RocketsFootball.com: AT A GLANCE: Fulton County Pilots

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

AT A GLANCE: Fulton County Pilots

BY: ANDY HUNT

Mike Sutton (#10) and David Beverly (#37) each set a school
record against Fulton County.

Find out what record they each hold and other records against
Fulton County in this week's post.

2022 Fulton County 1A (2-5, District 0-1)

Gleason (TN) (1A, 3-4) – LOSS – 34-60
Marshall County (6A, 3-4) – LOSS – 6-54
Calloway County (4A, 0-7) – WIN – 44-28
Ballard Memorial (2A, 0-7) – WIN – 58-30
South Fulton (TN) (1A, 4-3) – LOSS – 36-52
Trigg County (2A, 6-1) – LOSS – 34-55
Russellville (1A, 1-6) – LOSS – 32-38

Fulton County has 28 players on its roster (23 in 2021, 32 in 2020).
In the past three seasons, Fulton County is 4-21 with their only wins coming over Ballard Memorial (3) and Calloway County (1).

2022 Fulton County Statistics

Passing

#16 Max Gibbs – 72/163, 1156 yards, 15 TDs, 6 INTs

Rushing

#6 JShon Jones – 51 attempts, 458 yards, 11 TDs
#16 Max Gibbs – 55 Attempts, 302 yards, 5 TDs
#4 Kalon McCauley – 51 attempts, 325 yards, 4 TDs

Receiving

#6 JShon Jones – 24 receptions, 371 yards, 4 TDs
#5 Charles Goodman – 18 receptions, 324 yards, 5 TDs
#1 Caden Kimble – 16 receptions, 293 yards, 5 TDs

Defense

#20 Luke Jackson – 67 tackles, 3 TFLs, 0.5 sacks, 3 caused fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries
#50 Carson Oldaker – 48 tackles, 5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks
#5 Charles Goodman – 33 tackles, TFL, fumble recovery, INT
#6 JShon Jones – 28 tackles, 5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, caused fumble

Fulton County Series

Season - Result - Score - Location
1971 - WIN - 29-12 - HOME
1972 - WIN - 50-0 - AWAY
1973 - LOSS - 6-8 - HOME
1974 - WIN - 13-6 - AWAY
1975 - WIN - 13-8 - HOME
1976 - LOSS - 14-34 - AWAY
1977 - WIN - 19-15 - HOME
1978 - LOSS - 0-20 - AWAY
1985 - WIN - 7-6 - AWAY - Playoffs
1987 - WIN - 14-6 - HOME
1988 - LOSS - 21-28 - AWAY
1989 - WIN - 12-5 - HOME
1990 - LOSS - 0-13 - AWAY
1991 - WIN - 34-20 - HOME
1992 - LOSS - 15-18 - HOME - Playoffs
1993 - LOSS - 6-42 - AWAY
1994 - LOSS - 17-25 - HOME
1995 - LOSS - 16-32 - AWAY
1996 - WIN - 28-25 - HOME
1998 - WIN - 25-6 - HOME - Playoffs
1999 - WIN - 42-0 - AWAY
1999 - WIN - 54-8 - HOME - Playoffs
2000 - WIN - 39-12 - HOME
2001 - WIN - 47-0 - AWAY
2002 - WIN - 30-6 - AWAY
2005 - WIN - 39-8 - HOME - Playoffs
2007 - WIN - 40-12 - HOME
2008 - WIN - 58-8 - AWAY
2009 - WIN - 1-0 - HOME - Forfeit
2010 - WIN - 61-6 - AWAY
2015 - WIN - 50-6 - AWAY
2016 - WIN - 70-32 - HOME
2017 - WIN - 50-0 - AWAY
2018 - WIN - 59-8 - HOME
2019 - WIN - 30-12 - AWAY
2020 - WIN - 47-6 - HOME
2021 - WIN - 36-0 - AWAY
2021 - WIN - 60-16 - HOME - Playoffs

CC leads the series 29 - 9 (76.3% winning percentage)
The series was tied 9 - 9 before winning the last 20 in a row.
Biggest win in the series for CC, 61-6 in 2010.
Biggest loss in the series for CC, 6-42 in 1993.
CC has scored at least 25 points in each of the last 19 games played (excluding the forfeit game in 2009).
The most significant game has been the 1985 playoff matchup when CC beat then #1 FC and eventually went on to win the state title.

