manual (6-6) Crimsons in district with Trinity, St. X, Male.
4. Scott Co. (10-4) Cards best 6A team outside of Louisville?
5. Male (10-4) RB Ronjae Morris will fuel Bulldogs' offense.
6. Henry Clay (9-3) Vinny Miller is X-factor for Blue Devils.
7. Eastern (6-5) Eagles are strong at skill positions.
8. Ryle (12-2) RB Travis Elliott is Raiders' star.
9. Henderson Co. (9-3) Clay Clevenger's team best in west?
10. Dixie Heights (6-6) Can QB Zeke Pike make Colonels a contender?
CLASS 5A
1. Bowling Green (9-3) Purples delighted Highlands went to 4A.
2. John Hardin (13-1) Bulldogs have 51-5 record since 2007.
3. Harlan Co. (11-3) Tom Larkey has the Black Bears growlin'.
4. Warren Central (10-3)Lost to Christian Co. 27-26 in 2010 semis.
5. Anderson Co. (9-4) Almost upset John Hardin in 2010 playoffs.
6. East Jessamine (8-4)Cameron Thomas ran for 2,400 yards last fall.
7. Christian Co. (12-3) Last year's state runner-up has to reload.
8. Franklin Co. (7-4) WR Ryan Timmons one of Flyers' skilled stars.
9. Pulaski Co. (11-2) Maroons won 10 games 3 of the last 4 years.
10. Southwestern (6-5) Warriors have returnees at 17 of 22 spots.
CLASS 4A
1. Highlands (14-1)UK commit Patrick Towles leads loaded Bluebirds.
2. Boyle Co. (15-0) Rebels riding state-best 30-game win streak.
3. Lex. Catholic (7-6) QB Kyle Bolin leads young, veteran Knights.
4. Johnson Cent. (l0-3) J.J. Jude will be workhorse at RB again.
5. Lone Oak (11-2) Cole Ousley threw for 3,300 yards last year.
6. Allen Co.-Scott. (13-1)Close runner-up to Boyle Co. last year.
7. Owensboro (6-5) Red Devils should like drop from 5A to 4A.
8. Western (10-4) Coach Lavell Boyd's son Jalen is star WR.
9. Knox Central (10-3) Former Mr. Football Scott Russell takes reins.
10. Cov. Catholic (6-6) Can Colonels give Highlands competition?
CLASS 3A
1. Central (9-6) Jackets seek fourth title in five years.
2. Pad. Tilghman (11-3) J.D. Harmon Tornado's latest big-timer.
3. Mason Co. (10-2) Josh Harris, Tyler Black big-time talents.
4. Bell Co. (13-1) Cory Davenport is Bobcats' little big man.
5. Belfry (10-5) Philip Haywood 8 W's shy of tying state record.
6. Corbin (11-3) Redhounds jump from 2A to 3A contender.
7. Fort Campbell (5-7)Falcons, up from 2A, might reassert themselves.
8. Elizabethtown (4-8) QB Kyle Todd will air it out for Panthers.
9. Breathitt Co. (8-5) Bobcats trying to claw back as a contender.
10. Sheldon Clark (6-6) Cards have beaten Belfry 2 of last 3 times.
CLASS 2A
1. Newport Cath. (13-2) QB Brady Hightchew leads defending champs.
2. Owensboro Cath. (13-2)Aces try again to get over title-game hump.
3. Danville (10-4) Sam Harp had Admirals back in hunt last year.
4. Somerset (13-1)Briar Jumpers won 27 of their last 29 games.
5. Washington Co. (9-2) Returning starters at 17 of 22 positions.
6. Glasgow (8-3) Hunter Bowles one of top TE's in state.
7. Lex. Christian (10-4) Eagles jump from A into tougher 2A district.
8. Prestonsburg (10-3) Joseph Jamerson a standout for Blackcats.
9. Cov. Holy Cross (7-6)Crusaders knock heads with NewCath in district.
10. DeSales (7-5)Colts look for return to '09 state runner-up form.
CLASS A
1. Mayfield (15-0)Champs forced mercy-rule clock 11 times last year.
2. Beechwood (10-4) Tigers boast 10 returning defensive starters.
3. Lou. Holy Cross (11-2)Cougars loaded on both sides of the ball.
4. Hazard (14-1) State runner-up twice in last three years.
5. Frankfort (9-4) Panthers averaging 9 wins over last 8 years.
6. Russellville (9-4) A drop from 3A to A suits the Panthers.
7. Pikeville (8-5) Panthers haven't reached finals since 1991.
8. Raceland (7-5)New district includes Paintsville, Nicholas, Fairview.
9. Fairview (11-2) If Eagles find linemen, other spots are strong.
10. Ky. Country Day (6-5)Robert Scholtz threw for 3,000 yards last year.
Read more: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/08/14/1845014/pre-season-high-school-football.html#ixzz1V3IEgAd2
Congrats to each team & player and best of luck to each on the upcoming season!
5,6,7 PANTHERS
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