Football

Lynn Camp Head Coach Allen Mitchell recorded his first win with the Wildcats since he returned to his alma mater. The Wildcats defeated Berea Community 30-24. “Our kids really just fought hard to get the win,” said Mitchell. The contest against Berea was Josh Jody’s first as quarterback. The freshman threw for 190 yards and rushed for 15 yards. “Our freshman quarterback had a little bit of difficulties in the first half - his first time under center, but once he settled down, we started doing some things offensively in the second half and our energy really amped up,’ said Mitchell. Mitchell says the biggest change he has seen in his team is watching...

Corbin defeated North Laurel 42-14 Friday night at Campbell Field, but it wasn’t until well into the second half for the Redhounds to open it up on the visiting Jaguars.  Going into half time, the Redhounds led the Jags 13-7. Less than two minutes into the second half, the Jags would take their only lead in the game going up 14-13.  From then on, the Redhounds woke up and was the only team to see the end zone the rest of the way. With 7:49 to play in the third, Corbin grabbed the lead for good on a touchdown, and with the 2-point conversion, Corbin had a 21-14 lead. In the fourth, the...

Williamsburg continued its winning streak on Friday overpowering Paris High School to a 44-16 win. Williamsburg Football Head Coach Jerry Herron said his team’s strategy was in place well before the Yellow Jackets stepped onto the field Friday night. “We spent time, a lot of time, scouting them and we had a game plan,” said Herron. “We had five turnovers and three of them led to touchdowns, two pick sixes and a fumble recovery that almost scored, so we executed the defensive game plan really well.”  On the other side of the ball, Herron said his team had a good idea of what they would face. “Offensively we knew they were going to...

Whitley County Football is still looking to hit its stride this season after another loss on Friday. The Colonels traveled to Hazard where the Bulldogs won 31-0. Whitley County Head Coach Matt Rhymer said the team went into half time down 3-0, but upon returning to the field, the Colonels would turn the ball over three times in 13 plays. “It really you know hurt as they pulled away there in the second half,” said Rhymer. “We just had a hard time getting anything going on offense, but defensively did some good things.” On offense, Rhymer said his team had some chances, but they couldn’t capitalize before running out of time. “I think...

It took Corbin (pictured above) approximately 12 seconds to put up points this season. After returning the kick off for a touchdown, the Redhounds would score four more before the end of the first quarter against Western Hills (OH). Corbin Head Coach Luke Salmons said his team was not able to get a lot of film on Western Hills, but that did not stop them from taking care of business. “I was proud of our kids for coming out with a lot of energy,” said Salmons. The Redhounds downed the Mustangs 38-14. In Williamsburg, Head Coach Jerry Herron said early possessions led to the team’s success. “We got the ball early, was...

Lynn Camp is celebrating 90 years of football this season. The Wildcats’ first team took the field in 1936. Even then, newspapers like the Tri-City News described Lynn Camp saying, “They showed plenty of fight and surprising line strength that gave promise of better things to come.” Better things did come. In 2003, the Wildcat football program won its first and only regional championship. Who helped lead that team? None other than first year Lynn Camp Head Coach Allen Mitchell. That team, which was led by another Mitchell who is back on the coaching staff, made a deep run into the post season. The 2003 squad lost to Beechwood 45-12 to end the historic...

“We've been competitive for a long time. We've had years we did well. We've had years where we didn't, but we've been competitive all those years.” That is how Williamsburg Head Football Coach Jerry Herron describes not just his 21 seasons with the Yellow Jackets, but the overall history of the program. “It's been a testament to just the kids from Williamsburg just working hard in the weight room and working hard on the field and just being good in the classroom and to the longevity of the program and the health of it.” Williamsburg football started in the early 1920s before taking a hiatus beginning in 1931. Players returned to...

As Whitley County celebrates 60 years of football, the Colonels are headed into the 2026 football season with one goal. “ go from where we are to a little bit better and just keep stacking those days until, you know, we are, you know, really strong football program,” said Whitley County Head Coach Matt Rhymer. The Colonels are headed into their fourth season with Rhymer. Last season, the team ended with a 1-10 record and went 0-3 in district play. This year’s squad isn’t letting last year’s record define them. “There’s two home field spots in the playoffs,” Rhymer explained. “Finishing first or second in district, playing a home playoff game, that’s, I...

For the Corbin Redhound football program, a state championship run is not just a goal, it is an expectation. This season, the Redhound Faithful are celebrating 50 years since the 1976 state championship. “It's a great thing to honor and recognize,” said Corbin Redhound Head Coach Luke Salmons. “You know, they laid the groundwork for what we are today.” So, who are the Redhounds today? This year’s squad returns last season’s quarterback, Mason Salmons, who passed for more than 2,400 yards and 30 touchdown pass completions. Mason Salmons said this fall is about picking up where they left off last year. “Being tough, a physical team, playing with a lot of intensity and playing fast....

Whitley County traveled to Lynn Camp on Aug. 6 for a scrimmage.  The Lynn Camp Wildcats won 20-6.