I want to open this weeks power ranking with a special shoutout to the Pirates of Berea. They have started the season 6-0. To put that in perspective that is more wins than the Pirates have had from 2014 to 2018 COMBINED! Leading the way for the offense has been QB Jaylen Whitaker (546 passing yards and 584 rushing yards with 11 total touchdowns) and RB’s Jaiden Cunningham (534 yards 8TD) and Timmy Thompson (330 yards 8 TD). Defensively they are led in tackles by Tanner Hayden who has 49 tackles and a sack. The trio just mentioned carries their weight on the defensive side as well combining for 71 tackles, 12 Tackles for loss and 6 sacks. They have an opportunity to make a statement in their district this Friday night in a game vs also undefeated Kentucky Country Day. Go get win #7 and good luck on the rest of your season!

 

The top ten

 

1. Boyle County (4A, 6-0, RPI .733)

 

Last week: Boyle was able to get some players rested and healed up before they start district play.

 

This week: the most important game the Rebels have played so far is up next. Lexington Catholic will come to Rebel stadium to play in what should end up as the game for the 1 seed in the district.

 

2. Frederick Douglass (5A, 7-0, RPI .687)

 

Last week: Douglass put up their 5th consecutive shutout and their 6th of the season in their 62-0 drubbing of Grant County. Some unfamiliar names led the stat lines for the Broncos this week. QB Cameron Dunn had 3 passing TDs and a rushing score. RB TJ Horton had 69 yards and 2 scores on just 6 carries. The receiving was led by Dane Key who had 108 yards and a score on 4 receptions.

 

This week: the Broncos will be on bye.

 

3. Scott County (5A, 6-1, RPI .669)

 

Last Week: Scott County was able to bounce back from their loss to Frederick Douglass by defeating Ryle 57-21. The Cardinal rushing attack was back to its familiar ways led by Bronson Brown’s 171 yards and 3 scores. Philip Garner added 127 yards and 2 TDs as well.

 

This week: Scott County traveled to Grant County for a Thursday night game and won 56-0, moving them to 7-1 on the year.

 

4. Franklin County (4A, 7-0, RPI .729)

 

Last week: The Flyers flew on their way to a 62-0 win over North Oldham. QB Nick Broyles had 5 TD passes on 6 completions with 244 yards. Leading receiver was Cameron Phelps who caught 2 passes for 106 yards and both went for scores. Defensively Brady Holleran led the way with 9 tackles and a sack.

 

This week: Franklin County will have a bye.

 

5. Lexington Christian Academy (2A, 5-1, RPI .768)

Last Week: LCA had a bye week before they start district play.

 

This week: the battle for the top seed in one of the toughest districts in 2A begins with a trip to Washington County. The Commanders are 4-2 on the season and are led dual threat QB Jatavian Churchill (694 yards passing, 824 yards rushing, 19 total TDs) and RB Mike Ellery (699 yards and 11 TD).

 

6. Lexington Catholic (4A, 4-2, RPI .700)

 

Last week: the Knights rested up on their bye week.

 

This week: The Knights travel to Boyle County looking to avenge 3 losses to the Rebels in the last 2 seasons and secure home field in a probable second round playoff matchup.

 

7. Mercer County (3A, 6-1, RPI .725)

 

Last week: Mercer got off to a slower start than they would’ve liked but pulled away winning 44-6 over Western Hills. Brayden Dunn had a nice night on both sides of the ball. He ran for 114 yards and a score and had 14 tackles, 5 for loss and 2 sacks. Malachi Yulee ran for 111 yards and 3 scores on 12 carries. Defensively Bryson Yeast was solid as well with 11 tackles and 2 tackles for loss.

 

This week: Mercer County is on bye.

 

8. Taylor County (3A, 6-1, RPI .597)

 

Last week: Taylor County rolled to a 57-0 victory over Hart County. Gabe Burress led the Cardinals in rushing yards with 143 on just 3 carries and had 3 scores. Tre Goodin added 96 yards and a TD with his 3 carries for the night.

 

This week: The Cardinals will be on bye.

 

9. Campbellsville (A, 5-2, RPI .580)

 

Last week: the eagles jumped out to a

Quick lead and then coasted for a 39-0 nothing. QB Arren Hash was 10/14 for 324 yards and 4 TD. Malachi Corley caught 5 of those passes for 192 yards and 3 scores.

 

This week: Campbellsville is on bye

 

10. Anderson County (4A, 4-2, RPI .661)

 

Last week: Anderson County was on a bye week.

 

This week: Anderson will begin district play by hitting the road to take on Bourbon County (3-3). This will be the most favorable district matchup for the Bearcats before they take on Boyle and Lexington Catholic in back to back weeks.

