[Gus McCrae]

Blake Birchfield - Pikeville

DIXON-BELFRY
OPENED SOME EYES AT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CAMP
RAN A 4.3 40
WILL BE TOP BACK IN STATE OF KENTUCKY
GOOD KID
SMART KID
THINK HE WILL HAVE BELFRY BACK IN THE 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

 Probably a stupid question, but was it laser timed?

The article I read said he ran a 4.47...
He is a very good player and this will drive Belfry fans nuts, but the best player on the field on both sides of the ball in the Pikeville/Belfry game last year was Birchfield of Pikeville. Keep an eye on him this year for a huge breakout season...

Johnson Central's junior running back, Mason Lawson, should be among the top rushers this season. Last season, he ran for 812 yards and averaged 9.8 yards per carry. Dylan Preston, who rushed for 1,679 yards (11.5 yards/carry) last season graduated and Lawson should see a much heavier workload this year.

Not busting this kids bubble because i watched him play in person twice and he is a beast, however if preston is gone and i believe a few interior lineman as well (not for sure), can lawson step up as one of the best backs in the state. When everyone’s eyes are on one guy, preston, the others can shine as role players.

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DIXON-BELFRY
OPENED SOME EYES AT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY CAMP
RAN A 4.3 40
WILL BE TOP BACK IN STATE OF KENTUCKY
GOOD KID
SMART KID
THINK HE WILL HAVE BELFRY BACK IN THE 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

 Probably a stupid question, but was it laser timed?

The article I read said he ran a 4.47...
He is a very good player and this will drive Belfry fans nuts, but the best player on the field on both sides of the ball in the Pikeville/Belfry game last year was Birchfield of Pikeville. Keep an eye on him this year for a huge breakout season...

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While Isaac McNamee is one of the states premier Qbs, and will certainly live up to that this season, i won't be surprised to see more of the run game. Panthers have very capable and proven receivers, there's no doubt. Just look at what Zack lockhart did last season as far as breaking some records. That's just one. But when you consider Blake Birchfield, Alex rogers, Brayden Thomas, and of course Carson Wright, then there's no doubt their talents will be put to good use. ( One note to make. Carson, from what i'm told may not be fully recovered until mid season to playoff.) But when he does return when he's fully healed, look for a beast in that Panther backfield. A good stable of rbs will surely see their time in the running game.