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Interested to see how Green Co is this season... John Hardin at Green will likely be a sneaky good game week 2.

Patience was required when rooting for the Bulldogs last season. They ended the year 4-7, losing to Logan County 43-17 in the 1st round of the playoffs. Looking ahead to 2024 the Bulldogs will only be losing 7 seniors to graduation throughout the whole roster but losing Will and Jacob Adams, Quention Johnson will be a major hole the Dawgs look to fill in. The Dawgs were competitive last season in spurts with youth rearing its head in the worst times for the Bulldogs. Still, they were just a minute away from beating Nelson County last season to secure a home playoff game. Good news for JH is they again, return most of their young roster with sights set on getting the Bulldogs back to their standard. JH will almost certainly rely on Junior Cavali Pittman (800 yards and 8 TDs last season) and Junior QB Austin Richardson (1,000 yards 11 TDs and 3 INTs last season) to head the Wing-T offense from Doug Preston. They also return top running backs Emari Simon and Laysen Anderson. Returning almost every position on defense, including incoming Sophomore Elijah Luna, who is going to wreck offensive lines all year long and linebacker Cam Moore who had 118 tackles last year I expect the Bulldogs to continue to improve on that side of the ball. I have also heard some really good things about Sophomore QB Austin Richardson and skill guys working far beyond team workouts and getting chemistry on and off the field. Good sign for a young team that is looking to make a major jump. Also have heard some word on a couple of transfers from Louisville schools but not sure if these guys have started lifting yet. Overall, this might be the best group of athletes JH has had since 2020. Schedule (as far as I know) will remain the same as last year for JH. I have posted opponents in order below. I have also heard rumors that JH will be hosting a jamboree scrimmage event during the summer on JHs new turf but haven't heard teams or dates as of yet. I think this is a schedule that favors JH to have their first winning season in a couple of years and continue to build confidence. I think JH could sneak into some Top 10 polls by the end of the year in 4A. Week 2 at Green County should be a good measuring stick to where JH will be this season. Bardstown and Nelson County games will decide the district. vs Hancock at Green County vs Iroquois at Harrison County at Kentucky Country Day vs Breck County at Thomas Nelson vs Bardstown at Nelson County vs Desales

He was 41. This has shaken up the program and really the entire school today as it was very unexpected. He was also a Special Education teacher at JHHS. Sad day. Saying my prayers for everyone affected by this.

Do they implement Bullitt County schemes on offense or defense? I think that is where the real advantage comes in. You will gain an advantage with just playing with the same group of guys from a young age but if you can have 8-9 year olds start learning the spread or 4-3 defense I think it really helps as they go to MS and HS. This is really interesting, I appreciate you sharing this.

I am curious to what other school systems have a similar model and how long has it been successful? In a county like Hardin Co with multiple schools in the county. I think its definitely an interesting idea but I just don't see enough support locally for it to happen.

Possible in theory? Sure. That would take multiple cities to come together and agree which school gets which league and who's going to coach the principles of each system for the 3 schools? Just a lot of coordination that I haven't seen from anyone in this county. Usually Etown league is Etown, Central and some John, Radcliff league is almost exclusively NH, little JH and Vine Grove is usually NH and JH split. The only school that is struggling with numbers (school wide/athletically) right now is John Hardin and that is because the board continues to neglect the youngest school in the district. From what I understand freshman enrollment is best it has been at JH in 6 years also. Feeder programs in Hardin Co are the Middle Schools. John Hardin actually hosts youth league games on their field as well.

I think this is just not possible at the HS level in Hardin Co except for Etown. I'm not sure how youth football works in other counties but I think for something like this to be successful you must have an amazing booster/alumni club, or you are a county school where the kids playing in that league are exclusively going to YOUR school. Other than that, I think it's hard. The youth city leagues are divided between JH, CH and NH and there are multiple different city leagues in Hardin Co.

Panther Academy is a significant advantage for Etown. These kids in Etown district grow up learning Etowns offense and defense and scheme from a young age. These kids stay learn and grow together from a young age. You can’t tell me that’s not an advantage.

Just to be clear I didn’t hear anything on Preston with this job. I have heard Matttingly was done for a week or 2 now and wants to retire. I think there will be some shakeup among coaches in Hardin Co. JH football has a bright future! Excited to see where it goes!

Coach Clark is one of the most respected coaches in the state. Very interested to see who takes over this job. Lots of talent but losing TyTy will make it a little bit harder to get rolling week 1. Expect Bardstown to be very competitive next year with the right coach.

I have heard a lot of noise around Thompson around the area as well, would have to expect he at least gets an interview. I agree with @JellyRollthough, it wouldn’t be the best hire for Etown. Etown has a very good support system with Panther Academy and being the only independent school in the county. With the FORD plant coming in, this is one of the best jobs available during this cycle. Also hearing rumblings about another job in Hardin County potentially coming open next couple of weeks…

Dawgs open the season with a win. Not sure if there is a better guard in all of the 5th region than Destini McAllister. She ended the night with 31 points and 7th grader (!!!) Charlotte McCurry had 19 points.

Destiny says Hart wins this game.

Really impressed with how Bardstown fought tonight. Coming back from over 4 scores down to having the ball with a chance to tie it up. Bardstown will definitely miss TyTy next year. Good luck to Franklin rest of way!

5 Pt - Boyle 4 pt - LCA 3 pt - Male 2 pt - Ryle 1 pt - Hart