Quarterback Kevin Whitaker, 16, kneels at the end of practice to listen to coach Eddie Melton's closing words at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Quarterback Kevin Whitaker, 16, kneels at the end of practice to listen to coach Eddie Melton's closing words at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker laughs with his friends between classes at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker laughs with his friends between classes at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker takes a test in his health class at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker takes a test in his health class at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker throws a pass to his teammate during practice at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker throws a pass to his teammate during practice at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
The Leslie County football team raises their hands in a huddle at the end of practice at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
The Leslie County football team raises their hands in a huddle at the end of practice at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker prepares to release an arrow in his backyard in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Kevin has been hunting with his father and brother since he was a small child. The family kills and preserves most of their meat instead of purchasing it. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker prepares to release an arrow in his backyard in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Kevin has been hunting with his father and brother since he was a small child. The family kills and preserves most of their meat instead of purchasing it. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker swings his brother Darron, 13, in the family living room in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker swings his brother Darron, 13, in the family living room in Hyden, Ky. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker (right) and teammate Stefan Lewis, 18, stare at their phone screens at Whitaker's house in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker (right) and teammate Stefan Lewis, 18, stare at their phone screens at Whitaker's house in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker downs a Red Bull before the Leslie County football team faces Betsy Layne at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. "I usually drink one or two before every game," he said. "It helps me hit harder." Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker downs a Red Bull before the Leslie County football team faces Betsy Layne at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. "I usually drink one or two before every game," he said. "It helps me hit harder." Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Coach Russell Melton gives quarterback Kevin Whitaker the next play during Leslie County's game against Betsy Layne at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Coach Russell Melton gives quarterback Kevin Whitaker the next play during Leslie County's game against Betsy Layne at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Quarterback Kevin Whitaker dodges a Betsy Layne player at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Quarterback Kevin Whitaker dodges a Betsy Layne player at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker greets his girlfriend Lindsay Couch, 18, after the football game at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker greets his girlfriend Lindsay Couch, 18, after the football game at Leslie County High School in Hyden, Ky. on Friday, October 11, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker bows his head in prayer after Leslie County's disappointing loss to Betsy Layne in the first round of the 54th district championships. The game's final score was 51-0. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
Kevin Whitaker bows his head in prayer after Leslie County's disappointing loss to Betsy Layne in the first round of the 54th district championships. The game's final score was 51-0. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
A Pentecostal man raises his fist in praise during an evening church service at Rockhouse Pentecostal Church in Hyden, Ky. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
A Pentecostal man raises his fist in praise during an evening church service at Rockhouse Pentecostal Church in Hyden, Ky. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
A Pentecostal woman sings a hymn during an evening church service at Rockhouse Pentecostal Church in Hyden, Ky. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
A Pentecostal woman sings a hymn during an evening church service at Rockhouse Pentecostal Church in Hyden, Ky. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Photo by Adam Pennavaria
