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Congrats to the young men mentioned. I hate seeing those types of 40 times thrown around like that though. Those would be 2 of the fastest times in the state and of the fastest in the country. That speed would command big attention. But congrats to those young men the same

Congratulations young man.

Tates Creek class of 2014 WR/DB receives first official scholarship offer from Austin Peay.

Creek will win 3 games in its district alone IMO. They are the favorite to win the district and have a very favorable Out of District schedule. Looking forward to this coming season.

Seems big to me. Any offer is big. Congrats

Footage of what Tates Creek is returning.....(2012 Season Highlight) Tates Creek High School Boys Varsity Football - Highlight Videos, Schedule & Roster - Hudl......

Season Synopsis There is a lot of excitement around the program this upcoming season. Folks have anticipated this season for a couple of years now, due to the size and skill of this SR class. Tates Creek took its lumps the last couple of years as they developed the younger classes that made up the majority of the team, now the youth has become the SR/JR leadership. Id look for a special type of season out of Creek. Tates Creek also drew the Lexington District as its playoff draw in the playoffs, leaving a very good opportunity to advance in the playoffs if everything goes well.

The special teams will be a strength with the Punting / Kicking Duties being handled by 4 year starter and Also QB Jake Ryan. Ryan hit a 68 yard punt against St. X last year in the playoffs and has a very capable, big leg. Tates Creek hasnt used the Field Goal much option mainly due to its ability to score. With Ryan, it is an option from 35 yards in pretty consitently. The return game will be strong with Martavius Carter and RJ Taylor always being a threat to return one to the house.

Tates Creek achilles heel has been on the defensive side of the ball for the last few years. Part of the issue is that they have been very young, and didnt have enough depth to platoon their players, and they run a version of the 3-4 scheme that due to the lack of line depth has been an issue. This years group should have a very good defense, depth being the primary concern. They will return 9 starters on defense, and due to the youth of the last couple of years, have plenty of young men that have played a bunch that will be primary contributors. The Defensive Line will have the familiar names from the O Line SR's (Webb, Blackburn, Sturgill, Gill) but have some potential stars in SR. #18 Taiwan Hart DE (Potential Huge Year) (6'3 210 lbs.) and an absloute freak physically. #78 JR. Jacob Czarnecki (6 ft. 190 lbs.) brings another high energy impact defender to the line. Lots of bodies that have been through the wars as youngsters for the last couple of years. The Linebacking Group will return its Best tackler from a year ago. Hard Nosed SR. MLB #44 Eamon Nasr who is coming off of a 70+ tackles season. He is the engine for the D and will be a force to deal with, always around the ball and deceptively fast for the interior. Starting LB's SR. #33 Ryan Betlach (5 '11 170 lbs.) not big in stature but big in heart and a very dependable player. Always seems to be around the football and Big LB #10 Sr. Marshall Gant brings a phyiscal presence to the LB and also will put a hand down and play some DE. The secondary has been very solid for Tates Creek for years. Having Dennis Oxendine and RJ taylor at each corner has kept Creek at or near the top of Kentucky High school Passing Defenses over the last few years. Creek loses Oxendine, but slides in starter JR Martavius Carter #26, who was good enough to start last season and Creek was able to slide Oxendine to Safety. This year will be no different with its strong secondary. Starters, SR. #19 RJ Taylor and JR. Martavius Carter man the corners with a possibility of Taylor moving to Free Safety due to an abundance of skill at the DB postiion. SR. #34 Wanya Brown (5'10 170 lbs.) has played a ton and depending on how Coach wants to use the players has the opportunity to play them all. Also, JR. #2 Might Mite Max Sweet, is a small player in stature but a pit bull, and I cant imagine him not finding the field. And, SR #21 S/LB Casey Grimes is a big time playmaker that will play somewhere on the field, either at Safety or the last OLB position. All in all, Tates Creek has the personnel to really field a nice defense. Will the fatigue of not platooning hurt them over the long haul? How will injuries play out this season? Tates Creek has built its team for this season in mind for 2 years now, and this should be the season that the test of youth and trial by fire for the last 2 seasons should pay off dividends.

Tates Creek Schedule Aug. 15 Scrimmage against Boyle County 6:30 @ Tates Creek 08/23 Paul Laurence Dunbar @ Tates Creek 08/30 Louisville Moore @ Tates Creek 09/06 Tates Creek @ Perry County Central 09/13 Tates Creek @ Henry Clay 09/20 Tates Creek @ Rowan County 09/27 Bryan Station @ Tates Creek 10/4 Tates Creek @ Dixie Heights 10/11 MAdison Central @ Tates Creek 10/18 Tates Creek @ George Rogers Clark 10/25 Lafayette @ Tates Creek (Roy Walton Bowl)

