Amy Hack

Loving every second of being Cassidy's mom. She has given me the blessing of reliving the softball life. I'm soaking up every second of that privilege.

[Brandon Fritz @mcprincipal20]

Congrats to MCHS student of the week Cassidy Hack! She was nominated by Mr Collier for helping a student study for their food handlers permit so he can get a job! Congrats and Roll Tribe Everyday!

[Courier Journal Sports @sports_cj]

“I was blessed to even be named in the same sentence as Mr. Kentucky Football, and to win is an absolutely crazy feeling,” said @BellCountyFB's @DanielThomas_4.

Thomas rushed for a state-record 3,817 yards this season.

https://t.co/gnJbkIIf0J

[Lexington Herald-Leader @heraldleader]

Bell County’s Daniel Thomas named 2023’s Kentucky Mr. Football https://t.co/d9oBjwyjdl

[Herald-Leader Sports @KentuckySports]

Bell County’s Daniel Thomas named 2023’s Kentucky Mr. Football https://t.co/DzrH4qlDIw

[Coach Dale Estes @estes_coach]

On behalf of @KFCA_Coach we would like to congratulate Daniel Thomas of Bell County for winning Mr. Football and Coach Chad Griffin of Hart County for winning Jimmie Reed Coach of Year! Both very deserving! #HighSchoolFootballIsGreat

[Governor Andy Beshear @GovAndyBeshear]

Kentucky, we need everyone to remain alert this weekend with severe weather moving across the state.

A storm system will bring rain, strong winds and some thunderstorms starting Friday night through early Sunday. Please stay safe.

[Bell County Football @BellCountyFB]

Coach Hilton has been nothing short of amazing since returning to Bell County for the 2017 season, adding several more accomplishments to an already polished career. GO CATS!!!

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

⭐️2023 KY HIGH FOOTBALL⭐️

Player of the Year: Daniel Thomas
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Daniel Thomas had a record breaking season in 2023! Carrying Bell County to the State Championship Game.

🏈3,817 Rushing Yards

🏈54 Rushing Touchdowns

🏈373 Total Points Scored

🏈1 Passing Touchdown

🏈3 Extra Points Kicked

🏈20 Two-Point Conversions

🏈94 Total Tackles

🏈1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown

In the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round playoff games, Bell County won each of those contests by 2 points. Daniel scored at least one two-point conversion in each of those games.

[Pennyrile Pigskin Preview @PennyrileP]

This young man is a baller, led the nation in rushing!! The nation!! No one expected Bell County to do what they did (except Bell County) this year. He deserves Nr Football for the state of Ky!!

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

- TOP 10 RUSHING LEADERS -
FOR THE 2023 SEASON
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🏈Daniel Thomas - 3,817 Yards
(Bell County)

🏈Brady Hensley - 2,408 Yards
(Lexington Christian)

🏈Jarren Johnson - 2,091 Yards
(Union County)

🏈Kam Hughes - 2,005 Yards
(Somerset)

🏈Steve Partin - 1,925 Yards
(Knox Central)

🏈Dwaylon Dean - 1,924 Yards
(West Carter)

🏈Cortez Stone - 1,871 Yards
(Central)

🏈Tyleeq Williams - 1,834 Yards
(Bardstown)

🏈Gianni Hunter - 1,742 Yards
(Shelby County)

🏈Shane Parker - 1,644 Yards
(Whitley County)

[Daniel Thomas “DT” @DanielThomas_4]

Regular Season Highlights, leading KY in rushing, touchdowns, and points, 2nd in the nation in rushing, 3rd in the nation in points scored, and 6th in the nation for total tds, nowhere near finished, so stay tuned. Coaches I’m uncommitted hit me up!!! https://t.co/zGlFZJmZpp

[Richmond Sports @RichmondRsports]

Congrats, Cassidy

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

🏆3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆

Christian Academy-Louisville (13-1)

Vs.

Bell County (13-1)

🗓️Saturday - December 2nd
⏰12 PM
📍Kroger Field - Lexington

[Sporting Times @sportingtimes]

Bell counties superstar running back senior Daniel Thomas rushed for over 235 yards and four touchdowns in their semi final victory over Hart county. Thomas, the nations leading rusher has crushed all of KHSAA single-season rushing records in the history books and is a front runner for Mr. Kentucky football .

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

Daniel Thomas (Bell County) has set yet another STATE RECORD:

-Rushing Touchdowns In A Season-

52 TOUCHDOWNS

The previous record was held by former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander (50) - Boone County, 1994

[Amy Hack @amyhack1017]

@KYHighFootball Actually scored 4 rushing tonight. Puts him at 53 I think... or 54.

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

Daniel Thomas (Bell County) is having one of the greatest seasons we have ever seen a running back have in the Commonwealth:

🏈3,446 Rushing Yards
(State Record)

🏈341 Total Points Scored
(State Record)

🏈49 Rushing Touchdowns
(2nd Most All-Time)

Shaun Alexander - 50
Boone County 1994

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The Bell County Bobcats are 12-1

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

🚨 NEW STATE RECORD 🚨

Daniel Thomas (Bell County) now holds the all-time state record for most rushing yards in a single season:

3,446 YARDS

A record that stood for 54 years!
Frank Jones - 3,361 Yards
(Bath County, 1969)

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

Daniel Thomas (Bell County) becomes only the 7th player to ever rush for more than 3,000 yards in a single season.

Through 12 games he has 3,159 yards.

4th Most All-Time:

🏈3,361 Yards - Frank Jones
(Bath County, 1969)

🏈3,203 Yards - J.J. Jude
(Johnson Central, 2010)

🏈3,166 Yards - Shaun Alexander
(Boone County, 1994)

🏈3,159 Yards - Daniel Thomas
(Bell County, 2023)

[KY HIGH FOOTBALL 🏈 @KYHighFootball]

STATEWIDE TOUCHDOWN LEADERS

🏈RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS:

Daniel Thomas (Bell County) - 44

🏈PASSING TOUCHDOWNS:

Brady Atwell (Owensboro Catholic) - 51

🏈RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS:

Isaiah Johnson (Cooper) - 20