2025FBHCHOP

Henderson County vs. Hopkinsville

Stadium of Champions

Hopkinsville High School
Hopkinsville, KY
October 17, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Hopkinsville held on to defeat Henderson County by the score of 31-29. This game featured big plays by both teams, a lot of turnovers, and enough plot twists to have come from an Agatha Christie murder mystery. The game came down to the final play as Henderson County had advanced the ball to the Hopkinsville 46 yard line. Jack Dalton took the hand off with four seconds remaining on the clock but was unable to find an open receiver raced to the 16 yard line as the clock ran out. Hopkinsville recorded 15 first downs and 291 yards of total offense. The Tigers were penalized 12 times for 92 yards, lost three fumbles, and had one pass intercepted. Henderson County recorded 18 first downs and 311 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized eight times for 55 yards, lost a fumble, and had three passes intercepted.

James Bradley led Hopkinsville’s ground game with 82 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Bradley also scored on two point conversions and on a 63 yard return of a free kick following a safety. Jeremiah Smith carried the ball twice for 13 yards. Jasiah McCarley completed 12 of 25 passes for 194 yards and one touchdown with one pass intercepted. Aiden Jessie caught five passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. Keyshun Teal caught one pass for 30 yards. Tremayne Clay recorded one catch for 29 yards. James Bradley caught four passes for 28 yards. Foster Jackson led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Jordan Catlett added four solo and three assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Tremayne Clay and Kavon Johnson each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Jayvon Bass, Jordan Duerson, and Kaden Humphrey each recorded an interception.

Jack Dalton led Henderson County’s ground game with 126 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. Brody Belt carried the ball five times for 36 yards and a touchdown. Anzerion Marigny recorded 31 yards on four carries. Kingston Shidler chipped in with 30 yards on eight carries. Brody Belt completed four of 14 passes for 53 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Jack Dalton completed two of five passes for 35 yards with one interception. Avant Baxter caught three passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. Jack Ryan Reusch added two receptions for 35 yards. rds. Kingston Shidler caught two passes for 23 yards. Jack Ryan Reusch, Zarian Rideout, Jack Dalton, and Avant Baxter were key contributors on defense. Hayden Turner, Christian Haygan, and Jack Dalton recovered fumbles and Avant Baxter intercepted a pass.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the respective teams for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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