 

The next five 11-15

 

11. East Jessamine (5A, 5-2, RPI .577)

 

Last week: The Jaguars overcame a early 28-14 deficit to eventually win 49-35. The Triple threat of McHolan, Moore and Miles was at it again. McHolan ran for 114 yards and 3 TDs and threw for another. Dylan Moore rushed for 117 yards and Valdon Miles 116 yards and a TD.

 

This week: East Jessamine will travel to Collins. The Titans only have one win so far this season but have kept the games close in their last couple of outings.

 

12. LaRue County (3A, 4-3, RPI .534)

 

Last week: The Hawks soared past Thomas Nelson 46-0. RB Jeremiah Belton tallied 127 yards and 2 TDs on 9 carries. Preston Self led all receivers with 108 yards and 2 TDs on as many receptions. He also had 10 tackles on the other side of the ball. Tucker Shelton added 9 tackles of his own with 2 sacks.

 

This week. LaRue County is on bye.

 

13. Tates Creek (6A, 2-4, RPI .464)

 

Last week: Tates Creek was on bye

 

This week: In what is an intriguing matchup between the city’s best public school QBs, the Commodores will travel out on Man O War to take on Dunbar (3-3). The next couple of weeks will either clear up the pecking order of FCPS football or make a mess of it all.

 

14. Lincoln County (4A, 3-3, RPI .535)

 

Last Week: The Patriots were on Bye

 

This week: Lincoln has the fun task of finding a way to slow down RB Braedon Sloan of Wayne County (4-1). Sloan is easily the best RB I’ve watched so far this season. The Patriots schedule doesn’t do them many favors from this point forward.

 

15. Woodford County (5A, 4-2, RPI .539)

 

Last Week: Woodford County got a comfortable district win by taking care of West Jessamine 56-16. RB Amartae Rice led the way for the Yellow Jackets, Rushing for 221 yards and 5 Touchdowns!

 

This week: Woodford will travel to historic Berea to take on Madison Southern (3-4).

 

Teams 16-20

 

16. George Rogers Clark (6A, 2-4, RPI .385) Last Week- Lost 21-14 to 6A Cooper. This week @ 6A Bryan Station.

 

17. Madison Southern (5A, 3-4, RPI .442) Last Week- Lost 49-35 to East Jessamine. This week- vs Woodford County

 

18. Washington County (2A, 4-2, RPI .663) Last week: Bye This Week- vs LCA

 

19. Dunbar (6A, 3-3, RPI .451) last week- BYE. This week- vs 6A Tates Creek.

 

20. Danville (2A, 2-4, RPI .525) Last Week- won 41-13 vs Allen County Scottsville. This week- @ Somerset.

 

 

Teams on the rise

 

1. Berea- the pirates are 6-0 and playing for a shot at a district 1 seed after years and years of futility.

 

2. East Jessamine- East has ran off 3 straight victories in convincing fashion.

 

Teams on the decline

 

1. George Rogers Clark- after a promising 2-1 start, GRC has now lost 3 straight.

 

2. Metcalfe County - coming off back to back blowout looses Metcalfe is sitting at 1-6 on the year.

 

Beau Allen Watch

 

Last week: Bye

 

On the Season: 140/192 2034 yards, 22 TD, 2 INT. 74 carries 277 yards 7 TDs.

 

Players of the week

 

1. RB Amartae Rice, Woodford County- 20 carries 221 yards 5 TDs.

 

2. QB Jaylen Whitaker, Berea- 5/6 127 yards TD INT. 10 carries 212 yards 3 TDs.

 

3. RB Malachi Corley, Campbellsville- 5 receptions 192 yards 3 TD

 

4. QB Nick Broyles, Franklin County- 6/10 244 yards 5 TD. 3 carries 58 yards.

 

5. RB/LB Brayden Dunn, Mercer County- 11 carries 114 yards TD. 14 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 Sacks.

 

Last weeks game of the week

 

East Jessamine 49 Madison Southern 35

 

Both teams traded scores on their first couple drives. Madison Southern then got up to a 28-14 lead in the first half before East scores twice to tie it up at the half. The third quarter was all East Jessamine as they pushed their lead out to 42-28. Both teams scored once more to give us our final.

 

This weeks game of the week

 

The obvious choice would be Boyle County vs Lexington Catholic. While it is a very important

Game for both teams and one they have had circled on the calendar since the day schedules were released, I will go in a different direction instead.

 

Tates Creek vs Dunbar

 

QB Luke Duby for Creek and QB Jake Smith for Dunbar will be on display Friday night in a matchup between teams that I feel are very evenly matched. If you are in Lexington Friday night and want to catch a game, Head on over to Dunbar to catch this one.

Another great update thanks again. #BigThings

I look forward this article every week!