Longest Current Win Streaks Against Any Opponent

Consecutive Wins – Opponent

20 – Fulton County
13 – Webster County
11 – Caverna
10 – Fulton City*
7 – Todd County Central
6 – Heath*
6 – Greenville*

* School is no longer in existence or playing football

Crittenden County Single Game School Records Versus Fulton County
(Some Statistical Categories Unavailable)

Passing Yards: 279, Luke Crider, 2021 (Playoff)
Passing Completions: 13, Mike Sutton, 1972
Passing Attempts: 29, Nathan Boone, 1994
Passing Touchdowns: 5 (twice), Nick Castiller, 2015 and Luke Crider, 2021 (Playoff)
Interceptions Thrown: 4, Jamie Curtis, 1990
Completion Percentage: 85.67% (13/15), Mike Sutton, 1972 (School Record)
Rushing Yards: 212, Xander Tabor, 2019
Rushing Touchdowns: 4, Devon Nesbitt, 2018
Rushing Attempts: 31, Ronnie Moss, 1988
Receiving Yards: 151, Mike Tosh, 1972
Receptions: 9, Mike Tosh, 1972
Receiving Touchdowns: 3, Mike Tosh, 1972
Tackles: 19, Seldon Howerton, 1973
Tackles for Loss: 5, Tyler Boone, 2019 (Left game in 2nd quarter due to injury)
Interceptions: 3, Jeramie Sorina, 2007
Sacks: 3, Adam Beavers, 2016
Forced Fumbles: 2, Lathen Easley, 2018
Fumble Recoveries: N/A, minimum 2
Longest TD Pass: 82 Yards, Seth Birdwell from Nick Castiller, 2015
Longest TD Run: 78 Yards, Luke Crider, 2021 (Playoff)
Longest Interception Return for a TD: 86 Yards, David Beverly, 1994
Longest Fumble Return for a TD: 19 Yards, Dyllan Thornton, 2008
Longest Punt Return for a TD: N/A, minimum 60 Yards
Longest Kickoff Return for a TD: 99 Yards, David Beverly, 1996 (School Record)
Longest Field Goal: 20 Yards, Javon Doom, 1994
Most Points Scored: 26 Points, Devon Nesbitt, 2017

RPI Formula Review and Playoff Structure for 2022

As we approach playoff season, below is a quick overview of the KHSAA’s RPI system and playoff system.

In the first two rounds of the playoffs, teams will play corresponding districts, with District One vs. District Two, Three vs. Four, Five vs. Six and Seven vs. Eight. The first-place team will host the fourth-place team from the opposite district, and the second-place team will host the third-place team. The winners will meet in the second round. Most likely the corresponding district (District 2) for Crittenden County will have seeding as #1 Bethlehem, #2 Holy Cross (Louisville), #3 Campbellsville, and #4 Fort Knox.

For the region championship (third round), the pairings will be based on the RPI of the remaining teams as determined at the end of the regular season in all classes with pairings as follows:

Highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will be the home team for the fourth-highest remaining in regions 1-4;
2nd highest remaining seed in regions 1-4 will be the home team for the third-highest remaining seed in regions 1-4;

The RPI is a calculation of winning percentage (35%), opponents’ winning percentage (35%) and opponents’ opponents winning percentage (30%). Margin of victory is not a part of the formula. Out-of-state opponents are given a .5106 winning percentage. This is the fourth year the KHSAA is using the RPI system for playoff pairings.

The KHSAA also is using a “game value factor” with the RPI formula, based on a 15% difference as class sizes become larger. The game value factors are 1.323 for Class A, 1.521 for 2A, 1.749 for 3A, 2.011 for 4A, 2.313 for 5A and 2.660 for 6A. The “game value factor” helps explain why teams in small-school classes, on average, have higher ratings than teams in big-school classes.

The KHSAA is publishing team-by-team data on its website in an attempt to make the calculations transparent. Click here to access the KHSAA's calculation.

Note that points scored, margin of victory, etc. are not factors in the formula.

Record Breaker Watch and Other Notes

Micah Newcom sits 11^th all-time passing yards with 1,258. Next up are Zach Brantley with 1,432 and Doug Campbell with 1,515.
Micah Newcom has the 10^th most passing yards in a single season. Next up are Jamie Curtis (1991) with 1,193, Luke Crider (2020) with 1,398 and Austin Berry (2005) with 1,486.
Micah Newcom has 98 completions in his career which ranks 12^th all-time. Next up are Zach Brantley with 102, Al Simmons with 102, and Sean Thompson with 110.

ABOVE: Al Simmons (#7) is about to be passed by Micah Newcom on the career completions list. Simmons had the second highest total of completions in school history at the end of his senior season, 102.

Simmons was a 1983 All-WKC selection at quarterback and was the team's offensive MVP. Simmons ended his career with the second most passing yards in school history at that time.

