Each year since 2006, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school football. America's source for high school sports continues the tradition to close out the 2024 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades.
Montavin Quisenberry of
Boyle County (Danville) is the 2024 MaxPreps Kentucky High School Football Player of the Year. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound senior wide receiver led the Rebels to a 12-1 record and Class 4A quarterfinal appearance.
Quisenberry displayed his versatility by rushing for 882 yards (11.1 yards per carry) and 12 touchdowns to go with 49 receptions for 794 yards and 12 more scores. He also completed 5 of 7 passes for 112 yards and two touchdowns.
Montavin Quisenberry piled up 1,924 all-purpose yards and 26 touchdowns for a Boyle County team that was ranked nationally for much of the season. (Photo: Jarod Mills)
Defensively, he racked up 31 tackles and three interceptions. He also made an impact on special teams returning a punt and kickoff for a score.
In a 31-28 loss against Covington Catholic (Lexington) in the state semifinals, Quisenberry ran 22 times for a season-high 241 yards and two scores. He also had an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown.
As a wide receiver, Quisenberry's season-high came in a 56-26 win over Scott County (Georgetown) when he caught five passes for 115 yards and a TD. He added two carries for 45 yards and another score while recording eight tackles on defense.
One of his best performances came on the road early in the season in a 38-21 win over Ohio powerhouse St. Edward (Lakewood). He had 25 carries for 141 yards and three scores to go with three receptions for 35 yards. He also threw a 69-yard touchdown pass and iced the game with an interception in the fourth quarter.
Boyle County snapped St. Edward's 20-game win streak against out-of-state opponents.
The No. 9 senior prospect in the state according to
247Sports, Quisenberry signed with Kentucky last week.
Each state's MaxPreps Player of the Year will be considered for inclusion in the MaxPreps All-America Team.
Past MaxPreps Kentucky Players of the Year
2020 — Jager Burton, OL, Frederick Douglass (Lexington)
2021 — Jack Sivori, QB, St. Xavier (Louisville)
2022 — Travis Egan, QB, Bullitt East (Mt. Washington)
2023 — Daniel Thomas, RB, Bell County (Pineville)
