Travis Burns Takes the Helm at Mercer County
Mercer County announced this week that Travis Burns has been selected as its new head football coach, bringing a proven track record of winning and development to the program.
Burns spent the past two seasons at Pulaski County, where he compiled a 20‑8 overall record and guided the Maroons to a 12‑3 finish last year, a run that culminated in a appearance in the 5A Championship game against Owensboro.
Although the Maroons fell short in the title match, the deep playoff run underscored Burns’s ability to shape a competitive squad, a factor that administrators say aligns with Mercer County’s ambitions.
Prior to his head‑coaching stint, Burns served as defensive coordinator at Boyle County, where he helped refine a scheme that produced several standout defensive performances.
Local officials and former players alike have praised the hire, noting Burns’s familiarity with the region and his emphasis on discipline and teamwork.
The new coach will inherit a roster that looks to build on recent successes and aims to contend for a championship of its own in the coming season.