Region 4A Preview: Warren East Raiders

As the opening kickoff to high school football action in Kentucky quickly approaches, it's time to continue to highlight some intriguing programs from around the state. Today, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most impressive teams in Region 4A as we evaluate Warren East High School, exploring their record, performance and some explosive playmakers on the Raiders' roster that are returning to the field this upcoming fall. Without any further ado, here's my 2023-24 preview of the Warren East Raiders.     Warren East closed out the season with a 12-1 overall record as well as a 4-0 mark in 4A District 2. The Raiders additionally posted a 8-1 record in home games as well as a 4-0 mark in away contests. Under Warren East head coach Jeff Griffith, the Raiders put up 554 points while allowing opponents only 226 points. Warren East also recorded 3,201 rushing yards and 1,997 passing yards while allowing opponents 1,871 rushing yards and 1,323 passing yards. Here's some of the biggest playmakers on the Raiders' roster to keep an eye on:    At the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='735546' first='Dane' last='Parsley'], a 6-foot-1, 190-pound quarterback that made a considerable difference at the helm of Warren East's offense during his sophomore campaign of high school football last season. In 13 contests, Parsley was the top passer and ground weapon on the Raiders' roster, recording 124 completions out of 203 attempts for 1,880 yards and 30 touchdowns as well as 148 rush attempts for 1,562 yards and 27 touchdowns. In addition to excellent size and speed, what stands out about Parsley is his athleticism, durability and versatile edge, utilizing his arm strength and unmatched speed on the ground to make a difference offensively.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13609743/63d1456d2ab07804f8888864">Tape:</a>    I am additionally impressed with [player_tooltip player_id='653483' first='Tray' last='Price'], a 6-foot-0, 175-pound athlete that established himself as an efficient playmaker for Warren East on both sides of the ball during his junior season of high school football last year. In 13 games, Price picked up eight rush attempts for 98 yards, and hauled in 46 receptions for 838 yards and 12 touchdowns. Price also picked up 19 total tackles, including 18 solo stops and one assisted takedown. Price also hauled in four interceptions for 57 yards and one defensive score. Price stood out due to his quick execution off the snap as well as his ability to make plays on both sides of the ball, overpowering the opposition with his quickness and defensive toughness.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14479108/6321d30d0c539b0a6c38f65f">Tape:</a>    Finishing in the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='735609' first='Jackson' last='McCool'], a 5-foot-10, 200-pound linebacker that made his presence known for Warren East on the defensive side of the ball during his sophomore stint of high school football last season. In 13 contests, McCool picked up 38 total tackles, including 33 solo stops and five assisted takedowns. McCool additionally forced two fumbles as well as made two fumble recoveries. What makes McCool such an efficient defensive weapon is his size, speed and quick execution off the snap, showing off his ability to apply pressure on the quarterback and contain offensive playmakers.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/13746088/63f2ca7b2351e10aa02ca1ed">Tape:</a>    Another high-level player to keep an eye on is Josh Collins, a 6-foot-0, 235-pound defensive back that proved himself as a strong defensive standout for Warren East during his junior campaign of high school football. In 13 contests, Collins was the Raiders' top defensive weapon as he led the team in tackles on the year. Collins collected a grand total of 80 tackles, including 67 solo stops, 13 assisted takedowns and 4.5 sacks. The rising senior out of Bowling Green, KY. additionally forced two fumbles and made two fumble recoveries. What stands out about Collins is his ability to read the offense like a book and quickly pounce on the quarterback, showcasing his defensive awareness and durable edge.     <a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/15013990/63079c20d468b9032c8c2c89">Tape:</a>    Coming in at number five on my list of standouts is Maddox Tarrence, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound linebacker that made a significant impact for Warren East's defense during his junior season of high school football. In 13 games, Tarrence collected a total of 69 tackles, including 64 solo stops, five assisted takedowns and 2.5 sacks. The rising senior out of Bowling Green, KY. additionally forced one fumble, made one fumble recovery and hauled in four interceptions for 103 yards and one defensive touchdown. What stands out about Tarrence is his ability to consistently overpower the offense and make stops, exerting his strength and durability to disrupt the offense and make significant stops.     <a href="http://www.hudl.com/video/3/12007924/6193c2437bde00080825344e">Tape:</a>

As the opening kickoff to high school football action in Kentucky quickly approaches, it's time to continue to highlight some intriguing programs from around the state. Today, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most impressive teams in Region 4A as we evaluate Warren East High School, exploring their record, performance and some explosive playmakers on the Raiders' roster that are returning to the field this upcoming fall. Without any further ado, here's my 2023-24 preview of the Warren East Raiders.