2025FBLCLCA

Lexington Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy

White,Greer, Maggard Stadium

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
September 19, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Tyler King made a diving touchdown catch in the end zone in the closing seconds of the game to give Lexington Christian Academy a dramatic 28-21 victory over Lexington Catholic. Lexington Catholic raced out to a 13-0 lead in the first quarter but LCA rallied to take a 14-13 lead in the closing seconds of the third quarter. Lexington Catholic fought back to take a 21-14 lead mid way through the final quarter. However LCA scored two touchdowns in the final 4:20 to earn the victory. LCA recorded 15 first down and 237 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized seven times for 55 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted. Lexington Catholic recorded 18 first downs and 330 yards of total offense. The Knights were penalized nine times for 80 yards, lost s fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Nash Whalen led LCA’[s ground game with 91 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. Daven Hood carried the ball eight times for 27 yards. Nash Whalen completed 13 of 19 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Tyler King caught seven passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Daven Hood added four receptions for 17 yards. Jeremiah Burbage recorded one reception for 42 yards. Tyler King returned two kickoffs for 99 yards with a long rweturn of 74 yards and returned one punt for 18 yards. Daven Hood returned one kickoff for 23 yards. Thomas Sizemore led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Logan Mays added five solo and one assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards. Nash Whalen recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Aiden Lyons chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles. Bode Darland recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with 1,5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Collin Hensley recorded three solo tackles and intercepted a pass.

Jack Wedding led Lexington Catholic’s ground game with 89 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Brady Wasik carried the ball 19 times for 76 yards. Eric Smith recorded 35 yards on nine carries. Brady Wasik completed 10 of 19 passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Duncan Gaunce caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown. Ashton Pflugner caught two passes for 41 yards. Mark Hosinski caught a seven yard touchdown pass. Duncan Gaunce returned three kickoffs for 40 yards with a long return of 15 yards. Eli Gann and Baird Woodall each returned one kickoff for 16 and 13 yards respectively. Jack Wedding led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles. Justice Rueff added five solo and one assisted tackles. Ethan Bradford recorded five solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Mark Hosinski and Brady Wasik each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Isaiah Mashni added three solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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