Louisa, Ky. — The Lawrence Co. middle school football team will host Rockcastle Co. in the second round of the playoffs Saturday afternoon at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium.
2024 Middle School Dawgs
Phillip Maynard, Bentley Clark, Clayton Peters, Leeland Maynard, Eddie Chicko, Jackson Collinsworth, Andrew Deyo
Dalton Napier, Braydon McGranahan, Jackson Mayo, Maddox Fletcher, Max Murriell, Logan Dean, Braden Kitts
Jackson Spence, Conner Bailey Channing Kitts, Cayden Boggs
Mikey Artrip, Braylon Stumbo, Darren Brewer, Bryson Carter, Liam Jones, Jeremiah Wright
Not pictured Travis Cook, Striker Powell
Head Coach Eddie Chicko,Dakota West, James Maynard, Charlie Kitts, Denny Clark, Chris Deyo, Logan Southers
The Dawgs are 5-3 on the year after defeating Boyd Co. in the first round of the playoffs on the road last week in dramatic fashion 12-8 with a late touchdown run by Darren Brewer. Braylon Stumbo scored the first touchdown for the Bulldogs.
The Dawgs also have wins over Greenup Co, Fleming-Neon, Russell, and Paintsville.
LCMS Head Coach Eddie Chicko
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… The Lawrence County Middle School football team, led by Quarterbacks Mikey Artrip and Bryson Carter. We have had a quietly impressive season. At the start, few believed in the team’s potential, doubting they could even form a competitive squad due to their small roster.”
“… However, this gritty, aggressive team has silenced critics and is now making waves in the playoffs. Fresh off a thrilling 12-8 victory against Boyd County, the team’s running backs—Darren Brewer, Eddie Chicko, and Braylen Stumbo—put on a masterclass, amassing over 120 rushing yards. This dynamic trio has earned the nickname LC’s “Three-Headed Dragon.”
“… LC’s hard-hitting defense, led by 8th grader Cayden Boggs (a.k.a. “The Boogeyman”), has been terrorizing quarterbacks all season.”
“ …This defense, once seen as a group of misfits, now stands as a formidable force. New additions Maddox Fletcher and Max Murriell have provided the team with greater depth and a strong rotation, rounding out a defensive lineup that’s tough, relentless, and ready to compete.”
“… The Lawrence County Middle School team will face Rockcastle this Saturday at home, with kickoff set for 1 PM, in the second round of the playoffs. This matchup promises to be an exciting game, with both teams ready to leave it all on the field.”