Micah Newcom has completed 84 passes this season which is the 9^th most in a season. Next up are Luke Crider (2020) with 86, Jamie Curtis (1991) with 88, and Austin Berry (2004) with 122.
Micah Newcom has 132 passing attempts which is the 20^th most in a single season. With 23 more attempts, Newcom will be in 11^th place.
Micah Newcom has 13 career touchdown passes which is tied for 11^th all-time. Next up are Turner Martin with 14, and Sean Thompson & David Cozart with 15.
Micah Newcom remained tied for the 14^th most TD passes in a single season with 10. With three more TD passes, Newcom will be alone in 9^th place.
Preston Morgeson has 1,276 career receiving yards which is the 4^th most all-time. Next up are Chad Perryman (1990-1993) with 1,655, T.K. Guess (2002-2005) with 1,774, and the all-time leader Ethan Dossett (2015-2018) with 2,130.
Preston Morgeson has the 2^nd most career receiving touchdowns with 19. Ethan Dossett is the all-time leader with 23.
Preston Morgeson has 89 career receptions which is the 3^rd most in school history. Next up are T.K. Guess (2002-2005) with 95 and the all-time leader is Ethan Dossett with 127.
Preston Morgeson has 1,945 career yards from scrimmage. With 55 more yards, Morgeson will be the 16^th player in school history with 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a career. Yards from scrimmage are rushing and receiving yards combined.
Preston Morgeson has scored 30 career TDs which is tied for 12^th most in that category. Next up are Denis Hodge with 31, Blake Gardner with 33, and Jimmy Hopper with 34.
Preston Morgeson has been responsible for 30 total career TDs. This ranks him tied for 18^th in career TDs responsible for. Next up are Brian Berry with 31, Denis Hodge & Blake Gardner with 33, and Sean Thompson & Jimmy Hopper with 34.
Preston Morgeson has 219 career points which is the 10^thmost. Next up are Brad Madden with 224 and Ronnie Moss with 248.
Preston Morgeson is tied for 7^th in career interceptions with 7. Next up are Chad Perryman with 8 and Caden McCalister & Mike Taylor with 10.
Preston Morgeson has made 35 PATs in his career which is the 10^th most ever. Next up is Aaron Summers and Brad Madden with 38.
Kaleb Nesbitt has 1,028 career receiving yards which is the 7^th most ever. Next up are Branen Lamey with 1,070 and Ethan Hunt with 1,191.
Kaleb Nesbitt has 12 career TD receptions which is tied for 6^th all-time. Next up are Chad Perryman with 15 & Preston Morgeson with 16.
Kaleb Nesbitt has 80 career receptions. He is in 6^th place on the list and sits behind Chad Perryman with 85, Ethan Hunt with 86 and Preston Morgeson with 89.
Briley Berry has 187 tackles which is tied for the 32^nd most all-time. Next up are Maeson Myers with 193, Branen Lamey with 194 and Dyllan Thornton with 197.
Briley Berry has six career sacks which is tied for 22^nd on the all-time list.
Case Gobin is 43^rd in career tackles with 162. Next up are Lucas Mick, Josh James, and Jacob Courtney with 163 and Rodney Robertson with 169.
Case Gobin is tied for 7^th in career sacks with 10. Next up are Tyler Boone with 12 and Zack Beverly with 15.
Sam Impastato needs 20 tackles to be the 48^th player to at least 150 tackles in their career.
Sam Impastato is tied for 8^th in career Tackles for Loss with 27. Next up are Lathan Easley with 30 and Dylan Clark with 35.
Sam Impastato is tied for 13^th in career sacks with nine. With two more, Impastato will be in 7^th place.
Caden Howard has tied the freshman record for fumble recoveries in a season with two. Other freshmen recording two fumble recoveries are David Hunt (1998), T.K. Guess (2002), and Gaige Courtney (2005).
Caden Howard has tied the freshman record for caused fumbles in a season with two. Other freshmen causing two fumbles are Aaron Berry (2006), Gavin Dickerson (2015), and Lathen Easley (2017).
With three more receptions, Caden Howard will break the freshman record for receptions in a season. Current recordholders are Chad Perryman (1990) and Preston Morgeson (2019) with nine.
With two more receiving TDs, Caden Howard will break the freshman record for TD receptions in a season. The current recordholder is J.D. Gray (2006) with three.
Briley Berry recorded 18 tackles against Liberty Creek (TN) which is the 22^nd most tackles in a single game and the total was a new career high for Berry.
Bennett McDaniel posted 16 tackles against Liberty Creek (TN) which is a new career high for him.
Crittenden County has scored 21 points in each third quarter of the last two games which had never occurred before (two games in a row with 21+ point 3^rd quarters). In fact, before this season CC had scored 21 or more points in the third quarter only nine times.
Crittenden County has not had a 100-plus yard rusher this season. Records are available back to 1990 and in each season there has been at least one player rush for more than 100 yards in a game.
Regarding RPI, based upon the “Opponent’s Winning Percentage” factor, CC has played the sixth toughest schedule in class A. Other school's "strength of schedule" to note:

Russellville 4^th
Bethlehem 16^th
Fulton County 30^th
DeSales 8^th in 3A
Union County 10^th in 3A