2025FBCCATHHIGH

Covington Catholic vs. Highlands

David Cecil Memorial Stadium

Highlands High School
Fort Thomas, KY
October 3, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Rio Litmer hit Tayden Lorenzen with an 18 yard touchdown pass with three seconds left in the game to give Highlands a 31-28 victory over Covington Catholic in a game destined to be remembered as an all time classic. Covington Catholic had taken a 28-24 lead with 41 seconds on an eight yard run by Cash Harney. Both quarterbacks Rio Litmer and Cash Harney flawlessly executed their final drives of the day. Highlands went to their work horse Tayden Lorenzen all night and he responded with three touchdowns on the ground and caught to game winning touchdown pass. Highlands recorded 21 first downs and 406 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized four times for 20 yards and had one pass intercepted. Covington Catholic recorded 15 first downs and 362 yards of total offense.

Tayden Lorenzen led Highland’s ground game with 83 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. Rio Litmer carried the ball four times for 32 yards. Gabe Williams recorded 30 yards on five carries. Colt Kremer chipped in with 30 yards on seven carries. Aidan Duncan carried the ball six times for 28 yards. Rio Litmer completed 14 of 19 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Tayden Lorenzen completed one of two passes for 25 yards. Gabe Williams caught three passes for 63 yards. Cale Harris added four receptions for 48 yards. Ian Garrahan recorded four receptions for 48 yards. John Feldbrugge caught three passes for 23 yards. Tayden Lorenzen added an 18 yard touchdown reception. Gabe Williams returned two punts for 59 yards with a long return of 36 yards and returned four kickoffs for 68 yards with a long return of 25 yards. Chase Jacobs returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Ryan Dunn, Max Merz, and Isaac Niemann each recorded four solo tackles. Michael Tincher and John Feldbrugge added three solo tackles each.

Dylan Gaiser led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 88 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Cash Harnet carried the ball 14 times for 11 yards and a touchdown. Cash Harney completed eight of 18 passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Gaiser completed his only pass for 44 yards. Owen Pitzer caught one pass for 91 yards and a touchdown. Zach Brooks added three receptions for 75 yards. Dylan Gaiser added two catches for 55 yards. Logan Sanning chipped in with two receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown. Gabe Weis caught one pass for 16 yards. Dylan Gaiser returned three kickoffs for 64 yards with a long return of 27 yards. Mac Cogswell returned one kickoff for 28 yards. Cash Myers led the defense with 11 solo and three assisted tackles. Logan Sanning added seven solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Brando Smith and Brady Guard each recorded four solo and five assisted tackles. Gabe Weis added seven solo and one assisted tackles and Tucker Evans added four solo and four assisted tackles.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Covington Catholic Stats Crew for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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