Get ready, football fans! You're gonna be hearing the name Brenden Bartholomew a LOT this season. This Straughn High School kicker is about to explode onto the scene, leaving a trail of stunned opponents and impressed college scouts in his wake. At a recent game, Brenden unleashed a monster kick that sailed 80 YARDS through the uprights! Hold on... not a field goal, but a KICKOFF! Can you imagine a 70-yard field goal? The sideline erupted! The kick resulted in a touchback, pinning the opposing team deep. How did we get 80 yards? Easy! 60 yards on the field, 10 through the end zone, and at least 10 beyond the goalposts. Brenden didn't just have one lucky kick; he boomed four kickoffs for touchbacks in the Straughn Tigers' nail-biting 22-19 victory over Dale County. Talk about field position dominance! Could this be one of those rare times where the kicker is the undisputed MVP? We think so! This senior stands 5'8" and weighs in at 180 pounds, with graduation on the horizon in May 2026. The renowned Chris Sailer Kicking program raves about Brenden, calling him an "outstanding high school kicking prospect" with a "live leg." They praise his accuracy, 55+ yard field goal range, and solid kickoffs. They see him dominating his senior season and impressing college coaches nationwide. Big praise! Brenden is currently uncommitted but has already turned heads, including an invitation to the University of Nebraska's kicking camp where he ranked first in field goal kicking with a range of 55 yards. Alabama and Auburn, are you listening? Let's keep this talent in the SEC and right here in Alabama!Remember the Name: Brenden Bartholomew!
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