I want to open this weeks power ranking with a special shoutout to the Pirates of Berea. They have started the season 6-0. To put that in perspective that is more wins than the Pirates have had from 2014 to 2018 COMBINED! Leading the way for the offense has been QB Jaylen Whitaker (546 passing yards and 584 rushing yards with 11 total touchdowns) and RB’s Jaiden Cunningham (534 yards 8TD) and Timmy Thompson (330 yards 8 TD). Defensively they are led in tackles by Tanner Hayden who has 49 tackles and a sack. The trio just mentioned carries their weight on the defensive side as well combining for 71 tackles, 12 Tackles for loss and 6 sacks. They have an opportunity to make a statement in their district this Friday night in a game vs also undefeated Kentucky Country Day. Go get win #7 and good luck on the rest of your season!

 

The top ten

 

1. Boyle County (4A, 6-0, RPI .733)

 

Last week: Boyle was able to get some players rested and healed up before they start district play.

 

This week: the most important game the Rebels have played so far is up next. Lexington Catholic will come to Rebel stadium to play in what should end up as the game for the 1 seed in the district.

 

2. Frederick Douglass (5A, 7-0, RPI .687)

 

Last week: Douglass put up their 5th consecutive shutout and their 6th of the season in their 62-0 drubbing of Grant County. Some unfamiliar names led the stat lines for the Broncos this week. QB Cameron Dunn had 3 passing TDs and a rushing score. RB TJ Horton had 69 yards and 2 scores on just 6 carries. The receiving was led by Dane Key who had 108 yards and a score on 4 receptions.

 

This week: the Broncos will be on bye.

 

3. Scott County (5A, 6-1, RPI .669)

 

Last Week: Scott County was able to bounce back from their loss to Frederick Douglass by defeating Ryle 57-21. The Cardinal rushing attack was back to its familiar ways led by Bronson Brown’s 171 yards and 3 scores. Philip Garner added 127 yards and 2 TDs as well.

 

This week: Scott County traveled to Grant County for a Thursday night game and won 56-0, moving them to 7-1 on the year.

 

4. Franklin County (4A, 7-0, RPI .729)

 

Last week: The Flyers flew on their way to a 62-0 win over North Oldham. QB Nick Broyles had 5 TD passes on 6 completions with 244 yards. Leading receiver was Cameron Phelps who caught 2 passes for 106 yards and both went for scores. Defensively Brady Holleran led the way with 9 tackles and a sack.

 

This week: Franklin County will have a bye.

 

5. Lexington Christian Academy (2A, 5-1, RPI .768)

Last Week: LCA had a bye week before they start district play.

 

This week: the battle for the top seed in one of the toughest districts in 2A begins with a trip to Washington County. The Commanders are 4-2 on the season and are led dual threat QB Jatavian Churchill (694 yards passing, 824 yards rushing, 19 total TDs) and RB Mike Ellery (699 yards and 11 TD).

 

6. Lexington Catholic (4A, 4-2, RPI .700)

 

Last week: the Knights rested up on their bye week.

 

This week: The Knights travel to Boyle County looking to avenge 3 losses to the Rebels in the last 2 seasons and secure home field in a probable second round playoff matchup.

 

7. Mercer County (3A, 6-1, RPI .725)

 

Last week: Mercer got off to a slower start than they would’ve liked but pulled away winning 44-6 over Western Hills. Brayden Dunn had a nice night on both sides of the ball. He ran for 114 yards and a score and had 14 tackles, 5 for loss and 2 sacks. Malachi Yulee ran for 111 yards and 3 scores on 12 carries. Defensively Bryson Yeast was solid as well with 11 tackles and 2 tackles for loss.

 

This week: Mercer County is on bye.

 

8. Taylor County (3A, 6-1, RPI .597)

 

Last week: Taylor County rolled to a 57-0 victory over Hart County. Gabe Burress led the Cardinals in rushing yards with 143 on just 3 carries and had 3 scores. Tre Goodin added 96 yards and a TD with his 3 carries for the night.

 

This week: The Cardinals will be on bye.

 

9. Campbellsville (A, 5-2, RPI .580)

 

Last week: the eagles jumped out to a

Quick lead and then coasted for a 39-0 nothing. QB Arren Hash was 10/14 for 324 yards and 4 TD. Malachi Corley caught 5 of those passes for 192 yards and 3 scores.

 

This week: Campbellsville is on bye

 

10. Anderson County (4A, 4-2, RPI .661)

 

Last week: Anderson County was on a bye week.

 

This week: Anderson will begin district play by hitting the road to take on Bourbon County (3-3). This will be the most favorable district matchup for the Bearcats before they take on Boyle and Lexington Catholic in back to back weeks.

