Kentucky Stock Up Performers: Week 12

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With another week of high school football action in the books, it's time to visit the Bluegrass State to highlight some of the most impressive standouts from this past week of playoff action. To resume my 'Kentucky Stock Up Performers' series, here's my list of the top performers from Week 12 of the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["438173"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnAt the top of my list of notable performers is [player_tooltip player_id='438173' first='Brach' last='Rice'], an athlete at Dixie Heights High School. Rice and the Colonels are coming off a 60-14 blowout victory over Woodford County last week. Rice impresses me with his defensive awareness and physical edge, proving he can muscle the offensive line and disrupt the rush. 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Kirby and the Cardinals recently defeated Edmondson County in a 68-0 blowout win this past week. What stands out most about Kirby is his multi-faceted playstyle and overall athleticism, proving he can overwhelm the defense in the backfield as a receiver. On the other side of the ball, Kirby impresses as a defensive back, proving he has excellent breakaway speed and can disrupt passing with his physicality in coverage.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022https://x.com/MalikKirby111/status/1720491138392469723?s=20u0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654930643a3af"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["331755"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnClaiming the number three spot on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='331755' first='Jeremiah' last='Parker'], a linebacker at Louisville Atherton High School. Parker and the Ravens collected a 34-0 rout of Seneca last week. Parker makes a difference defensively due to his ability to read the other side of the ball and capitalize on offensive mistakes. 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Molter and the Colts stayed alive last week with a 41-27 victory over Henry County. Molter impresses me offensively down the stretch, proving he can attack the ball in the air and haul in touchdown passes. Molter's ability to quickly cut away from the defense, pick up speed on the ground and break tackles on his way to the house makes him a high-level prospect to watch for as the playoffs continue.rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu0026nbsp;rnrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnu003ca href=u0022http://www.hudl.com/v/2MRmGsu0022u003eTape:u003c/au003ernrnu003c!u002du002d /wp:paragraph u002du002du003e","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-654930643a486"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["401717"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003c!u002du002d wp:paragraph u002du002du003ernrnComing in at number five on my list is [player_tooltip player_id='401717' first='Kris' last='Hughes'], an athlete at Somerset High School. Hughes and the Briar Jumpers picked up a 36-0 win over Owen County last week. Offensively, Hughes makes his presence known on the ground, showcasing his ability to stay on his feet in the pocket and put his team on the scoreboard from just a few yards out with his breakaway speed. 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