2025FBRYLEHIGH

Ryle vs. Highlands

David Cecil Memorial Stadium

Highlands High School
Fort Thomas, KY
September 19, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Asteady dose of Tayden Lorenzen and a big “Pick-Six” by Gabe Williams proved to be the wining combination as Highland defeated Ryle by the score of 28-24. Lorenzen ran for three touchdowns and Gabe Williams scored on what proved to be the winning score on a 42 yard interception return with 7:22 left in the game. Ryle led 24-14 after three quarters but Highlands scored 14 unanswered points in the final quarter to earn the victory. Highlands recorded 13 first downs and 226 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized once for 15 yards. Ryle recorded eight first downs and 318 yards of total offense. The Raiders were penalized nine times for 85 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Tayden Lorenzen led Highland’s ground game with 94 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries. Gabe Williams carried the ball 11 times for 27 yards. Isaac Niemann added 21 yards on three carries. Rio Litmer completed five of nine passes for 45 yards. Tayden Lorenzen completed two of two passes for 17 yards. Cale Harris completed his only pass for 14 yards. Gabe Williams caught two passes for 24 yards. Tayden Lorenzen added three receptions for 18 yards. Ian Garrahan recorded two receptions for 17 yards. Connor Carnohan caught one pass for 14 yards. The Bluebirds defensive line was able to get pressure on Ryle QB Nathan Verax and recorded two sacks and recorded one interception that Gabe Williams returned 42 yards for a touchdown. Rylan Dunn also recovered a fumble.

Jacob Savage led Ryle’s ground game with 101 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Dameyn Anness carried the ball 11 times for 62 yards. Nathan Verax completed eight of 13 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Charlie Park completed his only pass for 14 yards. Shouncey Wynn caught three passes for 53 yards and a touchdown. Dylan Lee caught three passes for 42 yards. Dameyn Anness recorded two receptions for 41 yards. Jacob Savage caught one pass for 10 yards. Jacob Savage led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in lost yardage. Jesse Nunn added five solo tackles with one tackles resulting in a loss. Max Karwath recorded four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss. Grant Foley added four solo and one assisted tackles. Shouncey Wynn chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles.

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Acknowledgements

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