2007 Bluegrasspreps.com 4A Football Preview

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1. Lexington Catholic (10-2)

Head coach: Bill Letton

2006: Lost to Covington Catholic 56-49 in the 3A region title game

 

By Jessica Rouse

Bluegrasspreps.com

 

While Lexington Catholic, ranked one of the KHSAA tops 25 scoring teams in 2006, lost three key offensive players to graduation, including the quarterback, the Knight’s spread offense will be strong, starting with their offensive line.

 

The offensive line returns senior tackle Sam Plomin (6’3, 295), senior center Andy Mahoney (6’4, 285), senior guard Robert Sweiterman (6’0, 245) and senior tackle Ben Hume (6’4, 245). The line also returns sophomore guard Lloyd Amos (6’2, 240) who gained experience last year against Covington Catholic.

 

Also returning for the Knight’s offense is star senior running back Shane Israel (5’7, 185), who had 174 attempts for 1,398 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2006.

 

The team rushed for 1,799 net yards last season. Israel was ranked in the KHSAA top 25 scoring leaders in 2006. While Israel will be the guy, Lexington Catholic is gaining depth at the running back position with three sophomores in Lee Ramsey, Ryne Least and Greg Raglin.

 

Returning starter Daniel Vogelsang (6’3, 215), a junior tight end, had 226 receiving yards last season and three touchdowns.

 

Returning starter Winston Guy (6’2, 195), a senior, is listed as a wide receiver for 2007, but had 2 attempts for zero yards last season.

 

However, Guy did average 37 yards in kick-off returns for a total of 333 yards and one touchdown last season. Guy also averaged 18 yards a punt return for 72 total yards.

 

Guy made an impact last season on the defensive side of the ball as well at strong safety with 33 total tackles, five sacks, three hurries and a blocked kick. Returning at the free safety spot is Will Letton (6’2, 195) had 34 total tackles last season and one interception for 41 yards.

 

Nick Vicini (6’3, 205), a senior, returns at outside linebacker. Vicini led the team in tackles last season with 60 total tackles, four sacks, one interception, four break-ups, one blocked kick and one fumble recovery.

 

Senior inside linebacker Braden Mann (6’2, 215) returns and had 34 total tackles last season, two break-ups and one caused fumble. Junior Jake Conner (6’1, 180) returns at outside linebacker and had 31 total tackles, three sacks, two interceptions (one for a touchdown) a fumble recovery and a blocked kick.

 

The defense returns two senior defensive ends in Andres Rodriquez (5’10, 230) and Zach Yoko (6’4, 240), Rodriquez with 26 tackles, two fumble recoveries and a caused fumble and in 2006. Yoko has 19 tackles.

 

Senior defensive back John Meikel (5’10, 170) returns and had 20 tackles last season with one interception for 37 yards, two fumble recoveries and three break-ups. The Knights will play a 3-5 defense this season.

 

Other players too watch for will be junior Kevin Ebbitt (6’3, 190) at defensive back and sophomore quarterback Nick Ward (6’0, 190).

The Lexington Catholic Knights scored 4,867 net yards last season, 1,150 more than opponents.

 

The head coach of Lexington Catholic is Bill Letton.

 

Lexington Catholic’s last state title was in 2005 under Bill Spire with a 49-21 victory over Bowling Green.

 

Lexington Catholic is a private school serving city of Lexington in central Kentucky. The school was formed in 1951 through the merger of St. Catherine’s Academy and Lexington Latin High, according to the school’s website.

 

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2. Bell County (9-3)

Head coach: Dudley Hilton

2006: Lost to Rockcastle County 13-0 in the second round of the 3A playoffs

 

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

 

Despite adding two classes and redistricting the entire state, Bell County and Rockcastle County find themselves in the same district once again, which suits head coach Dudley Hilton just fine. The placement gives his Bobcats the motivation they need to try and end a streak that has seen Rockcastle County end Bell County’s season in the playoffs four times since 2001.

 

With 15 starters returning to Log Mountain, Hilton and the Bobcats are looking to end that streak.

 

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3. Boyle County (6-6)

Head coach: Chris Pardue

2006: Lost to Southwestern 18-9 in the second round of the 3A playoffs

 

Boyle County fans aren’t accustomed to six-win seasons. The last time that happened was 1993, but don’t expect it to happen again in 2007.

 

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4. Franklin County (9-3)

Head coach: Dennis Ledford

2006: Lost to Lexington Catholic 44-38 in the second round of the 3A playoffs

 

Two of Franklin County’s three losses in 2006 came to eventual 3A state champion Lexington Catholic by a total of nine points.

 

Despite the loss of their coach and All-State performer Kaelin Ammons, the Flyers again have high expectations thanks to a truckload of experience returning and the new district alignment that helps them in both district and possibly region play as well.

 

New coach Dennis Ledford, who has been a Flyer assistant the past five years, takes over a program that returns eight players who started at one time on each side of the football.

 

While Franklin County won’t be able to replace Ammons’ 3,211 passing and 1,276 rushing yards, he has some experience back at the skill positions.

 

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5. North Bullitt (7-4)

Head coach: Brett Newton

2006: Lost to Central 28-19 in the first round of the 3A playoffs

 

North Bullitt returns a wealth of experience and appears ready to get past the first round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

 

The Eagles return eight starters on both sides of the football and feature one of the best underclassmen in the state.

 

The North Bullitt offense revolves around junior Dalton Cissell (5-10, 190, Jr.), who rushed for 2,143 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging nearly nine yards a carry. With defenses keying in on the quick back, head coach Brett Newton will rely on quarterback R.D. Reynolds, who proved to be a multi-threat on the field.

 

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6. Rockcastle County (11-2)

7. Bullitt East (6-4)

8. Valley (9-3)

9. Warren East (10-2)

10. Fairdale (4-6)

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