[BoondockSaint]

The Courier-Journal's 2006 Kentucky All-State football team



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.rostercolumn { font: arial; font-size:10px;}OFFENSE

FIRST TEAM

WRJohn Cole, Somerset6-1175Jr.WRWes Caldwell, Lexington Catholic6-2180Sr.OLBrad Durham, Rockcastle Co.6-5310Sr.OLStuart Hines, Bowling Green6-5275Sr.OLPaul Millay, Owensboro Catholic6-4278Sr.OLSam Robey, Trinity6-5230Jr.CDane Spoelker, Trinity6-2240Sr.QBNick Petrino, Trinity5-9185Sr.RBVictor Anderson, St. Xavier5-8175Sr. RBKasey Clark, Russell6-1200Sr.RBDouglas Beaumont, Male5-9175Sr.PRyan Tydlacka, Trinity6-2198Sr.

SECOND TEAM

WRJosh Williams, Male5-8165Sr.WRKurt Bovard, Covington Cath.6-1175.Sr.OLSam Webb, Male6-5300Sr.OLJames Shepherd, Christian Co.6-6315Sr.OLJustin Cox, Campbellsville6-6265Sr.OLJosh Willis, Russell6-0192Sr.CBlake James, Harlan6-0300Sr.QBKaelin Ammons, Franklin Co.6-1185Sr.RBEmanual Taylor, Hopkinsville5-11NASr.RBAlan Williams, Marshall Co.5-9185Jr.RBTim Huguley, Central5-8180Sr.PJosh Blesser, Covington Cath.6-2195Sr.

THIRD TEAM

WRClark Jeter, Henry Clay6-0170Sr.WRJosh Miller, Boyle Co.6-2225Sr.OLNate Newland, Franklin Co.6-3265Sr.OLLandon Heath, Mayfield6-4280Sr.OLAaron Waters, Boyle Co.6-4245Sr.OLCorey O'Daniel, St. Xavier6-7335Sr.CElliott Lovett, Calloway Co.6-2NASr.QBKeith Tandy, Christian Co.5-10174Sr.RBAvery Hibbitt, Bowling Green5-10180Sr.RBJordan Kramer, Highlands5-9170Sr.RBBrandon Ford, Mercer Co.5-8160Sr.PJason Nicholson, Paul Dunbar6-6200Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Quarterback – Blake Ayers, Warren Central; Ricky Bowling, South Laurel; Ross Deaton, Somerset; Bailey Ellison, Fleming Co.; Steven Ferguson, Eastern; Scott Grizzle, Raceland; Trevor Hoskins, Middlesboro; Zach Lewis, Clay Co.; Alex Matthews, Shelby Co.; Austin Moss, Owensboro; Corey Robinson, Lone Oak; Adam Shelton, Mayfield; Will Warf, Metcalfe Co..

Running back – Xavier Bacon, Fort Knox; David Bird, Trimble Co.; Dalton Cissell, North Bullitt; Justin Collins, Western; Will Danks, Ohio Co.; Ronnie Darden, Western; Cory Farris, Boone Co.; Jesse Gillham, Henderson Co.; Seth Gordon, South Oldham; Seth Graves, Monroe Co.; Shawn Grim, Johnson Central; Nick Hall, Owensboro; Beckham Herald, Breathitt Co.; Shane Israel, Lexington Catholic; Cory Jackson, Mercer Co.; Braxton Miller, Lincoln Co.; Dusty Miller, Rockcastle Co.; Tim Phillips, Trinity; Joe Raleigh, Valley; DeAdrian Rollins, Webster Co.; Kelvin Scott, Bardstown; Ty Sparks, Tates Creek; Mark Terry, North Hardin; Michael Vicars, Newport Central Catholic; Chad Wright, Heath.

Wide receiver – Andre Autrey, North Hardin; Kurt Bovard, Covington Catholic; Shawn Childress, Rockcastle Co.; Joel Cochran, Shelby Co.; Maurice Coleman, Butler; Josey Cruse, Madison Southern; Dylan Daniel, East Jessamine; Alex Dutton, Trinity; Nathan Dutton, Trinity; Kyle Flynn, Trinity; Wenquel Graves, Bardstown; Brandon Griffin, Campbell Co.; Neil Holland, Owensboro Catholic; Shawne Lewis, Woodford Co.; Antwain Loving, Hopkinsville; Leonard Macon, Danville; Drew McDavid, Ashland Blazer; D.L. Moore, Bowling Green; Jimmy Mullins, Harrison Co.; Blake Roberts, Owensboro; Matt Sebey, Powell Co.; Scotty Smith, Daviess Co.; Peter Sutton, Covington Catholic; Chris Tune, Lafayette; Cameron Williams, Caldwell Co.; Durrell Williams, Fort Campbell; Montrel Williams, Seneca.

