We are approaching the end of the regular season with 3 weeks before we begin post season play. We have discussed many times the top teams in class 6A. We have talked week after week about Male and if there will be anyone who has the ability to beat them. This week I want to shift focus to the statistical leaders of Class 6A. Who are the guys making plays for their teams. What do they mean to their team?

 

The Male Bulldogs are loaded with many talented players. We first think of Male we think of University of Louisville commit Kieon Wakefield. He has been slowed some this season, not by opposing teams but by injury. Wakefield has only played in four games so far. He has caught 7 receptions for 131 yards and 4 touchdowns. But they guy I think that has been making this Male offense move this season has been Quarterback Hayden Shelton. Shelton has played in all 7 games this season. He is 67 out of 110 pass attempts with 1447 yards. Shelton also has thrown for 14 touchdowns.

 

Trinity has always been known for their offense fire power. They have always produced quarterbacks over on Shelbyville Road. This year their quarterback is Jacob Woosley who has played in all 8 games. Jacob has completed 106 passes on 155 attempts for 1420 yards and 13 touchdowns. Jalien Reed has been big at taking some pressure off the quarterback. Jalien has been big this season as he has rushed for 749 yards on 128 attempts. He has added 15 touchdowns.

 

Scott County is known for their power run game and this season is no different as they have a pair of running backs this season getting it done. Noah Hughes has rushed for 772 yards on 78 attempts and 6 touchdowns. Keith Hut has rushed for 703 yards on 70 attempts and 15 touchdowns. That is pretty good balance between two running backs. Scott County has used several others this season that have contribute but not to the level of these two gentlemen.

 

Simon Kenton this season has been out to prove they are good enough to compete for the state crown. They are doing it this year behind the legs of Dillion Powell. Through 7 games this season Dillion has rushed for 1092 yards on 142 attempts. That is 7.7 yards per carry. Dillion also has rushed for 15 touchdowns. Dillion also has caught 8 passes for 114 yards and 1 touchdown.

 

St. Xavier has featured a dual threat quarterback in their offense this season. Desmond Rider has been the face of the offense for the Tigers. Rider has completed 68 passes on 126 attempts for 884 yards. He has thrown for 5 touchdowns. Rider has been just as dangerous on the ground rushing for 576 yards on 80 attempts and 9 touchdowns.

 

Manual is another team that has a quality dual threat quarterback. Timothy Comstock has led Manual in offense. He has thrown for 828 yards on 71 out of 142 with 7 touchdown passes. He has ran for 404 yards on 50 attempts and has 3 rushing touchdowns.

 

McCracken County this season started out slow with a new coach as he was trying to figure out the best way to use University of Kentucky commit Zyaire Hughes. Hughes under the new coaching staff has spent most of his time playing running back. Hughes has rushed for 718 yards on 68 attempts with 8 rushing touchdowns. He has caught 19 passes for 252 yards and added 3 receiving touchdowns.

 

Ryle has been racking up the points this season as they have scored 288 points as a team. They are being led offensively by quarterback Tanner Morgan who has completed 107 passes on 170 attempts. He has completed 63% of his passes this season. Tanner has thrown 11 touchdowns. Tanner has also rushed for 152 yards and 3 touchdowns on 33 attempts.

 

Coopers offense hasn’t been as flashy as some this season but they have been scoring some points. This season they have been led by their quarterback Nathan Brown. Nathan has completed 80 passes on 161 attempts for 1492 yards. He also has thrown for 14 touchdowns. His number one target has been Dante Hendrix, who has caught 39 passes for 925 yards and 10 touchdowns.

 

I know these are just a few of the many offensive leaders in class 6A.

 

Who did I miss?

 

Will any of the ones mention win Mr. Football?

Dante Hendrix is the best WR in the state period. He is only a JR also. Before the season started and when the first discussions for Mr Football were being discussed it was mentioned by a very wise person that Dante should make the list but he was only a JR. If he isn't considered as a finalist something is wrong.

Nice on Woosley; he's got the highest completion percentage of the quarterbacks mentioned. I doubt he's in the running for Mr. Football, but that young man is a fine addition to Trinity's quarterback lineage.

Damion Carter from Henderson is one I left off. But he has rushed for 1154 yards on 169 carries and 20 touchdowns. That is a 6.8 yards per carry.

Nice on Woosley; he's got the highest completion percentage of the quarterbacks mentioned. I doubt he's in the running for Mr. Football, but that young man is a fine addition to Trinity's quarterback lineage.

 

Not bad for a former WR/DB!!! Even better, just like Ryan Young last year, Jake is pretty impressive in the classroom. He received the T/X pregame academic excellence award. Nice addition to the trophy case.

How can you mention Male's offense and not include Zackery Smith. He has caught 17 passes for 507 yards and seven touchdowns.

How can you mention Male's offense and not include Zackery Smith. He has caught 17 passes for 507 yards and seven touchdowns.

 

Because I want members like you to share your thoughts about who I left off. There are several players through out the state that I failed to mention for the reason to start conversation.

Because I want members like you to share your thoughts about who I left off. There are several players through out the state that I failed to mention for the reason to start conversation.

Understand. It was more of a rhetorical question. It's a good thread and I'm interested to see the other names that will be mentioned. Would it be appropriate for this thread to mention some players on the defensive side of the ball as well?

Taven Graves-rb from North Hardin and Isaiah Bankhead-qb from North Hardin

Understand. It was more of a rhetorical question. It's a good thread and I'm interested to see the other names that will be mentioned. Would it be appropriate for this thread to mention some players on the defensive side of the ball as well?

 

Would enjoy hearing about the defensive guys!

Mlb #8 for Central Hardin- is a very good linebacker.. His name slips my mind but he is a three year starter and is a tackling machine.

Dante Hendrix is the best WR in the state period. He is only a JR also. Before the season started and when the first discussions for Mr Football were being discussed it was mentioned by a very wise person that Dante should make the list but he was only a JR. If he isn't considered as a finalist something is wrong.

 

I definitely agree with you. As a sophomore, Dante had some of the most natural pass catching hands I had seen in my time around football and WRs. The only WR I had been around that had similar hands was Fussinger his senior year, and he had to work to get as good as he was (which, his senior year I would say he was one of, it not the top WR in NKY). Dante though, everything is natural. I have never seen a sophomore impact the passing game the way he did, and make it look so effortless. Dante still needs to work on route running as well(which can be said about every WR in high school) but this kid has natural talent. It does help that I believe all 3 of his older brother as well as his dad play or played college ball.