Best middle school Runningbacks playing this year!!!!

[little Buddy]

How are the best running backs in middle school now days

[little Buddy]

i heard that martin county had a really good backfield...so i would have to go with avery ray, channing smith, and mikie moore

[TRAIN85]

pikevilles backfield is stacked
char mar mims, ross mccoy, clarky keene, and taylor ratliff are all great jr high backs. its going to be fun to watch the panthers over the next few years.

[...PANTHER-44...]

another good running back fro the panthers is gavin miller. he is in 7th grade but is a great running back

[dawgmom]

Hunter James from Louisa.

[PHOENIX_2_]

I think #2 from ELC great speed can break tackles and can bust through his holes fast.

[oscarmoore1]

jesse rose-powell co

[Eaglewings42]

pikevilles backfield is stacked
char mar mims, ross mccoy, clarky keene, and taylor ratliff are all great jr high backs. its going to be fun to watch the panthers over the next few years.

itll be pretty exciting alright
a lot of talent i just cant wait to see them in high school

[jetpilot]

Randy Maynard #44 is another good back for the Panthers. They are loaded for sure. Can someone post their numbers? Oh yeah, Layne is a good QB too, #10.

[Eaglewings42]

#44 is charles mims for the Pikeville Panthers not randy maynard

[Eaglewings42]

i think randy might be #24 or something like that

[cheese4me]

I feel like number #41 for Adams was an outstanding running back and should be considered here. He hit the hole like a ball of fire and had no quit. I was impressed with him.

[EKYSPORTS]

Paintsvilles #7 I Think Its Jarrell--he Is Only A 7th Grader,blasts Through The Holes,sees The Field Also Great D-fence Player...

[youdroppedsomething]

Paintsvilles #7 I Think Its Jarrell--he Is Only A 7th Grader,blasts Through The Holes,sees The Field Also Great D-fence Player...

I Agree....great back!

[cobra67]

Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll

[4x4dwag]

Hunter James from Louisa.

i would agree

[youdroppedsomething]

Hunter James from Louisa.
Please, sure he is ok but way to small JC just slung him around like a rag doll..But if he was a little bigger he would b very good..But he still is a good back but not 1 of the best..

[Dawg@heart]

Dropper, you obviously have some serious issues with lawrence county in general? Too much sarcasm takes away from the fun of this site!!
You must have been at someone else's game last Tuesday cause it sounds like your'e the only one who thought it a boring game.
Hunter James is a better back and player at 50% than alot of kids are at 110%-maybe you should take a football class and learn about it so it won't be boring?? If those players can leave it all on the field like they did that night, they sure don't deserve to be put down and called boring.
Maybe you should try going to games in other sports??

[PiRaTe*FaN]

:Skull03: Belfry Middle Schools :Skull03: #21 Nathan Carroll is the best running back Belfry has on the 8th grade.... :theman:

[Eaglewings42]

i really think clark keene is better in his pinky finger than any1 ive seen in a middle school level

[Pirates~R~Us]

Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll

I agree :Thumbs: Josh and Nathon are great backs! And its took some good blocking and an entire team to work together to make this season a great success! They all played some fine defense and offense this year! One kid can't win a game and thankfully our boys know this!

WAY TO GO BELFRY MIDDLE :1: and since this is a thread about backs....
WAY TO GO JOSH #2 AND NATHON #21
Keep it up boys BHS is your next stop :thumpsup:

[TurnthePage]

Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll

I agree. I've seen those two boys have some real good games.

[Mr. Right]

Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll

And they're great kids, too.

[eaglepride]

number 45 and 36 from johnson county middle school id by far the best tail back full back duo in this state i am pretty sure that there names are Dj ousley and Tanner bratton they both block great for each other and that y they gain so many yrds together every game

[Dawg@heart]

Didin't know those boys names but you re right, both were very impressive against Louisa Middle this season.

