Kentucky Middle School Football Association | Archive | December, 2008

The KY – KYMSFA 7^th Grade players:

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                       From Bowling Green Junior High – Tyler Jopes – Defensive Captain – 7th Grade State Champion Bowling Green Purples, Southern Kentucky Middle School Athletic Conference  (SKMSAC) 1st Team All-Conference Linebacker.  Coach Joel Taylor says, “Tyler is an excellent example of the young men we have the opportunity to work with here at Bowling Green Junior High School. Tyler is an outstanding young man in the classroom and on the football field. The entire coaching staff is excited that Tyler was selected to the All-American team.   We are looking forward to seeing Tyler compete with some of the best players in the country.  I know he will represent Bowling Green Junior High Football and the Bowling Green School System in a first class manor.


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                      From Lexington Catholic Middle School Football – Noah Mitchell – Mitchell #8 helped lead the Knights to their 4^th straight Gridiron Football Conference Championship and the semi-finals of the Kentucky Middle School Football State Championship.  During the 2008 football season, Mitchell, a team captain, had 12 TDs on 613 rushing yards; 142 receiving yards and 291 passing yards at RB and 29 tackles, 17 assists and lead his team with 3 interceptions at strong safety.  He was named to the Kentucky Middle School Football Association 7^th Grade All-State Team at safety and the 2008 Leadership Award by his teammates.  In 2007, Mitchell starting at CB was the 1^st 6^th grader to ever be named to the All Conference Team.  Lexington Catholic Middle School football Coach Winston Guy stated that in my 5 years of coaching the program, I have had the pleasure of working with a lot of players, however this kid Noah Mitchell is a standout, hard hitter with the football mentality to succeed at the national level.  In the 2 years of coaching Noah, he has become a football playmaker, a leader and a champion.  He is a student in the classroom with tremendous personality for the game.  I am proud to be his coach and the opportunity for him to show his skills in this national game in the Alamo Dome.


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                       From Lexington Catholic Middle School Football – Josh Mesmer – Mesmer #74 a dominate player at right guard on offense and linebacker on defense.  Josh was instrumental in helping the Knights to a 4^th straight Conference Championship.   On defense, Josh was the defensive captain with 24 tackles, 23 assists and lead his team with 2 sacks.  He was awarded the Knights Defensive MVP, Best Lineman, and Big Hitter.  In 2007, Josh was a rare starter as a 6^th grader.  Lexington Catholic Middle School football defense coach Patrick Medley stated that Josh is a defensive coach’s playmaker.  Josh would dominate an offense and always gives 110%.  It is no surprise that Josh would be selected to play in this national game.

The KY – KYMSFA 8^th Grade Players:

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            From Bell County Middle School Football – Corey Osolonian – Quarterback, Defensive Back. Passed for 862 yards during the season and completed for a total of 23 touchdown passes.  He ran the ball for a total of 12 touchdowns. On defense, Corey led the team in interceptions for a total of 18, returning 6 for touchdowns.
  
  


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            From Morgan County Middle School Football – Walker Crase
  
  


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                      From Old Kentucky Home Middle School Football – Reed Montgomery – 2-way starter this year; fullback on offense, DT on defense;  Team captain and Recipient of OKHMS 7th-grade Player of the Year and OKHMS Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards in 2007;  Recipient of OKHMS Defensive Lineman of the Year and OKHMS Mr. Football awards in 2008.  Reed is an outstanding athlete and the hardest-working player I have ever coached.  No matter what we were doing, from scrimmaging to running sprints, Reed set the example for the rest of the team to follow.  In addition to being blessed with good size and speed, he responds well to coaching and motivates everyone around him.  I am happy to see his hard work rewarded by being selected to participate in the FBU Youth All-American Bowl, and I know that Reed will do a fine job of representing our program and the state of Kentucky.
  
  


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                      From Woodford County Middle School Football – Ridge Jackson – Woodford County Middle School Coach Kent Berry – I had the great opportunity to coach Ridge this year. He is one of the most intense players I have met and full of intensity all the time.  Jackson played offensive guard and was very good at that position   He has good technique, is quick on his feet, and very strong with his hands and arm which allowed us to run our running game behind him. Ridge is also a very smart offensive player; he makes sound decisions at all times. On defense, he was an outside linebacker and one of the hardest hitters I have seen.
  
  


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                       From Lexington Catholic Middle School Football – Kyle Bolin – Bolin #4, a 3 year starter at QB finished his middle school career for the Knights with a record of 30 -2; in his 8 games in the 2008 season, which was cut short due to a collar bone injury, Kyle passed for 886 yds on 42 of 90 completions with 15 passing TDs and 2 rushing TDs; Kyle was awarded his team’s leadership award during all 3 years, MVP for 2 years, and the Gridiron All-Conference Team for 2 years.  Kyle was also named MVP of the Battle in the Heartland Jamboree.  He is an FBU alumni having moved up to high school division.  Lexington Catholic Middle School football Coach Greg Mitchell stated that Kyle is one of those rare athletes that is a student of the game.  He can do things at QB that many players do not master until the professional level.  Kyle will represent the finest of Lexington Catholic football.  It has been an honor to be his coach.
  
  


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                       From Spencer County Middle School Football – Dalton Goodlett – Dalton is a team captain and started at fullback and defensive end. Known for his tenacity and hard work ethic, Dalton rushed for over 600 yards in a wishbone offense and was an outstanding blocker. On defense, he constantly disrupted other team’s game plans with his pursuit and outstanding tackling skills. Dalton was also selected as all-conference for the MKAC.
  


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                       From Bell County Middle School Football – Steve Simpson – Played center on offense and Defensive End. Steven was 2nd in quarterback sacks with 18 and 4 interceptions, Only allowing the opposing teams an average of 4 points per game for the season.
  
  


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            From Spencer County Middle School Football – Will Eldridge – Spencer County Middle School’s all-time leading rusher and scorer is Mr. Will Eldridge. Spencer County was able to win their first ever Conference championship and was able to compete in the KYMSFA state playoffs. As a team captain, Will started at tailback on offense and middle linebacker on defense. He also returned punts and kickoffs. He scored a school record 23 touchdowns and rushed for over 1200 yards. He was also the leading tackler on a defense that had 7 shutouts during the season. Will was also selected as an all-conference player for the second consecutive year. He is the first player in school history to do that.
  
  


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                      From Bell County Middle School Football – William Elliott – Offensive Line and Defensive Line. William led the team in quarterback sacks with a total of 21, only allowing the opposing teams an average of 4 points per game for the regular season.