Ill break down each facet of the team from what I know starting with the offense. This installment of Tates Creek should be the best it has had in quite some time. Tates Creek brings back all but 8 players off of last years team. Will have 18+ Seniors, 9 starters on Offense and 8 starters back on Defense. Most of this group will have played together for 6-7 years and will have the strongest leadership group this year, then it has had in a long time. The offense will be once again featuring a spread attack with muliple options being headlined by Sr. (5'11 180 lb.) WR/Slot/RB RJ Taylor #19 (50+catches over 700 yards last year 6 TDs). They will move Taylor around taking advantage of mismatches, either on the outside at receiver, the slot against the LB/Safety and even the backfield. Also, in the backfield will be (6 ft. 185) Sr. Casey Grimes #21 (311 yards rushing, 2 TDs), a dangerous RB with very good top end speed. Both are receiving a lot of D1 attention. Also, at WR, Sr. (6'2) TaVon Dunn (#8) brings back over (40+catches over 500 yards receiving 7 TDs). Starting at QB will be Sr. Jake Ryan #6 who shared time with Soph Graham Gordon who threw for over 2300 yards last year. Big Strong kid with good speed and a strong arm. Smart kid, been in the program for 7 years. Also, look for Jr. Martavious Carter (#26) in the backfield, change of pace back real quick and will be a homerun threat at all times. Also, look for FB/LB (Captain of the Defense) #44 Eamon Nasr (5'10 190 lbs.) to get the tough yards between the tackles. That very skilled group will be behind it's most Senior laden group in years. The O Line will be anchored by Sr.#53 Deion Webb, (6'2 270 lbs.) who is a load in the interior and mobile. Also joining Deion on the O line will be Sr. #65 Jovan Blackburn (6'0 230 lbs.), Sr.#56 Tyler Sturgill (6'1 230 lbs.), Sr.#52 Tanner Gill (6'3 260 lbs.). In the Flex position/TE will be Sr. #10 Marshall Gant (6'2 210 lbs.) who contributed 20+ catches and over 250 yards last season. Look for contributions from SR. WR/TE #18 Taiwan Hart (6'3 210 lbs.),Soph. #31 Jeron Shelby and Jr. Max Sweet as well. All in all, the Tates Creek offense that has rolled up numbers the last couple of years will be it's best in some time. A Senior laden group with all types of speed and a Sr. line spells success. The have a legitamate 1st Team All State Caliber WR/playmaker in RJ Taylor and all types of talent around him. The 2 big questions that need to be answered for this offense will be, how easily they will get over not having Dennis Oxendine in the lineup for the first time, and will Sr. QB Jake Ryan continue building on a promising year last year where he shared the role.

Id never count out anything. He a great kid and will get his chance to prove himself. In regards to the offer from UK, I'm more referencing the situation with UK this year. UK will only be taking 4-5 receivers this year on scholly. And are in on BIG TIME 4 star WRs. Not a knock on Necarius, just bad timing. Receivers like Kief, Bone, Berrios etc..... From talent rich states like Ohio, SC, and Florida. Necarius will be a nice addition wherever he ends up.

Being on recruiting visits and seeing this kid in person many times, is the explanation as to the lack of Bigger offers. He's very small in stature, nowhere near 5'10.....5'7 is more accurate and the speed numbers are what they are. Combine the two and you can understand the apprehension of the bigger schools. That being said, I've seen his big game ability in his games, and he is one that his physical attributes don't tell the true story. Great receiver with all the ability and hands, IQ, Heart, WILL, of a big time D1 player. Unfortunately, a big portion of this recruiting thing is size and speed measurables. Kid deserves a shot somewhere and I hope someone gives him that chance. He's a winner and wok bust his butt to get even better at the next level. And will represent the university well. Unfortunately, UK is in on big time receivers and more than likely wont be offering IMO, they will land 4-5 4 star WR's in this class. Just bad timing for Necarius to be a SR. Any other year or time and he would have already been offered by UK/UL. Tough side to recruiting.

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As a parent I'd like to hear your guys feedback as to how you'd feel if your son had the opportunity to play for the service academies. My house is divided on how we feel so far. Please, all input and contributions to the discussion are welcome......

To see Class of 2014 WR/DB RJ Taylor and RB/SS Casey Grimes from Tates Creek High School on Wednesday 5/1. Army coming to see RJ Taylor on Friday 5/3.

I'm glad Tates Creek gets to scrimmage Boyle County this year. Will be fun. Looking forward to it.

RJ Taylor will be attending. Tate's Creek class of 2014 DB/WR

Congrats to the young man. That's great.

Creek brings back what should be its best team in a loooong time. 18+ seniors return. 9 starters on offense return, 8 starters on defense return. They will be led by potential ALL STATE selection RJ Taylor (WR/DB)(being recruited by UK, UL, WKU, Etc..) 700+ receiving yards 7 TDS. Also bring back SR RB Casey Grimes (Kio Sanfors's younger brother), SR QB Jake Ryan, SR WR Tavon Dunn, 4 SR lineman return headlines by Big Deon Webb. SR FB/MLB Eamon Nasr will be a force for Creek, and watch for JR Martavious Carter RB/DB. Creek looks to be a very tough out. They have been a very young team for the last 2 years and have taken lumps along the way. This should be a special year for Creek barring major injuries. Creek will be very veteran and have quality depth. And have home run ability with RJ Taylor, Casey Grimes, Tavon Dunn and Martavious Carter. The only weakness I see for Creek on the larger scale is that they don't platoon their players. So their offensive playmakers are their defensive playmakers. Against the best teams, fatigue can be an issue.

Big kid. Congrats to the young man. Was there Amy saw him on the JR Day visit. Very good size.

Thursday August 15th @ 630 PM at Roy Walton Stadium (Tates Creek)

ATH Jay Rayford Tates Creek will be playing for Pikeville college