Franklin County

The Flyers put together another outstanding season which saw them come up just short against 4A State Champ Paducah Tilghman. Franklin went into the state title game 13-0 with wins over LCA, Scott County, GRC, and Cov Cath. 

The positives are that Franklin returns a lot of their offensive production. Their QB was only a freshman, they return 3 of their top 4 rushers, and 3 of their top 4 pass catchers. They do lose their top RB and their top WR in Elesius Robinson and Christian Moore. They also lose their all state kicker. They lose a few of their other dominant DL. 

I'm not as familiar with Franklin so I can't go super in depth with them, so if you know more feel free to chime in. 

How we feeling about the Flyers in 2025? Can they finally get over the hump and win one? 

Coach James and his staff do a great job of having guys prepared for when starters go down. Flyers live with next man up mentality and a WE system. Still look for them to be a threat come playoffs just because how well prepared they are. Major factor is Franklin County having the same QB for first time in a while. 

Solid core of returners at skill positions as well as linemen. Some holes to fill, but several young players who are ready to step into varsity action. Incoming Freshman class won state titles as 7th and 8th graders, never losing and most wins in a very dominant fashion. Coach James' program is built to last and will be in the mix for several years to come. 

Eddie James and Mark Peach, two big time winners. The Flyers will be right in the mix of things in 2025. 

Really looking forward to the FC vs BG game Week 10 this coming year!  Great game to get both teams ready for the playoff run!

I know the Flyers have a bunch of kids showing up for the winter workouts.  They will be ready to go! 

37 minutes ago, jvdfc said:

I know the Flyers have a bunch of kids showing up for the winter workouts.  They will be ready to go! 

Franklin County had a fine team last year and I expect them to be right back at it with what they have returning. 

1 hour ago, jvdfc said:

I know the Flyers have a bunch of kids showing up for the winter workouts.  They will be ready to go! 

Hey JVD,

On the above schedule, it shows BG as an Away game for FC, but I saw BG had FC as an away game.

Just curious if you might know which one is the real away team.  Thx!

On 1/23/2025 at 1:37 PM, Colonels_Wear_Blue said:

Looks like they've had some updates to the schedule that was originally released.

Aug 8 Grid Scrimmage
Aug 15 vs. Christian Academy Louisville (Scrimmage)
Aug 22 at Great Crossing
Aug 29 at Bullitt East
Sep 5 at Pleasure Ridge Park
Sep 12 vs. Lexington Christian Academy
Sep 19 at Shelby County (District)
Sep 26 at Lincoln County (District)
Oct 3 vs. Spencer County (District)
Oct 10 at Grant County (District)
Oct 17 vs. Western Hills (District)
Oct 24 - BYE
Oct 31 vs. Bowling Green

Coach James switching back to offense?  Am I mistaken or did he move to calling the defense the last two or three years.  Peach called the O last year I thought.  

That's correct. Coach Ledford took a couple years off as DC, though still being involved. Ledford is back now as DC. 

On 3/11/2025 at 12:02 PM, FCREMSFC said:

That's correct. Coach Ledford took a couple years off as DC, though still being involved. Ledford is back now as DC. 

Is Peach now gone?  

On 1/9/2025 at 4:41 PM, FromTheStands05 said:

Eddie James and Mark Peach, two big time winners. The Flyers will be right in the mix of things in 2025. 

Should have tagged this one instead.  Peach to Centre College?  Is this because of the demotion??