Offensive linemen – Will Beville, Hopkinsville; Wiley Brace, Mason Co.; Matt Byrd, Woodford Co.; Rob Durham, Owensboro; Ethan Gullett, Russell; Danny Hinkle, Sheldon Clark; Zak Janning, Beechwood; Wes Jeffries, Warren Central; Taylor Klein, Paul Dunbar; Ben Koenig, Trigg Co.; Austin Korn, Anderson Co.; Corey Mason, Lincoln Co.; Billy Joe Murphy, Monroe Co.; K.J. O'Neil, Henderson Co.; Devan Patton, Mercer Co.; Chris Raleigh, Tates Creek; Marlon Rash, Montgomery Co.; Chris Riley, Tates Creek; Brandon Sanford, Graves Co.; Ben Schlosser, Highlands; Aaron Warren, Belfry; Nathan Wells, McLean Co.; Cody Widelski, Graves Co.; Nick Wilkerson, Butler Co.; Brad Wright, Apollo.

Center – Kendrick Adams, Franklin-Simpson; Nathan Arnold, Muhlenberg South; Jeremy Gesser, Bardstown; Samuel Simpson, Henry Clay; Andrew Smith, Grant Co.; Nathan Stinchomb, Whitley Co.; Scott Wise, Highlands. Punter – Trey Beam, KCD; Chase Hamblin, Williamsburg; Jake Stephens, Lafayette; Bartley Weaver, Caverna; Arron Williams, Mayfield; Caleb Winders, Muhlenberg South.

DEFENSE

FIRST TEAM

DEGerald Hughes, Danville6-1225Sr.DEZack Kiernan, Newport Central Catholic6-7245Sr.DLChase Dumphord, Paris6-5315Sr.DLCasey Allen, Breathitt County, Lineman6-0290Sr.DLWilliam Savoy, John Hardin6-2225Sr.DLKyle Carter, Lawrence Co.6-3280Sr.LBBen Duvall, Apollo6-4200Sr.LBBrent Slusher, Bell Co.6-3220Sr.DBAntoinne Lightfoot, Henderson Co.5-7170Sr.DBChase Minnifield, Henry Clay6-0185Sr.DBRyan Beard, Bowling Green6-1175Sr.KShane Popham, Covington Catholic5-11180Sr.

SECOND TEAM

DENeil Johnston, Owensboro5-9165Jr.DEJoe Gamsky, South Oldham6-1220Sr.DLBrandon Newman, PRP6-1300Jr.DLA.J. Lewis, Bardstown6-3210Sr.DLScott Daugherty, Rockcastle Co.6-0275Jr.DLJamison Johnson, Owensboro6-0216Sr.LBTucker Jackson, Bowling Green6-2235Sr.LBBilly Jackson, Bethlehem6-2215Sr.DBDaniel Pugh, Paintsville6-4185Sr.DBBen Revere, Lexington Catholic5-9170Sr.DBBrian Winklepleck, Owensboro Catholic6-1190Jr.KCasey Tinius, Bowling Green6-4174Sr.

THIRD TEAM

DEDexter Heyman, Male6-4220Jr.DEDavid Jones, Paducah Tilghman6-5NASr.DLZiggy Niedzielski, Newport Central Catholic5-11205Sr.DLJason Rusch, Scott Co.5-11205Sr.DLSam Blackburn, Mercer Co.5-8220Sr.DLLuke McDermott, Trinity6-2225Sr.LBChris Lewis, Mercer County6-3215Jr.LBVince Murray, Ryle6-2210Sr.DBJeff Guest, Danville5-10180Sr.DBRonnie McDermott, Lou. Holy Cross6-0175Sr.DBMarcus Patterson, Casey Co.6-1196Sr.KTommy McNutt, Mayfield5-10NAJr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Defensive end – Donnie Bigbee, Russellville; Matt Dobbs, Clay Co.; Austin Hammonds, Anderson Co.; Tristan Jones, Clark Co.; Tyler Jones, Russell; Jared McCormick, Hancock Co.; Levi Pruitt, Mayfield; Justin Rust, Russellville; Josh Smith, Frankfort; Gordon Varney, Pike Central; Richard Wells, Mason Co.