[GoLdEn EyE]

i heard that martin county had a really good backfield...so i would have to go with avery ray, channing smith, and mikie moore

i got to say that is one heck of a back field even thought i think that #36 had a good game and actually held on to the ball this time against em i think that that #36 is an individual that sticks out on the 8th grade of JCMS

[GoLdEn EyE]

i heard that martin county had a really good backfield...so i would have to go with avery ray, channing smith, and mikie moore


i agree but jc had the heart to win at the rock iss juss they were to worn bye the channing smith kid and the moore kidd but good luck to them and their high skool years but i think theres one individual on the 8th grade of jc that is that #36 i rlly think he is a true player i will enjoy watchin him later on down the road

[GoLdEn EyE]

Tanner Bratton #36 and Brett Reynolds from P'ville played well this year in my mind Tanner Bratton has the potential to play Varsity next year if he would hit the weight room hard and get in shape early....Reynolds had a great year tooodont think he played in the backfield i believe he played QB or sumtin like that but both really good players

[CF#72]

i think that # 2 and # 35 are the 2 best backs in eastern ky but thats just my 2 cent

[CF#72]

haha forgot to put the players were on the elc football team

[phs1986]

Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll


They are Freshman... not Middle School... But I DO agree with ya!!!;)
Different year now!! LOL... My bad... I just went back and checked the dates on the post!! and to my Belfry friend.... I haven't forgotten about the jersey!!!! :P

[pikevillepanther#11]

Tackett and Miller run the football very good for pikeville and Johns Creek has a big fullback that is hard to take down cause hes 250 pounds.

[Valley Girl]

caleb bently is an astonishing running back hes in 7th grade and knows how to use his moves and speed

[BlackcatAlum]

I watched Joseph Jamerson for Adams and he had about five carries in a game and scored on all of them.

[If...Then]

i think randy might be #24 or something like that

Good god people Randy Maynard is #42 and Steven Layne And Charels Mims Are Freshman and steven quit and MIMS cant because of his back. But their both good players

[floydcountyfan]

The two 5th grade running backs from prestonsburg, Evan Jarrell and Seth Marcum, are quite impressive. Watch out for them in the future.

[cougar_54]

#2 from ELC is an outstanding runningback and he also can plaay QB. I played with him in middle school before the ELC started. He is one of the best around.

[cougar_54]

#35 is also a good back. he has the power to bust through holes and can also break tackles. but i dont believe he is as good as #2

[sports_fan1969]

JJ JUDE FROM JCMS IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN. HE HAD 7 TD IN THEIR FIRST GAME, THE FIRST ONE WAS A KICK RETURN THE FRIST PLAY OF THE GAME. Against Paintsville he got hurt at the start of the game and set out until the 4th period and still had a few TD with is knee the size of a football. Good back, with good knowledge of the game and very strong.

[I Rule The World]

Christopher Maggard and Jon Brewer from Leslie Co.

[PGL]

I seen this goodlookin back in the 2nd grade flag football ay SV he well be tough

[strings]

Randy Davidson of Estill Co and Dre Goggings of Clark Moore (Madison Co.) are two of the best I have seen in middle school this year. Davidson is hard nosed and a fast kid, Goggins has excellent speed and quickness for the m.s. level.

[JBIRD.#64]

elc is a good team

[LadyCat2007]

whose the runninback for shelby valley middle???

[Mr.3000]

Trent Burchette and Seth Jarrell

[pikevillepanther#11]

Pikeville shut him down on Jet Sweep everytime

[58fan]

sid fields from whitesburg is right up there with the best

[OffTheHook]

Trent Burchette and Seth Jarrell


Seth no more. Their Coach pretty much limits him now by placing him at QB this week. That also weakens PJMS's backfield because now you only have 1 true back in it in Trent Burchette. They have played 4 different QBs and 12 different kids at RB, this season alone. They have no clue where they are going to be from week to week. PJMS is better than what they appear. They have the talent. They just can't get any repeativness to allow them to learn and jell as a team. A lot of kids quit and didn't even come out due to this problem this year. They could have at least 35 or more players this year, instead of the way it is now. Keep your heads up boys and keep playing your hearts out. We're still proud of you.

[srixon2]

The Davidson kid from Estill County Middle is unstopable. Probably one of the top 5 in state easy!!

[Paintsville inspector]

Seth no more. Their Coach pretty much limits him now by placing him at QB this week. That also weakens PJMS's backfield because now you only have 1 true back in it in Trent Burchette. They have played 4 different QBs and 12 different kids at RB, this season alone. They have no clue where they are going to be from week to week. PJMS is better than what they appear. They have the talent. They just can't get any repeativness to allow them to learn and jell as a team. A lot of kids quit and didn't even come out due to this problem this year. They could have at least 35 or more players this year, instead of the way it is now. Keep your heads up boys and keep playing your hearts out. We're still proud of you.

Where does Ethan daniel play now?

[UKisN1]

Fields from W-burg

[OffTheHook]

Where does Ethan daniel play now?


