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3A District 6

1. Mason County (12-1): The Royals ran into a buzzsaw in Bourbon County last year's regional final round. This year, the Royals might play a role of buzzsaw against some. The high powered offense (39 PPG) won't slow down much, even with the departure of the Royals' leading rusher.

2. Russell (7-5): The Red Devils and Royals figure to decide the district once again when they meet at Russell.

3. Lewis County (7-4): Quarterback Isaac Weddington (1,626 passing yards, 22 TDs, 11 INTs) and two of his top three receivers return.

4. Fleming County (3-8): The Panthers were porous defensively last year, but they were extremely young. A large senior class, including some quality skill players, could paint a much prettier picture in 2014. They return 10 starters on each side of the ball.

5. West Carter (2-8): The Comets went through some growing pains last season. Depth may still be an issue, but starters at the skill positions give reason for West Carter to be upbeat.

6. East Carter (4-6): The Raiders are inexperienced, overall, with just five seniors and eight juniors. Not all are full-time players. Coach Zack Moore expects the team to "improve daily barring injury." Jordan Ratcliff, one of their top players from a year ago, transferred.


Preseason Favorite: Mason County

A strong senior group should hoist the Royals to the top again. Quarterback Jake O'Mara (3,461 career passing yards) is a four year starter. The 6-foot-4, 215 pounder is receiving looks from Marshall, Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky. Tight end/defensive end Ashton Humphrey has WKU on his trail. Rico Hill, a fullback and linebacker, ran 108 times for 987 yards and 11 TDs as a junior. John Combs Buchanan (226 career tackles) and Ryan Johnson (31 catches for 367 yards in 2013) join O'Mara as four-year starters.


New Direction: Russell

After 37 years under the direction of Ivan McGlone, a period that included two state championships and a slew of success, Russell will have a new coach roaming the sidelines. T.J. Maynard, a former Red Devil player, takes over after guiding Raceland to a Class A regional title last season. Maynard's new squad contains a notable deal of talent in the freshmen and sophomore classes.


Preseason player of the Year

John Combs Buchanan, Mason County, Sr., LB/OG, 6-2, 195.

Buchanan is fewer than 100 tackles away from owning the most in school history. At 6-2, 195, Buchanan earned first-team All-State recognition by the Courier Journal in 2013. Princeton, Yale and Kent State are among the schools recruiting Buchanan.


Players to Watch

Landon Arnold, Russell, Sr., OL/ LB; Jacob Boyd, Fleming County, Sr., QB/DB; Braden Brown, West Carter, Jr., QB/DB; Maverick Burnett, Fleming County, Sr., RB/DB; Nick Conley, Russell, So., RB/DB; Jordan Davis, Lewis County, Sr., WR/DB; Ryan Hall, East Carter, Sr., OL/DL; Rico Hill, Mason County, Sr., RB/LB; Evan Huddle, East Carter, Jr., K/P; Ashton Humphrey, Mason County, Sr., TE/DE; Aaron James, Fleming County, Sr., WR/DB, Bronson Korzep, Russell, Sr., RB/DB; Tristen Marshall, West Carter, Sr., RB/DB, Tyler Mustard, Lewis County, Sr., RB/DB; Jake O'Mara, Mason County, Sr., QB; Darin Phillips, East Carter, Jr., RB/DB; Dalton Stamm, Lewis County, Sr., RB/DL; Zach Walker, West Carter, Jr., WR/DB; Isaac Weddington, Lewis County, Sr., QB; Peyton Wilburn, East Carter, Jr., OL/DL; Wilder Williams, Fleming County, Sr., TE/LB; Kyle Yates, East Carter, Sr., WR/DB