BluegrassPreps.com Mr. Football Watchlist (11/14)

Quarterbacks

 

Beau Buchanan, Bowling Green (9-3, lost in the Second Round)

 

Second Round: An uneven season plagued by ill timed penalties and questionable hands from Purples receivers came to a close at Owensboro. Buchanan closed out his great career with a couple of touchdown passes in defeat.

 

Season to date: 176 of 295 for 2,050 yards and 25 TDs with 6 ints.

 

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Joey Cambron, Daviess County (6-5, lost in the First Round)

 

Season Complete

 

Final Statistics: 203 of 361 for 2,910 yards and 35 with 14 ints.

 

 

Gavin Spurrier, South Warren (12-0, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: The running game, defense, and special teams were all clicking early for the Spartans, making Spurrier's job that much easier. His stress free night ended with 114 yards passing and a touchdown in SW's 55-21 rout of Grayson County.

 

Season to date: 139 of 198 for 1,977 yards and 33 TDs with 3 ints.

 

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Braxton Ratliff, Ashland (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Ratliff accounted for nearly 200 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in Ashland's 27-6 win over Harrison County. The only black mark was his first interception in over a month.

 

Season to date: 111 of 172 for 1,867 yards and 20 TDs with 5 ints. ; 96 rushes for 735 yards and 7 TDs

 

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Chase Estep, Corbin (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Estep was razor sharp in Corbin's 53-0 annihilation of Powell County. He finished with more touchdown passes (4) than incompletions (3), to go along with a rushing touchdown and 243 yards through the air.

 

Season to date: 144 of 213 for 2,590 yards with 36 TDs and 4 ints. ; 68 rushes for 396 yards and 8 TDs

 

Stock: UP

 

 

Cameron Jones, Frederick Douglass (11-1, lost in the Second Round)

 

Second Round: After conquering Scott County in the regular season, the Broncos were unable to get it done when it mattered most. They found themselves within striking distance of a winning score near the end of the game, but couldn't convert a crucial fourth down to extend the drive. Jones threw for 180 yards and a touchdown to give him 10,242 yards and 107 touchdown passes for his career. Both rank in the top ten in state history.

 

Season to date: 145 of 199 for 2,714 yards and 31 TDs with 5 ints.

 

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Wiley Cain, Pulaski County (10-2, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Cain lit up Lincoln County for 343 yards and four touchdowns in Pulaski's 35-19 win. That gives him 1,636 yards and 14 touchdowns against two interceptions over his last five games.

 

Season to date: 294 of 444 for 3,594 yards and 32 TDs with 8 ints.

 

Stock: UP

 

Lincoln County - Wiley Cain highlights - Hudl

 

 

Will Warren, Owensboro (10-2, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Warren had, arguably, the greatest game of his career versus Bowling Green. He's thrown for more yards and touchdowns before, but considering the opponent and all that was at stake, his 295 yards and four touchdown passes against the Purples are probably the highlight of his career to date.

 

Season to date: 204 of 335 for 3,090 yards and 37 TDs with 11 ints.

 

Stock: UP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Running Backs

 

Wandale Robinson, Western Hills (7-4, lost in the First Round)

 

Season Complete

 

Final Statistics: 206 carries for 1,973 yards and 30 TDs ; 31 catches for 725 yards and 11 TDs ; 2 TD passes ; 2 kick return TDs ; 119 tackles (12 TFL) ; 3 interceptions (1 pick-six) ; 6 forced fumbles (1 fumble recovery for a TD)

 

 

Casey McGinness, Covington Catholic (12-0, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: CovCath jumped all over Montgomery County and got a running clock rolling in the second quarter, shortening McGinness’ night. He finished with a season low six carries for 48 yards and two touchdowns, plus two catches for 36 yards and a touchdown. His legs should be relatively fresh for the upcoming regional final versus Highlands after logging just fifteen carries the past two weeks combined.

 

Season to date: 196 carries for 1,774 yards and 29 TDs ; 19 catches for 293 yards and 4 TDs

 

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Montgomery County High School - Casey McGinness highlights - Hudl

 

 

Tre’ Bass, Franklin-Simpson (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Bass exploded for 215 of FS's 451 rushing yards in their impressive 55-19 blowout of Logan County. He scored five total touchdowns, including taking the opening kickoff to the house.

 

Season to date: 120 carries for 1,712 yards and 28 TDs

 

Stock: UP

 

Logan County High School - Tre' Bass highlights - Hudl

 

 

Jayden Neace, Perry County Central (8-3, lost in the First Round)

 

Season Complete

 

Final Statistics: 277 carries for 2,309 yards and 34 TDs

 

 

Kent Trey Matthews, Mayfield (12-0, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: The Cardinals only required Matthews’ services for a half of football, but he still managed 119 yards rushing and four touchdowns in Mayfield's 55-20 win over McLean County.

