Louisa, Ky. — Lawrence County Football will open the regular season at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium against Martin County on Friday night.
Junior Mitchell Frazier, OC/QB Coach Tom Frazier, Freshman Mikey Artrip
The Dawgs will turn to Junior Mitchell Frazier at QB after standout Luke Fetherolf moved onto Union Commonwealth University after setting several records as the Bulldog signal caller the last two years.
2026 Bulldog Sophomores
Darren Brewer, Liam Jones, Cayden Boggs, Derek Medlin, Braden McGranahan, Brycen Carter, Connor Bailey
Frazier will have plenty of weapons around him that was on full display in the 29-0 scrimmage win against Prestonsburg last Friday. Senior Kaden Johnson scored a touchdown, Senior Cavin Williams found the end zone and Frazier tossed a touchdown pass to Junior Gray Derifield.
Senior Carlo Chicko is a dual threat, Junior Chandler Preece ran the ball well in the scrimmage and Senior tight end Cameron Castle is always a threat.
The offensive line will consist of Seniors Colbie Prince, Maddox Dancer, Ty Brooks and Cameron Vanhoose along with Juniors Hayden Thomas and Carson Fraley and Junior Beau Blair.
On the defensive side of the ball Sophomores Connor Bailey and Brycen Carter join members of the O-Line on the defensive line.
Senior Andrew Ratcliffe, Junior Kolton McDowell and Grant Cochran Sophomore Darren Brewer along with Freshman Mikey Artrip, Levi Hensley and Maddox Fletcher will also see some time on the field.
Senior Issac Febish went 3-3 on point after touchdowns against P-Burg will handle the place kicking duties and Senior Ty Brooks will serve as the punter.
2026 Bulldog Freshman
Riley Scaggs, Bentley Clark, Kyle Meddings, Jeremiah Wright, Max Bartley, Maddox Fletcher, Mikey Artrip, Levi Hensley, Gaige Muncy, Jeremy Workman
The Bulldogs have beaten the Cardinals nine straight times and lead the overall series against Martin County/Sheldon Clark 22-10 including the season opener last season in Inez by the score of 35-7.
Bulldog Head Coach Alan Short
COACH’S COMMENTS
“…That loss to end our year really hurt, we are blessed to have had the season we had a year ago. The returning kids hit the ground running in January and that continued through spring ball and into the start of the season. We return 10 of 11 on offense and 9 of 11 on defense. I’ve never seen that here before and I’m blessed and grateful and look forward to see what this season brings.”
“… We are certainly looking forward to getting started at Home on Friday night against Martin County. It will be a challenge for us but it won’t be all on Mitchell Frazier. We have some guys that have been in the fire before that we can rely on.”
