EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) – Floyd Central High School will honor 13 senior football players as the Jaguars host Martin County this Friday in the final home game of the regular season.
This senior class features several key standouts to the Jaguars football program, who are looking to play the role of spoiler over the final two weeks of the regular season, as Floyd Central (0-8) is still searching for their first win over the season.
Senior quarterback Jace Martin has struggling through injuries during his junior and senior seasons, yet Jace still managed to accumulate nearly 19-hundred yards of offense during his career as a quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, and holds single-game records for passing yards (270 yards) and passing touchdowns (5).
K.J. Dye has been a staple on the defensive line for the Jaguars over the last two seasons, recording more than 50 tackles and ranking second this season with four tackles for loss, including two against in-county rival Prestonsburg.
Cameron Howard has served as a veteran presence on a linebacking corps that has helped tally 26 tackles for loss this season and five fumble recoveries.
Isaac Gussler joined the program as a wide receiver in 2023 and has helped the Floyd Central offense enjoy its second-most productive season in program history, scoring more than 300 points and totaling more than 35-hundred yards, including its first 15-hundred yard passing season.
When Colt Shelton graduates, he will go down as one of the more productive Jaguars in program history. Having already set career records for total yards of offense and rushing touchdowns, he also holds or is tied for single-games records in total touchdowns, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and pass completions.
Austin Clark has become one of the more versatile seniors on Floyd Central’s rosters in 2024. Austin has been a steady presence at wide receiver and defensive back for several seasons. His season was highlighted on September 27th against Pike County Central when he became just the third player in program history to return a kickoff for a touchdown.
Tommy Rogers has been a defensive leader throughout his career, recording 30 tackles and three tackles for loss, bringing his career total tackles for loss to 11, which ranks second on Floyd Central’s career list.
Logan Fraley joined the program in 2023 as an offensive and defensive lineman and helped lead a Jaguar offense that ranked 13th in Class 2A in rushing offense and 12th in scoring offense and ranked second with 13 forced fumbles.
Will Wells has been a four-year staple on both the offensive and defensive lines. Coming back this season from a season-ending injury in Week 1 of 2023, he currently leads the team with six tackles for loss and one quarterback sack.
Jesse Spears has played on both lines throughout his career and is probably most known for his efforts on the offensive side of the ball, where he has served as a cornerstone for almost the entirety of his career.
Wesley Prater has been a pillar on both the offensive and defensive lines for the duration of his career. Despite focusing more on the offensive side of the ball during his senior season, Wesley has still recorded 14 tackles defensively for his career and two tackles for loss.
Brayden Osborne has been a starter for multiple seasons along the Jaguar offensive line, helping to lead a rushing attack that has ranked among the top 10 in Class 2A multiple seasons during his career.
Emery Bartrum joined the Floyd Central football program prior to the 2024 season and has played both wide receiver and defensive back, helping lead and guide a young position group for the Jaguars.
Congratulations and good luck to the Floyd Central seniors as they host Martin County in their final home game this Friday. WMDJ will broadcast the game live on radio and livestream on Facebook and YouTube.
