Queen City High.com Write Up

RYLE RAIDERSClass 6A, District 6
Head Coach: Bryson Warner (61-34 @ Ryle, eight years, 61-34 overall)
2010 Record: 12-2, 5-0 Class 6A, District 6

Overview: The 2010 season was special for Ryle making it all the way to the state final four and pinning the only loss on Class 5A champion, Highlands. A repeat of that effort seems unlikely in 2011, but the Raiders are not short on talent.

The focal point of the offense will be senior running back Travis Elliott, who is coming off a junior campaign that saw him rush for 2,165 yards and 35 touchdowns. With a new signal caller and a very good line expect even more out of Elliott. Head coach Bryson Warner will put the ball in his hands as many different ways and as much as possible so he can make plays. Up front big Brad Weber has turned himself into a Division I prospect. If sophomore Lex Sowards shows he can handle the speed at the varsity level it could make this a very explosive offense once again. The passing game still has some holes as four players vie for the starting quarterback position and Ryan Smith moves into the top receiver spot with only four career catches.

Across the front on defense you have ends Tony Burtraw, Jake Nutter and tackle Weber taking on foes. Last season Nutter excelled as a pass rusher after being moved from defensive back. At linebacker Mac Vollett is primed for a big year and Elliott is always a force when in the game. Vollett also plays guard on offense. The secondary will be headed by Smith and Tanner Pullice. They hope to repeat the 22-interception performance the team had in 2010.

The kicking game is on solid footing with Garrett Mead. He tallied three field goals and 47 total points as a sophomore.

The Ryle Seniors just keep on Signing......Bill Schild signs with Centre College

Bill Schild will be taking his football experience down to Danville, Kentucky.  Congratulations Bill. 

Travis Elliott commits to Western Kentucky University

The wait is over as Elliott commits to Western.

More updates to follow

Caleb Lonkard Committs to Northern Kentucky to play baseball

 Lonkard, the wide reciver for the Ryle Raiderfootball team has committed to play baseball at Northern Kentucky next year.  Caleb, know for one of the greatest catches in Ryle Raider football history, will take his skills and put them onthe baseball field next season.

 

 

 

Lonkard and Hempel nominated for 2011 Sportsmen of the Year

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Caleb Lonkard, Ryle, senior, football, wrestling and baseball. He was a four-year varsity starter in wrestling, winning two state medals and finishing as regional champion at 145 pounds. In football, he was a three-year varsity starter and top receiver his senior year as well as team captain. He will play in the Northern Kentucky All-Star Game. A three-year starter at centerfield in baseball, he will continue with that sport at Northern Kentucky University. He has a 3.48 GPA in the classroom.

Conner Hempel, Ryle, senior, football and baseball. Three-year starter in both sports. Quarterback led the Raiders to a school record 12-2 season and the Class 6A state semifinals. Rushed for 1,002 yards and 11 touchdowns, and passed for 1,212 yards and nine scores. Will play football at Harvard. Starter at third base in baseball and cleanup hitter.

And so it begins....