[EKUAlum05]

It is no secret when people are asked to list the best players in the state, in particular RB, you will hear the same names mentioned. But, Thomas Varney usually doesn't get that notoriety except from people who have seen him play.

Varney is a SR for Belfry, and thusfar has had a fine career. He is a 3 year starter and last year was actually Belfry's leading rusher with 1373 yards on 133 carries (over 10 ypc average) and 16TD's. He also was Belfry's top receiver with 249 yards on 12 catches and 4 TD's.

This year he is off to a solid start with 568 yards rushing and 115 yards receiving in the first 4 games.

But where Varney seperates himself is his versatility which you typically don't see in his stat line. In addition to being a 3 year starter at HB Varney also is a 3 year starter at DB. He also is Belfry's starting K, P, PR, and KR. He also doubles as a "Wildcat Package" QB and last week threw a game winning 35 yard TD pass with under a minute to go.

In his career Varney has scored points the following ways:
1. Rushing TD
2. Receiving TD
3. Kickoff Return TD
4. Punt Return TD
5. Passing TD
6. Fumble Recovery TD
7. Kicking Field Goal
8. Kicking Extra Point
9. 2 Pt. Conversion

I want to say he returned an INT for a TD but am not positive.

All the while, he has done all this in his career against good competition:
2009
@ Pburg (Top 3 2A): 177 yds rushing/receiving
vs. Ashland (Top 10 5A): 234 yds rush/rec
@ Letcher Central (Top 10 5A): 154 yds rush/pass

2008
vs. Breathitt County (State Semi's) 179 yds rush/rec
vs. Russell (Top 10 3A) 175 yards rushing
vs. Pikeville (Top 10 1A) 140 yds rush/rec
vs. Sheldon Clark (Top 10 3A, two games) 172 yds rush/rec
vs. Lou. Holy Cross (Top 10 1A) 152 yds rushing

Just some stats to educate everyone on one of the best players you haven't heard much about. He may not win Mr. Football.... he may not go to a FBS school... but if you get the chance to watch this kid play he is worth the price of admission.