Defensive linemen – Matt Adkins, Hancock Co.; Bobby Burton, Belfry; James Carpenter, St. Xavier; Coty Conley, Johnson Central; Nathan Dials, Johnson Central; Todd Ellis, Casey Co.; Kyle Hammons, Knox Central; Craig Hanson, Franklin-Simpson; Donnell Hill, Madisonville; Tony Jones, Warren East; Montez Price, Christian Co.; Joe Scott, Central; Jared Sharp, Harrison County; Jake Tanaka, Henderson County; AJ Thompson, Crittenden Co.; Andrew Webster, Caldwell Co.; Tanner Williams, Boone Co.; Matt Wilson, Caldwell Co.; Wes Woods, Prestonsburg.

Linebacker – Jimmy Blandford, North Bullitt; Fields Davis, Ashland Blazer; Sam Flynn, Covington Catholic; John David Fourqurean, Trigg County; J.T. Forrest, Raceland; Joe Gilland, Marshall County; Caleb Hargrove, Marshall County; Ben Koester, Highlands; Jacob Locknane, Lexington Catholic; Dustin May, Belfry; Chris Roe, Meade County; Eric Sapp, Owensboro; Trey Shaffner, Lafayette; Grant Sharp, Russell County; Hank Simpson, Letcher Central; Ben Slone, Boyle County; Mike Tackett, Johnson Central; Matt Voss, John Hardin; Jordan Walters, Pulaski Southwestern; Wes Weitlauf, Trinity. Defensive back – Trent Calhoun, Lincoln County; Joe Castaneda, Covington Catholic; Cory Chapman, Belfry; Dexter Durante, Fort Campbell; Caleb Epling, East Ridge; Scott Gray, Ryle; Adam Harris, Hancock County; Chris Hightchew, Dayton; Eric Hutcherson, Paducah Tilghman; Duran Jefferson, Holmes; Russell Johnson, Phelps; Jon Lundy, Harlan; Mike Mattingly, Apollo; Brett Norman, Western; R.D. Reynolds, North Bullitt; Ricky Rhodes, Madison Central; Chris Thomas, Hopkinsville; Ian Welch, Johnson Central; Brett Wiggins, Graves County. Kicker – Ryan Blake, Madison Central; Montey Merrick, Bell County; Nick Miles, Bullitt East; Seth Moore, Prestonsburg; John Wright Polk, Somerset; Joseph M

[Panther#42]

Congrats to all these guys

[THOMCAT]

Congrats to Shawn Grim, Nathaniel Dials, Coty Conley, Michael Tackett and Ian Welch from Johnson Central. Also, congrats to Paintsville Tiger and fellow Johnson Countian, Daniel Pugh.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

Clark had a total of 6,333 total all purpose yards. (dont have his stats for his freshman year)3 year career had- 202 punt return yards = 2TD. 384 Kickoff return yards= 1 TD. 9 INT for 115 yards= 1 TD. 2 fumble recoveries for 108 yards and 2 TD. 1297 yards receiving for 12 TD. 4,404 rushing yards and 83 rushing TD's.... Oh yea his sophomore year and his freshman year he played with some kid named Josh Gross anybody ever heard of him???? If you have not.. look on the KHSAA page for individual leaders in 2004..

[Redneck]

I have always thought that the Courier Journal All-State selections was a joke, and after seeing this years selections my mind hasn't changed.

[Blackcat80]

Nice to see some boys from the Mountains on here.

Kasey Clark Russell-1st team RB
Kyle Carter LC-1st team DL
Casey Allen Brethitt-1st team DL
John Cole Somerset-1st team WR
Brad Durham Rock-1st team OL
Josh Willis Russell-2nd team OL
Daniel Pugh Paintsville-2nd team DB
Blake James Harlan-2nd team C
Scott Daughtery Rock-2nd team DL

[Showtime_05]

I have always thought that the Courier Journal All-State selections was a joke, and after seeing this years selections my mind hasn't changed.

AP is a joke

[Tomcat68]

AP is a joke

To be honest, both are jokes. Some great players are recognized, some players with big hype but not as deserving talent get recognized, and then there are some players with no hype who deserve the recognition and don't receive it. It's the same with both polls. Congrats to ANY kids that could make either list. It's just nearly impossible to accurately rate all the players on every team in the state by the very few people who get to vote in each poll.

[White Mike]

congrats to these guys

[Redneck]

AP is a joke

You're right, the AP is a joke too.

[BFritz]

How's Sam Flynn only going to make honorable mention?

[Redneck]

How's Sam Flynn only going to make honorable mention?

Cause it's a joke. How does anyone who makes AP 1st team not even make CJ honorable mention????

[BoondockSaint]

Cause it's a joke. How does anyone who makes AP 1st team not even make CJ honorable mention????

Because the AP is flat out ridiculous, and the CJ is the standard to go by.

The CJ all-state team is still the most respected team in the state and I agree with 99% of the names on the list.

Who would you take off the team, and who would you replace them with?

