{"id":18579,"date":"2023-12-09T11:55:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T16:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.13thregionmedianetwork.com\/?p=18579"},"modified":"2023-12-09T12:03:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T17:03:45","slug":"bell-countys-daniel-thomas-named-kentuckys-mr-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.13thregionmedianetwork.com\/?p=18579","title":{"rendered":"Bell County\u2019s Daniel Thomas named Kentucky\u2019s Mr. Football"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LOG MOUNTAIN \u2014 It\u2019s official, Bell County High School\u2019s Daniel Thomas has been named Kentucky\u2019s 2023 Mr. Football, and deservedly so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After guiding the Bobcats to a 13-2 record, an appearance in the Class 3A state championship game along with a regional title, Thomas can now lay claim to the state\u2019s biggest honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;While this award may bear my name, it belongs to each and every member of the team,\u201d Thomas said. \u201cWithout their dedication, support, and hard work, none of this would have been possible.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He turned in a record-breaking season that will be remembered for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas finished with 3,817 rushing yards, 54 rushing touchdowns, and 373 points \u2014 all state records. 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