SALYERSVILLE — Magoffin County senior linemen Gavin Arnett and Mason Nellipowitz have earned offers from the University of Pikeville football program.
Arnett and Nellipowitz each made an impact both offensively and defensively for Magoffin County throughout their high school careers.
Offensively, Arnett and Nellipowitz blocked for a Magoffin County offensive unit which thrived during the 2025 high school football season. On the ground in 2025, Magoffin County rushed 368 times for 2,061 yards and 25 touchdowns. Through the air in 2025, Magoffin County completed 57 passes for 800 yards and eight touchdowns.
In addition to excelling offensively, Arnett and Nellipowitz each contributed defensively for the Hornets.
UPike competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC). Head coach Corey Fipps guides the Bears.
UPike compiled a 4-6 overall record in the 2025 college football season. A successful college football program, UPike was the Co-AAC Champion in 2024. The Bears reached the second round of the 2024 NAIA Playoffs.
