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  • Lexington Catholic's Greg Raglin Is the Raising Canes Player of the Week

    November 16, 2009

    Lexington Catholic had their hands full Friday night as they traveled up to Covington to play Holmes. Holmes played Catholic close but behind the legs of Greg Raglin who is our Raising Canes of the week for: Week 13 the Knights got the win 25-7. Raglin finished with 29 carries for 183 yards and a touchdown on the ground. He also caught 4 passes for 71 yards and 2 touchdowns. The win moves Lexington Catholic into the third round of the playoffs where they will hit the road to play Boyle County. Earlier in the season the Rebels squeaked out the win over the Knights 21-13.  Boyle County shut down the run in their regular showdown with Catholic as they held Raglin to just 13 yards on 12 carries. Greg Raglin has had an impressive season for the Knight rushing for 1,631 yards and 30 total touchdowns. Lexington... more »

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RB Dominique Hayden 2,224 yards rushing, 45 total TD's

Dominique Hayden/Lexington Christian Academy RB 5'8" 220 pounds

2008 stats:1965 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns, 540 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns. Dominique Hayden came out of no where in 2008 with almost 2,000 yards rushing. Hayden is known by his teammates as the human bowling bowl and he prides himself on it. He has speed but he prefers running straight over defenders head on. Look for Hayden in 2009 to be 1st or 2nd in rushing yards.

Recruiting status: Interested in Kentucky, Cincinnati, Louisville and Western KY

RB Rees MacShara 2,358 yards rushing, 39 TD's

Rees MacShara/Boyle County RB 5'9" 170 pounds

2008 stats: 1552 yards rushing and 28 touchdowns. Rees MacShara is a small running back but he packs a punch. MacShara also plays on the defesive side of the ball but he is known best for his ability to find the holes. Look for MachShara to be in consideration for Mr. Football in 2009 if he produces like he did in 08'.

Recruiting status: Interested in Lousivlle and Kentucky

RB Miles Simpson 2,126 yards rushing, 38 TD's

Miles Simpson/Simon Kenton RB 6'2" 220 pounds

2009 Stats: 222 yards rushing and 4 TD's 2008 Stats: 2309 yards rushing and 37 TD's  Miles Simpson is going into his senior season at Simon Kenton. Simpson single handily leads the Simon Kenton offensive attack with his ability to gain big chunks of yardage.

Recruiting status: Offers from Kentucky, Cincinnati, Louisville and Illinois

RB Tevin McCaden 2,004 yards rushing, 26 TD's

Tevin McCaden/Bryan Station RB 5'10" 180 pounds

2008 stats: 246 yards rushing and 3 touchdowns. Tevin McCaden is a senior running back for Bryan Station who is setup to have a breakout year. McCaden has quick feet and the ability to see holes open up. McCaden spent his junior season sitting behind Patrick Cornett who rused for over 1200 yards.

Recruiting status: None

QB Jacob Russell 2,249 yards passing, 34 total TD's

Jacob Russell/Anderson County QB 6'4" 220 pounds

Jacob Russell is a three sport star for Anderson County. Russell has the size and the build for Division 1 football possibly the NFL. This pro-style quarterback has a rocket arm but needs to work on his release and accuracy. Look for Russell to get several big time scholarship offer in 2009.

Recruiting status: Interest in Kentucky, Ohio State, Purdue and Louisville

Raising Canes player of the week: Week 13

Greg Raglin

29 carries, 183 yards rusing, 3 TD's