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Corbin vs. Highlands

Class 4A 2025 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Highland High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
November 21, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Corbin rolled into David Cecil Stadium on a drizzly, foggy night and furthered dampened the spirits of the home town Bluebird fans as they ran their old school veer-T offense to perfection to earn a 35-21 victory. The Redhounds took a 21-7 halftime lead as they found it difficult to shut down the Corbin offense. Highlands had opportunities but could not capitalize and Corbin did not make mistakes to allow Highlands back in the game. Corbin recorded 423 yards of total offense while Highlands recorded 316 yards.

Cole Stevens led Corbin’s ground game with 152 yards on 23 carries. Mason Salmons carried the ball 17 times for 107 yards and a touchdown. Cam Estep recorded 64 yards and two touchdowns on seven carries. Clay Akins chipped in with 40 yards on five carries. Trey Person carried the ball twice for eight yards with a touchdown. Mason Salmons completed three of seven passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. Cole Stevens caught one pass for 37 yards and a touchdown. Cam Estep added two receptions for 15 yards. Silas Mahan led the defense with eight solo tackles. Cam Estep and Trey Person each recorded six solo tackles. Clay Akins and Malachi Brown each recorded three solo tackles. Zach Thomas intercepted a pass he returned 25 yards. Lucas Brittain and Trey Person each recorded an interception.

Tayden Lorenzen led Highlands’ hground game with 90 yards on 10 carries. Colt Kremer carried the ball 11 times for 35 yards. Rio Litmer recorded 29 yards on four carries. Isaac Niemann scored on a four yard run. Rio Litmer completed 13 of 28 passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. Tayden Lorenzen completed one of two passes for four yards. Colt Kremer caught three passes for 55 yards and a touchdown. Tayden Lorenzen added three receptions for 26 yards. Connor Carnohan recorded two catches for 23 yards. Chase Jacobs had one reception for 21 yards. John Feldbrugge caught two passes for 16 yards. Cale Harris caught a seven yard touchdown reception.

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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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