2014 Prep Football Preview: Raceland

 

 

Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2014 2:00 pm

Aaron Snyder / The Independent

Another step up the ladder has Raceland reaching for the stars.

 

Fresh off the program’s first state final four showing, the Rams aren’t shying away from the lofty goal of a trip to Bowling Green.

 

First-year head coach Michael Salmons isn’t hiding his desires, either.

 

“These guys know what it takes to get to that level,” Salmons said. “They saw what transpired and how enjoying all that was. I feel like we’ve got the talent to get, at least, back in that same game. Obviously, that’s a long way off, but that’s what we’re headed for.”

 

Following the departure of former coach T.J. Maynard to Russell, Salmons went from offensive coordinator to head coach in March. A bruising Rams running back in the late 1990s, he’ll still call the offensive plays.

 

“It’s really not been any different,” said senior Greg Bowling of the transition.

 

Salmons attributes the seamless switch to keeping the coaching staff virtually intact. Former middle school football coach Seth Pack filled the only vacancy as an assistant, while 2009 Raceland graduate Robby Logan took over the middle school team. Mark Lewis, Gary Fannin and Scott Grizzle complete the staff.

 

Among the teams that could possibly stand in the Rams’ hopeful path are Williamsburg — which knocked them off in the 2013 semifinals — Pikeville, and district opponents Paintsville and Fairview. Most of those schools also have realistic shots at a state finals appearance.

 

Salmons said it’s no secret who Raceland’s key is.

 

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Just finished reading this. A. Snyder does a great job for the independent.

 

Raceland has raised the bar on their already high expectations. I am, as always, looking forward to another Ram football season. Great potential, a lot returning from the 013 season. I am also glad for and looking forward to coach Salmons taking the reign as head coach. Salmons has grown up with, has played here, been an asst. / O Coord. and he has always, from youth lived, loved, eats, drinks and sleeps Raceland Football, Raceland school system, He Wants to be here !

Great article. Shoutout to Snyder for the article. Really excited for tomorrow!