When QB1, Kal Ridner Kal Ridner 6'4" | 192 lbs | QB Pulaski County | 2030 KY (listed above) and WR1, Colt Sturgill Colt Sturgill 5'11" | 157 lbs | WR Northern Pulaski | 2030 KY won a KYMSFA 7^th Grade State Championship together during the regular season, fireworks had to be expected from the duo for the Kentucky Future Stars—and that’s exactly what we got.

It didn’t take long for the pair to show off the pre-installed chemistry, as Sturgill hauled in Kentucky’s first touchdown of the day on a pass from Ridner. Following a successful extra point, the catch also gave Kentucky it’s first—and only lead—of the game.

It wasn’t just Ridner and Sturgill who had a connection, the WR also seemed to be a favorite of QB Brody Shannon Brody Shannon 5'11" | 180 lbs | QB Paducah Tilghman | 2030 KY as well. They had a nice pitch and catch in the second half, in addition to being targeted a few times. Sturgill was difficult for Tennessee to keep in check all day long. Whether it was drawing a PI call or making some tough grabs, he kept the defense on its toes.

Rounding out the three Wide Receivers on this year’s team with previous Future Stars experience, Colt Sturgill Colt Sturgill 5'11" | 157 lbs | WR Northern Pulaski | 2030 KY is back for the Bluegrass Boys. This past season, Sturgill was one of the main weapons on a Northern Pulaski team that was nothing short of dominant during its run to a 2024 KYMSFA State Championship. Sturgill is an explosive kid who runs extremely crisp routes for his age and level. Like Connor Maxie Connor Maxie 6'0" | 148 lbs | WR Paducah Tilghman | 2030 KY listed above, Sturgill will have the added benefit of playing pitch and catch with his regular season teammate, as Kal Ridner Kal Ridner 6'4" | 192 lbs | QB Pulaski County | 2030 KY will also be playing QB for the Kentucky Future Stas.