Vote for Louisville-area high school preseason quarterback of year before polls close

Courier Journal readers can vote for the Louisville-area football preseason quarterback of the year. The poll closes Aug. 7. Meet the nominees.

Zane Johnson has a chance to lead Trinity to a third straight Class 6A state championship after a standout showing a year ago. But does that mean he'll be the best quarterback in the Louisville area? Or will Larry Irvin have his best showing in his third year as Ballard's starting signal caller?

The area won't be short of strong quarterback play this season. Vote for who you think is the best ahead of the season, which begins Aug. 22.

The poll closes at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the winner will be announced Friday.

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Here are the nominees:

Mason Trimble, St. Xavier

St. Xavier's Mason Trimble (7) looks for an open pass during their game against Male on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at Male High School in Louisville, Ky.

Mason Trimble completed 66.3% of his passes (160 of 241) for 2,300 yards and 21 touchdowns with five interceptions. He rushed for 315 yards and four touchdowns.

Kaden Mack, Manual

duPont Manual's Kaden Mack scrambles in the first half against the Central High Yellowjackets at Ty Scroggins Stadium Friday night in Louisville high school football. The Crimsons were down 13-3 in the first half before rallying under Mack's play. August 23, 2024

The Crimsons signal caller completed 63.3% of his passes (107 of 169) for 1,466 yards and 19 touchdowns with three interceptions to complement 255 rushing yards and four more TDs.

Zane Johnson, Trinity

Trinity's Zane Johnson (9) throws the ball during their game against St. Xavier on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at St. Xavier High School. in Louisville, Ky.

The all-district honoree completed 54.7% of his passes (162 of 296) for 2,001 yards and 18 touchdowns with 10 interceptions en route to the Shamrocks' second straight Class 6A state title. He has scholarship offers from Appalachian State, Eastern Kentucky, Miami (Ohio) and Southern Miss.

Larry Irvin, Ballard

Ballard’s Larry Irvin with the long run against Bullitt East in Friday night first round of KHSAA Class 6A playoffs.
Nov. 8, 2024

Ballard's third-year starter completed 62.5% of his passes (157 of 251) for 1,967 yards and 17 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also led the Bruins in rushing (440 yards, four TDs) in 2024.

Colin Daniels, North Oldham

North Oldham quarterback Colin Daniels (18) warms up Friday night at South Oldham High School's Mitchell Irvin Stadium in KHSAA football at Crestwood, Kentucky. Sept. 13, 2024

Earning all-district honors, Colin Daniels, who has a scholarship offer from Culver-Stockton, completed 67.1% of his passes (184 of 274) for 2,305 yards and a school-record 30 touchdowns with five interceptions. He rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns.

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