[Redneck]

Because the AP is flat out ridiculous, and the CJ is the standard to go by.

The CJ all-state team is still the most respected team in the state and I agree with 99% of the names on the list.

Who would you take off the team, and who would you replace them with?

For one, I would have Shawn Grimm on atleast 2nd team. You're talkin about a kid who had over 2,000 yards rushing, over 20 TD's, dominated EVERY team he faced including 3A State Champs Covington Catholic. Not to mention how many return yards and TD's, receivin yards and TD's. How is he not better than honorable mention.

[Old School]

Because the AP is flat out ridiculous, and the CJ is the standard to go by.

The CJ all-state team is still the most respected team in the state and I agree with 99% of the names on the list.

Who would you take off the team, and who would you replace them with?

In my opinion the CJ is flat out ridiculous, there are several deserving players in Eastern and Southeastern Ky that the CJ has ignored. I guess since the CJ sells so few papers in the Southeastern part of the state that they concentrate more in their own back yard, where's it's beneficial to the bottom line $$$$$$

[The Guru]

For one, I would have Shawn Grimm on atleast 2nd team. You're talkin about a kid who had over 2,000 yards rushing, over 20 TD's, dominated EVERY team he faced including 3A State Champs Covington Catholic. Not to mention how many return yards and TD's, receivin yards and TD's. How is he not better than honorable mention.

Grimm ended with 2,684 yards rushing and 37 TDs on 276 touches(nearly 10 yards a carry), 1st teamer Beaumont carried 137 times for 1,169 yards (8.5 yards a carry) and 24 touchdowns.another 1st teamer Ksaey Clark finished his senior season with 221 carries for 1,604 yards and 38 TDs.
Grimm only getting honorable mention is a slap in his face!!!

[Redneck]

Grimm ended with 2,684 yards rushing and 37 TDs on 276 touches(nearly 10 yards a carry), 1st teamer Beaumont carried 137 times for 1,169 yards (8.5 yards a carry) and 24 touchdowns.another 1st teamer Ksaey Clark finished his senior season with 221 carries for 1,604 yards and 38 TDs.
Grimm only getting honorable mention is a slap in his face!!!

Nice research Guru and thank you. Usually when an EKY player puts up huge numbers they get overlooked because of the weak competition, but that is not the case with Grimm. I mean he put up over 200 against Cov Cath (3A State Champion) in the State Semi's for cryin out loud. He was only held under 100 yards ONCE this year and that was in a rematch game against a team that knew EVERY play JC was gonna run. I just think it's a joke, always have.

[RayRay]

Grimm ended with 2,684 yards rushing and 37 TDs on 276 touches(nearly 10 yards a carry), 1st teamer Beaumont carried 137 times for 1,169 yards (8.5 yards a carry) and 24 touchdowns.another 1st teamer Ksaey Clark finished his senior season with 221 carries for 1,604 yards and 38 TDs.
Grimm only getting honorable mention is a slap in his face!!!

Beaumont also played the top teams in the state every single week, and played in a very recognizable part of the state where he got a lot of coverage (Mr. Football award doesn't hurt and neither does signing to play at U of L). Clark played a few good teams but most of his stuff was in only 1 half of a football game (because they play bad teams but none the less it was in the 1st half) and he went to the big stage twice in 2 seasons and performed very well there. Plus both were seniors.

Grims time will come.

[BoondockSaint]

The coaches across the state (Matney, Haywood, Holcomb, etc.) all vote on the CJ all-state team.

How can it be biased towards one or two different parts of the state?

This list is the most accurate by far...maybe Grim should have been more that honorable mention, maybe he shouldn't have. I've seen him play and I think he is a nice back. But I can't think of one person on that list he should have been in front of for all-state.

[Panther1]

Not one SINGLE player from Pikeville good enough to make even HONORABLE MENTION?

[footballdaddy10]

Who or how, exactly, chooses or votes for these players to be selected? I just want to kno if one person picks them, or a group of people.

[DevilsWin]

Who or how, exactly, chooses or votes for these players to be selected? I just want to kno if one person picks them, or a group of people.

I believe this poll is voted on by coaches.
The AP Poll is dominated by Northern Ky, Central Ky, Western Ky and Louisville area newspaper sportswriters.

This is "The Real All-State Team. "

[PUNK-IN]

I believe this poll is voted on by coaches.
The AP Poll is dominated by Northern Ky, Central Ky, Western Ky and Louisville area newspaper sportswriters.

This is "The Real All-State Team. "

Where are these coaches from?

[DevilsWin]

Where are these coaches from?

The state of Kentucky, Your school. My School. All schools with a football program.

[midback8]

Great season fella's well deserved....