[Hoot Gibson]

Johnson Central's sophomore Zack McCoart leads the best group of running backs that I have seen this season. He is averaging 9.6 yards/carry, 147 yards per game, with 21 touchdowns. Fullback Chase Price is averaging 8.4 yards/carry and 88 yards per game. Mason Lawson, who did not join the starting offense lineup until Carter Conley suffered a broken leg, is averaging 6.9 yards/carry and 66 yards per game. Carter Conley was averaging nearly 150 yards/game until leaving the game against North Laurel after his only carry. In limited action, freshman Logan Music is averaging 9.7 yards/carry and 28 yards/game.

Letcher County Central's Jonah Little would be near the top of the list of running backs that I have seen play this season but he is playing quarterback. He is averaging 156 yards/game. Johnson Central, which held Belfry's offense to 91 yards rushing, "limited" Little to 130 yards rushing on 20 carries.