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Transfer Portal Frenzy: How KY High School Football is Feeling the Ripple Effect
๐ MultipleยทWednesday, July 1, 2026ยทFridayNightPulse Insider
As the college football world continues to buzz about Appalachian State's 35 transfer portal newcomers, the ripple effect is being felt all the way down to the high school level in Kentucky. Coaches at schools like St. Xavier and Trinity are closely watching the trend, wondering how it will impact their recruiting efforts. With top players like Louisville's 2024 quarterback prospect, Tyler Harris, already drawing attention from top colleges, the transfer portal is changing the game. 'It's creating a whole new level of competition for our top players,' said St. Xavier coach, Eric Brown. 'We're seeing more and more kids getting offers from top programs, and it's forcing us to get creative in our recruiting strategies.'