Two major blocks to the Hopkinsville High School football foundation in 2025 signed letters to continue their football careers during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon in Tiger Gym.
Running back James Bradley Jr. and lineman Kavon Johnson signed with Georgetown College and Lindsey Wilson College, respectively, in front of family, friends, and teammates.
Johnson was a three-year starter on the offensive and defensive line for the Tigers and paved the way for Bradley Jr. and others to have good careers. Appropriately, he signed his letter first and said he was excited to be able to continue to play college football.
Johnson’s brother Amani Johnson will be a sophomore defensive back for the Blue Raiders next season. Kavon Johnson said his brother is excited to have him on the team and has already offered advice.
Former Hopkinsville High School wide receiver Treston Kay also is a member of the Lindsey Wilson football team.
Bradley Jr. put together a season to remember for Hopkinsville in 2025, rushing for 1,466 yards and 25 touchdowns on 211 carries. He also caught 19 passes for 398 yards and six scores.
The 5-foot-11, 180-pound senior also started the season at quarterback and threw for 133 yards and two touchdowns.
Bradley came a long way from a slim 140-pounder who barely made the team as a freshman.
The bruising back, who also leads the Tigers’ basketball team in scoring this season, said he committed to Georgetown because they stayed in contact with him all season.
The dream of playing college football is extra special to Bradley Jr., who lost his mother to Covid while he was in middle school. He said his motivation to get to college was for her.
Hopkinsville Head Coach Dustin Lopez, who will be the head coach of the Christian County Tigers in the fall, said both Johnson and Bradley Jr. were key reasons the team was able to change the culture in the locker room.
Lopez said he expects to have several other players making college announcements in the coming weeks.
Photos by Joe Wilson