2025FBPL2CCJC

Covington Catholic vs. Johnson Central

Class 4A 2025 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Johnson Central High School
Paintsville, KY
November 14, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic trailed late in the game by a score of 29-28 but scored on a 29 yard run by Dylan Gaiser and added a two point conversion on a pass to Gaiser from Cash Harney to make the final score 36-29. Johnson Central had one last opportunity from the Covington Catholic 10 yard line but Brady Guard deflected a pass in the end zone to end the scoring opportunity and knock Johnson Central from the unbeaten ranks. This was a game of contrasts as Johnson Central moved up and down at will utilizing their potent triple option attack and totally controlling the clock (78 plays run as opposed to 19 for CovCath). Covington Catholic countered with their quick strike offense with scoring plays of 65, 80, 42, 47, and 29 yards. Covington Catholic recorded seven first downs and 309 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized three times for 20 yards. Johnson Central recorded 27 first downs and 458 yards of total offense. The Golden Eagles were penalized three times for 25 yards and had one pass intercepted.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 161 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries. Dylan Gaiser carried the ball five times for 144 yards and three touchdowns. Cash Harney completed one of five passes for nine yards. Zach Brooks caught one pass for nine yards. Dylan Gaiser returned one punt for nine yards. Mac Cogswell returned two kickoffs for 82 yards with a long return of 48 yards. Dylan Gaiser and Cash Myers each returned one kickoff for 12 and nine yards respectively. Cash Myers led the defense with 15 solo and seven assisted tackles. Brady Guard added 12 solo and seven assisted tackles. Johnny Lind recorded 11 solo and three assisted tackles. Owen Pitzer chipped in with six solo and one assisted tackles. Mitchell Wolff added five solo and five assisted tackles. Dylan Gaiser recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Luke Lampe intercepted a pass.

Braxton Perry led Johnson Central’s ground game with 238 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries. Logan Music carried the ball 18 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. Collin Cantrell recorded 37 yards on 14 carries. Austin Slone chipped in with 23 yards on five carries. JD Morris carried the ball three times for 24 yards and a touchdown. Bryson Music carried the ball twice for 16 yards. Logan Marrow added nine yards on three carries. Austin Slone was zero of three in passing attempts with one interception. JD Morris returned one punt for 10 yards. Rylan Kelsey returned four kickoffs for 52 yards with a long return of 16 yards. Braxton Perry returned one kickoff for 16 yards. JD Morris returned one kickoff for five yards. Gabe Blackburn, Brennon Daniels, and Chase Preece each recorded two solo tackles to lead the defense.

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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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