 

The next five 11-15

 

11. East Jessamine (5A, 5-2, RPI .577)

 

Last week: The Jaguars overcame a early 28-14 deficit to eventually win 49-35. The Triple threat of McHolan, Moore and Miles was at it again. McHolan ran for 114 yards and 3 TDs and threw for another. Dylan Moore rushed for 117 yards and Valdon Miles 116 yards and a TD.

 

This week: East Jessamine will travel to Collins. The Titans only have one win so far this season but have kept the games close in their last couple of outings.

 

12. LaRue County (3A, 4-3, RPI .534)

 

Last week: The Hawks soared past Thomas Nelson 46-0. RB Jeremiah Belton tallied 127 yards and 2 TDs on 9 carries. Preston Self led all receivers with 108 yards and 2 TDs on as many receptions. He also had 10 tackles on the other side of the ball. Tucker Shelton added 9 tackles of his own with 2 sacks.

 

This week. LaRue County is on bye.

 

13. Tates Creek (6A, 2-4, RPI .464)

 

Last week: Tates Creek was on bye

 

This week: In what is an intriguing matchup between the city’s best public school QBs, the Commodores will travel out on Man O War to take on Dunbar (3-3). The next couple of weeks will either clear up the pecking order of FCPS football or make a mess of it all.

 

14. Lincoln County (4A, 3-3, RPI .535)

 

Last Week: The Patriots were on Bye

 

This week: Lincoln has the fun task of finding a way to slow down RB Braedon Sloan of Wayne County (4-1). Sloan is easily the best RB I’ve watched so far this season. The Patriots schedule doesn’t do them many favors from this point forward.

 

15. Woodford County (5A, 4-2, RPI .539)

 

Last Week: Woodford County got a comfortable district win by taking care of West Jessamine 56-16. RB Amartae Rice led the way for the Yellow Jackets, Rushing for 221 yards and 5 Touchdowns!

 

This week: Woodford will travel to historic Berea to take on Madison Southern (3-4).

 

Teams 16-20

 

16. George Rogers Clark (6A, 2-4, RPI .385) Last Week- Lost 21-14 to 6A Cooper. This week @ 6A Bryan Station.

 

17. Madison Southern (5A, 3-4, RPI .442) Last Week- Lost 49-35 to East Jessamine. This week- vs Woodford County

 

18. Washington County (2A, 4-2, RPI .663) Last week: Bye This Week- vs LCA

 

19. Dunbar (6A, 3-3, RPI .451) last week- BYE. This week- vs 6A Tates Creek.

 

20. Danville (2A, 2-4, RPI .525) Last Week- won 41-13 vs Allen County Scottsville. This week- @ Somerset.

 

 

Teams on the rise

 

1. Berea- the pirates are 6-0 and playing for a shot at a district 1 seed after years and years of futility.

 

2. East Jessamine- East has ran off 3 straight victories in convincing fashion.

 

Teams on the decline

 

1. George Rogers Clark- after a promising 2-1 start, GRC has now lost 3 straight.

 

2. Metcalfe County - coming off back to back blowout looses Metcalfe is sitting at 1-6 on the year.

 

Beau Allen Watch

 

Last week: Bye

 

On the Season: 140/192 2034 yards, 22 TD, 2 INT. 74 carries 277 yards 7 TDs.

 

Players of the week

 

1. RB Amartae Rice, Woodford County- 20 carries 221 yards 5 TDs.

 

2. QB Jaylen Whitaker, Berea- 5/6 127 yards TD INT. 10 carries 212 yards 3 TDs.

 

3. RB Malachi Corley, Campbellsville- 5 receptions 192 yards 3 TD

 

4. QB Nick Broyles, Franklin County- 6/10 244 yards 5 TD. 3 carries 58 yards.

 

5. RB/LB Brayden Dunn, Mercer County- 11 carries 114 yards TD. 14 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 Sacks.

 

Last weeks game of the week

 

East Jessamine 49 Madison Southern 35

 

Both teams traded scores on their first couple drives. Madison Southern then got up to a 28-14 lead in the first half before East scores twice to tie it up at the half. The third quarter was all East Jessamine as they pushed their lead out to 42-28. Both teams scored once more to give us our final.

 

This weeks game of the week

 

The obvious choice would be Boyle County vs Lexington Catholic. While it is a very important

Game for both teams and one they have had circled on the calendar since the day schedules were released, I will go in a different direction instead.

 

Tates Creek vs Dunbar

 

QB Luke Duby for Creek and QB Jake Smith for Dunbar will be on display Friday night in a matchup between teams that I feel are very evenly matched. If you are in Lexington Friday night and want to catch a game, Head on over to Dunbar to catch this one.

 

Excellent work as usual!

 

Looking forward to the updates tonight from Florida.

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Great work again.