Class awards: State’s top football players and coaches honored
During this weekend’s state championships, the Kentucky Football Coaches Association has been announcing its players and coaches of the year for each of the state’s six classes.
Later this month, the KFCA will announce its own Mr. Football and overall coach of the year. The KFCA’s Mr. Football is distinct from the Mr. Football announced each season by The Associated Press. The KFCA’s final honorees will come from its class winners.
Last month, the KFCA recognized 48 players and 48 coaches from each football district ahead in their respective districts and classes according to the Kentucky High School Athletics Association’s alignment. The KFCA also recognized coaches for undefeated seasons and wins milestones.
Here are this year’s class winners as announced ahead of each championship game at Kroger Field this weekend.
KFCA HONORS
CLASS A
Player of the year: Malachi Corley, Campbellsville
Coach of the year: Chris McNamee, Pikeville
CLASS 2A
Player of the year: Kaiya Sheron, Somerset
Coach of the year: Kyle Moore, Breathitt County
CLASS 3A
Player of the year: Jonathan Maher, Fleming County
Coach of the year: David Buchanan, Mercer County
CLASS 4A
Player of the year: Reese Smith, Boyle County
Coach of the year: Chuck Smith, Boyle County
CLASS 5A
Player of the year: Michael Mayer, Covington Catholic
Coach of the year: Jaime Reed, South Oldham
CLASS 6A
Player of the year: Izayah Cummings, Male
Coach of the year: Brent Thompson, North Hardin
This story was originally published December 8, 2019 at 2:46 PM.