Well from what I just heard.. After practicing at TE and FB yesturday he is starting QB tonight? Go figure.

[BlackcatAlum]

I watched Joseph Jamerson for Adams and he had about five carries in a game and scored on all of them.

This kid also went to state last year running track for Prestonsburg High. So he can obviously fly.

[pikevillepanther#32]

i would have to go with gavin miller for pikeville he hits the holes and guves 110% everytime he gets the ball

[kp10]

#10 (SKYLES) from Martin Co.

[schs_fan21]

I think kristian skyles is a good running back from martin county cards

[fottballstar_1]

Eric Hubbard from leslie co.. brian hubbards little brother.. runs hard every play and loves the game.. hes gonna be a great kid ta watch..

[bigt9976]

you have to put w-burgs #23 in the mix

[JBIRD.#64]

jj Jude Is The Best #21 From Johnson Centeral,hes Fast,he Will Hit,and He Will Do What It Takes To Get A Td

[Pirate_86]

Belfry has alot of talent in the back field

[58fan]

whitsburgs back field is the best power team Ive ever seen
with #23 sid fields and #43 sam seargent

[Wuzza Bear]

JJ Jude from Johnson Central and Kp Skyles for Mc are definately two of the best I've seen.

[Pirate_16]

I Think that BMS has a pretty good backfield this year!!!

[pirate5]

the bms pirates have an elusive group of #5 #3 and #22 are all gonna be great

[Pirate_86]

Gary runyon trucks everything i his way

[pikevillepanther#11]

Pikeville has a very fast and talented back field #20 and #42 will run any team to death

[PLAYBOY5]

I think the best 3 in the District is from Letcher County! I think #35 from East Letcher, #2 Drew Bentley from east Letcher and #23, Sydney Fields from Whitesburg will be DANGEROUS when they get into High School! DANGEROUS!!!

[blitz43]

Derrick Taulbee.....Powell Co.

[Pirate_86]

Derrick Taulbee.....Powell Co.

R they good this year...Never seen the play but my cousin is one of thier running backs...Steve Skeens #32

[SVHSWildcat22]

you cant leave out Chanon Anderson. that boy has worked hard this year for Shelby Valley Middle. he has proven himself. he has packed this team on his shoulders this whole season. GOOD LUCK SVMS!

[kp10]

After watching the Big Sandy Post Grid,IMO, #10(Skyles) for Martin Co. and #21(Jude) for Johnson Central are the best. Both with speed (4.9 in the 40) both with power(230 in bench press and 315 squat).Outstanding for two 8th graders. What a treat it would be to see them both in the same backfield.

[SVHSWildcat22]

After watching the Big Sandy Post Grid,IMO, #10(Skyles) for Martin Co. and #21(Jude) for Johnson Central are the best. Both with speed (4.9 in the 40) both with power(230 in bench press and 315 squat).Outstanding for two 8th graders. What a treat it would be to see them both in the same backfield.

wow. they're fast and strong. how good are they though?

[kp10]

Skyles has run for 1550 yards and 22 tds in only 11games,I dont know the stats on Jude but I'm sure it is as good or better.

[blitz43]

R they good this year...Never seen the play but my cousin is one of thier running backs...Steve Skeens #32

Steve is one of my boyz good friends. His dad coaches with me at powell co.


The 8th graders finished tied for second. They lost out on the championship because of a tie breaker. Had a good season though.

[PHS95]

Pikeville has a very fast and talented back field #20 and #42 will run any team to death

Except BMS tonight....

[pirate_time]

Gary runyon is by far one of the best backs this season

[PHS95]

Gary runyon is by far one of the best backs this season

Yes he was!

[If...Then]

if he was fast as Trey Runyon or Gavin Miller hed be unstoppable. Cause he has alot of run power

[Pirate_86]

Pikeville has a very fast and talented back field #20 and #42 will run any team to death

except belfry we shut em both down

[If...Then]

except belfry we shut em both down

just in the championship. at Belfry homecoming they both ran for 2 40+ yard TD's

[Pirate_86]

Steve is one of my boyz good friends. His dad coaches with me at powell co.


