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Friday Night Lens: Mayfield football is the “thread that ties” community

By Ryan C. Hermens

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Throughout this fall, Herald-Leader visual journalist Ryan C. Hermens is venturing around Kentucky to capture how high school football brings communities together.

Most recently, as part of the ‘Friday Night Lens’ series, Ryan traveled far west to watch the Mayfield Cardinals host county rival the Graves County Eagles.

The Cardinals defeated the Eagles, 48-7.

Next Friday, October 11, Ryan plans to visit Pulaski County for Danville vs. Somerset.

If you have suggestions for future Friday Night Lens stops, email Ryan at rhermens@herald-leader.com

Mayfield’s Dalan Webb walks out of the Cardinals’ locker room, leaving quarterback Jayden Stinson a few moments to himself, before the start of a game against Graves County.
Mayfield’s Dalan Webb walks out of the Cardinals’ locker room, leaving quarterback Jayden Stinson a few moments to himself, before the start of a game against Graves County. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The sun rises in downtown Mayfield, Ky.
The sun rises in downtown Mayfield, Ky. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Before the start of the game, Mayfield’s Markeacio Jackson sits quietly by himself.
Before the start of the game, Mayfield’s Markeacio Jackson sits quietly by himself. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield’s Jax Rogers reaches up to touch the word, “Pride,” painted in the tunnel leading from the Cardinals’ locker room to the field.
Mayfield’s Jax Rogers reaches up to touch the word, “Pride,” painted in the tunnel leading from the Cardinals’ locker room to the field. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The Cardinals warm up at War Memorial Stadium.
The Cardinals warm up at War Memorial Stadium. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Sam Youngblood, 4, and Max Youngblood, 2, sons of Mayfield’s cheer coach, play catch before the Mayfield and Graves County football game.
Sam Youngblood, 4, and Max Youngblood, 2, sons of Mayfield’s cheer coach, play catch before the Mayfield and Graves County football game. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield’s Wyatt Inman, center bottom, and his teammates listen as coach Joe Morris speaks.
Mayfield’s Wyatt Inman, center bottom, and his teammates listen as coach Joe Morris speaks. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Fans watch as the Cardinals and Eagles face off.
Fans watch as the Cardinals and Eagles face off. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The Mayfield Cardinals play their home football games at War Memorial Stadium.
The Mayfield Cardinals play their home football games at War Memorial Stadium. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
James McClure sits for a photo. McClure has not missed a Cardinal football game -- home or away -- in more than 30 years.
James McClure sits for a photo. McClure has not missed a Cardinal football game -- home or away -- in more than 30 years. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The Cardinals warm up before the start of the game.
The Cardinals warm up before the start of the game. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield cheerleader Marilu Delapaz, center, a senior, cheers during the game.
Mayfield cheerleader Marilu Delapaz, center, a senior, cheers during the game. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield, in Western Kentucky, has a population around 10,000.
Mayfield, in Western Kentucky, has a population around 10,000. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
The Mayfield Cardinals wait to take the field.
The Mayfield Cardinals wait to take the field. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Members of the Mayfield High School band perform during a pep assembly at the school the day of the Cardinal’s game against county rivals Graves County.
Members of the Mayfield High School band perform during a pep assembly at the school the day of the Cardinal’s game against county rivals Graves County. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield players celebrate their 48-7 win over Graves County.
Mayfield players celebrate their 48-7 win over Graves County. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
James McClure has a shed behind his home where he stores Mayfield Cardinal memorabilia, newspaper clippings, photos and more.
James McClure has a shed behind his home where he stores Mayfield Cardinal memorabilia, newspaper clippings, photos and more. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Fans of all ages watch the rivalry game between Mayfield and Graves County.
Fans of all ages watch the rivalry game between Mayfield and Graves County. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield High School has an enrollment of 500 students.
Mayfield High School has an enrollment of 500 students. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield quarterback Jayden Stinson passes the ball.
Mayfield quarterback Jayden Stinson passes the ball. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com
Mayfield cheerleader Julissa Ramirez, right, a senior, runs with the Mayfield flag after the Cardinals scored in the second half.
Mayfield cheerleader Julissa Ramirez, right, a senior, runs with the Mayfield flag after the Cardinals scored in the second half. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com

This story was originally published October 4, 2019 at 9:41 AM with the headline "Friday Night Lens: Mayfield football is the “thread that ties” community."

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Exploring Kentucky with Friday Night Lens

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