 

Season to date: 177 carries for 1,604 yards and 27 TDs

 

Stock: UP

 

McLean County High School - Trey Matthews highlights - Hudl

 

 

Landan Swartz, Bath County (7-4, lost in the First Round)

 

Season Complete

 

Final Statistics: 253 rushes for 2,069 yards and 25 TDs ; 3 kick return TDs ; 50 tackles ; 5 ints.

 

 

Joe Jackson, Johnson Central (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Jackson carried ten times for 134 yards and two touchdowns in JC's 50-7 rout of Scott. He's averaged nearly 20 yards per carry in two career playoff games versus the Eagles. Also, this makes seven straight playoff games that Jackson has scored at least two touchdowns, dating back to 2016.

 

Season to date: 169 rushes for 1,701 yards and 25 TDs ; 11 catches for 226 yards and 3 TDs

 

Stock: UP

 

 

Dalton Cook, Lynn Camp (10-2, lost in the Second Round)

 

Second Round: Cook endured a miserable night in Pikeville. He sustained a leg injury on Lynn Camp's second possession and was never a factor in the game. He tried to give it a go in the second quarter, but limped off the field after one play. Powerless to do anything, he was reduced to the role of spectator as his teammates were trounced by the Panthers, 55-8.

 

Season to date: 173 carries for 2,495 yards and 29 TDs

 

Stock: DOWN

 

 

Demarco Fishback, Frederick Douglass (11-1, lost in the Second Round)

 

Second Round: Fishback certainly brought his best against Scott County. But his 172 rushing yards and two touchdowns weren't enough as the Broncos fell to the Cardinals, 28-27.

 

Season to date: 137 rushes for 1,296 yards and 22 TDs ; 19 catches for 253 yards and 4 TDs

 

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Wide Receivers

 

Demontae Crumes, Butler (8-4, lost in the Second Round)

 

Second Round: Crumes was held in check, to the tune of four catches for 60 yards against St. X. The passing game in general never got going, and his quarterback was picked off four times in Butler's 35-20 loss.

 

Season to date: 42 catches for 877 yards and 14 TDs

 

Stock: DOWN

 

 

 

Marquel Tinsley, Daviess County (6-5, lost in the First Round)

 

Season Complete

 

Final Statistics: 70 receptions for 1,307 yards and 17 TDs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linemen

 

Bryan Hudson, Scott County (9-3, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: “The team up north” exacted some revenge over Frederick Douglass, ending the Broncos’ previously unbeaten season. The Cardinals rushed for 287 yards, and Hudson recorded four tackles and a sack in the win.

 

Season to date: Scott County averages a 6A best 310 rushing yards per game ; 61 tackles (22 TFL) ; 7 sacks

 

Stock: UP

 

 

Jacob Lacey, South Warren (12-0, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Lacey recorded five tackles, including 2 TFL in limited action during SW’s 55-21 win over Grayson County.

 

Season to date: 62 tackles (28 TFL) ; 10 sacks ; 2 forced fumbles

 

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Tanner Bowles, Glasgow (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Glasgow fell just shy of its season average for rushing yards versus Carroll County. They largely kept it on the ground for 309 yards in their 50-8 win.

 

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JJ Weaver, Moore (11-1, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: Weaver was relatively low key in Moore's 26-2 win over Mercer County. He logged four tackles on defense, and was especially quiet on offense.

 

Season to date: 70 tackles ; 10 sacks ; 3 ints. (one pick-six) ; 6 catches for 102 yards and 3 TDs

 

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Athletes

 

Milton Wright, Christian Academy of Louisville (12-0, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: In Brandt Babin's continued absence, Wright saw an increased role in the running game. He responded with 61 yards and a touchdown on five carries. He added seven catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns in his natural role.

 

Season to date: 57 catches for 761 yards and 10 TDs ; 22 rushes for 254 yards and 4 TDs ; 3 kick return TDs ; 32 tackles (3.5 TFL) ; 2 ints. (1 pick-six)

 

Stock : UP

 

Lloyd Memorial High School - Milton Wright highlights - Hudl

 

 

Logan Castleman, Beechwood (9-2, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: KCD gave Beechwood its toughest game from a 1A opponent last year. This year? Not so much. The Tigers pounced on the Bearcats early and often en route to a second quarter running clock. Castleman was the standout performer, with 131 yards and two touchdowns on the ground as well as a touchdown reception.

 

Season to date: 130 carries for 1,084 yards and 18 TDs ; 13 catches for 110 yards and 3 TDs ; 3 ints. (2 returned for TDs)

 

Stock: UP

 

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Drew Sawyers, Southwestern (10-2, advanced to the Region Final)

 

Second Round: The Warriors’ running game was hitting on all cylinders against Harlan County. Led by Sawyers’ 163 yards, Southwestern churned out 365 yards as a team. Sawyers, returning from an injury, was one of three Warriors to reach the endzone.

 

Season to date: 60 of 103 for 1,000 yards and 8 TDs ; 122 rushes for 1,149 and 12 TDs ; 2 interceptions (1 pick-six) ; 4 kick return TDs

 

Stock: UP