The 8th graders finished tied for second. They lost out on the championship because of a tie breaker. Had a good season though.

yea rickey is my uncle

[Pirate_86]

if he was fast as Trey Runyon or Gavin Miller hed be unstoppable. Cause he has alot of run power

he dont need to be...he ran over everybody ion p-villes team...it 4 or 5 of them to take him down

[Pirate_86]

just in the championship. at Belfry homecoming they both ran for 2 40+ yard TD's

Our TE and De was out for personal reasons

[If...Then]

Our TE and De was out for personal reasons

in the chip. Pikeville has a RT, LT, Blocking Back, and LB out also so. ALL STARTERS. Every game cant be perfect i guess

[Pirate_86]

in the chip. Pikeville has a RT, LT, Blocking Back, and LB out also so. ALL STARTERS. Every game cant be perfect i guess

Guess not

[Pirate_86]

in the chip. Pikeville has a RT, LT, Blocking Back, and LB out also so. ALL STARTERS. Every game cant be perfect i guess

check your inbox

[DEVILOLOGIST]

I make a prediction that the 6th grade next year at Russell will have the most talented backfiled a team could ask for.
Connor- Zip- Messer
Bronson- Brawny- Korzep
Garion- G-Man- Robinson
Bobby- Say-Hey- May

These kids can all play interchangeable positions and will absolutely make a game of who can block the most people so the other can score. The last game these boys played on the same team was at Morgan Co and they each ran the ball 1 time for 70 yards each and scored on that 1 carry. Russell downed Morgan 42-0. This same team has not lost in 4 years as a team. I know that they will only be 6th graders next year but I hope that their sucess continues.

I do know that Zip Messer has 6,327 yards and 89 touchdowns so far in JFL. He is 5'2" and around 90 pounds, hits like a brick, ----Korzep is 5' and 100 pounds, meaner than junk yard dog. G-Man Robinson can throw a football 45 yards right now.!!! and can also run hard. he is 5' and 95 pounds.... Our full back is Bobby May- 4'10" and 108 pounds... Loves to hit a line and make a hole..... These kids are great athletes in the all round. They played together at the State 9-10 baseball tourney this past year and did well, going undefeated in the regionals and beating out Lexington in the first round of the state tourney. The line they will run behind will average 170 pounds. And yes they play baseball too--State players and pitchers................... Sound to good to be true?????????
Come watch them play next year.... I think you will be amazed at these athletes.
This whole team is loaded at evedry position.. This will be a team that will hear of from here on out......... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[If...Then]

he dont need to be...he ran over everybody ion p-villes team...it 4 or 5 of them to take him down

he ran over every team when u think about it

[phs1986]

Have to say that Gary Runyon was absolutely incredible!! The kid played with heart and determination that is unreal!!

[Jshort5]

JJ Jude is probably the best back ive seen this year

[cheese4me]

I have to agree Jude was a great back. He has tons of upside. The kid from Martin ran the ball hard and was surrounded by better pieces but Jude was more the total package. Fields from WMS was a bear but I think he will be playing with is hand on the ground next year.

[Jshort5]

i take my last statement back I would have 2 say #21 Jude from JCMS and #2 Bentley from East Letcher r the 2 Best RB's this year

[PLAYBOY5]

Jude was a stud for Johnson Central!

[~Pirates Pack a Punch~]

Continuing success at the high school level!:D Personally I think Belfry Middle has two fine backs in Josh Francis and Nathan Carroll

[~Pirates Pack a Punch~]

:) :Skull03: Belfry Middle Schools :Skull03: #21 Nathan Carroll is the best running back Belfry has on the 8th grade.... :theman:

[phs1986]

Yep... those 2 are in high school now.... :)

[warrior20]

southern middle schools backfield

[PrideLeader]

Well, if we are looking at by grade level, Madison Middle School's 7th grade backfield is very talented. #35 FB is a strong, big runner in the middle. #23 is a great compliment to the "feature back". #5 Hawkins, is the gamebreaker. Granted, I haven't seen many folks from the area on here, except for Powell county, but I'll let them post their opinions. The QB #11 is also a great decision maker and lets his backs set stuff up for the passing game. I'm sure anyone from Powell and Estill would agree. They should be a force as 8th graders.

[Black Bears]

The best middle school running back that I have seen was in Pennington, VA. His name is Tyler Graham. Could start for a lot of varsity teams as a freshman.

[Redneck]

Paintsvilles #7 I Think Its Jarrell--he Is Only A 7th Grader,blasts Through The Holes,sees The Field Also Great D-fence Player...
Must be the last name, lol, j/k...

Joseph Jamerson had a great year. Lookin forward to seein him get some PT for Pburg varsity this year.