Senior receiver Ja’Hyde Brown from Christian Academy of Louisville has officially rewritten the Kentucky high school football record books, racking up an unbelievable 31 touchdown receptions this season. This Louisville football commit is playing on another level, leaving every secondary the Centurions have faced totally bewildered in their first nine games.
Unstoppable Force: Shattering the State Record
Brown capped off his regular season with a monster three-touchdown performance in a dominant 49-0 win over Fern Creek on October 30. That game didn’t just close out the year for the Centurions, it propelled Brown past William Carrico’s 2023 record of 30 touchdown receptions. It’s clear: no one in Kentucky has had an answer for this four-star talent. He’s simply diced and carved his way through every defense put in front of him, putting up a national-best 28 touchdowns even before that final game. Now, with 31, he owns Kentucky.
From State King to National Target
But let’s be real, you don’t stop there when you’re Ja’Hyde Brown. With the state record locked down, the national mark is absolutely in his sights. The Centurions are heavy favorites to go unbeaten yet again, eyeing their fifth consecutive Class 3A state championship. That kind of team success means more opportunities for Brown to get into the end zone. The national record for single-season touchdown receptions sits at 39, a total currently shared by three legendary players: Chris Nessmith (1999), Tren’Davian Dickson (2014), and Jaydon Smith (2023). That’s a huge target, but if anyone can chase it down during a deep playoff run, it’s Brown. He’s already proven he can break records, so don’t be surprised if he keeps adding to the history books.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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