From our media partner WYMT:
After a record setting season, Bell County ‘s star running back Daniel Thomas won 2023 Mr. Football.
The announcement was from KFCA president Dale Estes made on X, formerly known as Twitter Saturday afternoon.
Thomas finished the year with 3,817 rushing yards, setting the state’s all-time single-season rushing record.
Thomas also tallied 54 rushing touchdowns and led the state in scoring with 373 total points.
Thomas and the Bobcats were Class 3A state runner ups after falling 41-16 to Christian Academy Louisville.
In the state game, Thomas had 135 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on 39 carries.