PRIOR TO MSU
Kelly captured the 100-meter and 200-meter titles in Class 2A this past May. In 2024, he placed third in both events. The speedy Kelly owns school records in five events, including the 100m, 200m, 400-meter dash, 4x100-meter relay and 4x200-meter relay. He also has been recognized on the Kentucky Track Cross Country Coaches Association’s all-state team twice. Kelly was a four-time regional champion and was recognized twice as all-conference. The Black Bears were regional champs in his final two years on the team. Last year, as a member of the football team, he accounted for 621 yards from scrimmage, scored seven touchdowns, had five interceptions and made 52 tackles. He played four years of varsity football, twice serving as the team captain. He earned all-district honors as a senior. Kelly also was a valedictorian, member of the National Honor Society, the Spanish Honor Society, the Gifted and Talented program and the All “A” Honor Roll.