2023FBBGOWENS

Bowling Green vs. Owensboro

Rash Stadium

Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro took a 14-7 lead in the second quarter on a 96 yard return of a blocked field goal by Dereon Crowe but Bowling Green scored 35 unanswered points on their way to a 42-28 victory. Bowling Green recorded 476 yard of total offense and lost two fumbles. Owensboro recorded 312 yards of total offense and lost two fumbles.

Jaxen Smith led Bowling Green’s ground game with 101 yards on 13 carries. Deuce Bailey carried the ball six times for 27 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed 20 of 28 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns. Trevy Barber caught seven passes for 79 yards and three touchdowns. Christian Sweeney added five receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Matthew Klein recorded three receptions for 89 yards. Jaxen Smith caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Axson led the defense with two solo and eight assisted tackles. Max Buchanon added three solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned six yards. Evan Tuck chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles. Grayson Newman added two solo and five assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Wick Dawson recorded one solo and five assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards.

Trevor Delacey led Owensboro’s ground game with 43 yards on six carries. Deion Winstead carried the ball 13 times for 42 yards. Evan Hampton added 20 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Dereon Crowe scored on a three yard run. Trevor Delacey completed 22 of 37 passes for 204 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions. Dereon Crowe caught six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Blake Kimbrell added eight receptions for 59 yards. Evan Hampton recorded five receptions for 37 yards. Chadyn Morris caught two passes for 36 yards. Braden Fountain led the defense with eight solo and three assisted tackles. Elijah Hampton added three solo and eight assisted tackles. JaShaun Carr recorded three solo and two assisted tackles. Kobe Glover chipped in with five solo tackles. Ethan Gough recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Dereon Crowe picked a blocked field goal attempt out of the air and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown. Javari Bellamy and Lake Wilson each recovered a fumble.

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2023FBBELLBOYD

Bell County vs. Boyd County

Boyd County High School
Ashland, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Boyd County did not have an answer for Bell County RB Daniel Thomas who ran for six touchdowns and scored on s recovered fumble return in a 60-41 victory over Boyd County. Bell County recorded seven first downs and 454 yards of total offense. The Bobcats were penalized four times for 36 yards and lost one fumble. Boyd County recorded 24 first downs and 523 yards of total offense. The Lions were penalized six times for 37 yards, lost two fumbles and had one pass intercepted.

Daniel Thomas led Bell County’s ground game with 344 yards and six touchdowns on 21 carries. Blake Evans added 30 yards on seven carries. Blake Burnett completed one of four passes for 89 yards and as touchdown. Hayden Dameron caught an 80 yard touchdown pass. Kaleb Miller and Blake Evans led the defense as each recorded nine solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Widner and Joseph Brignon each recorded eight solo and one assisted tackles. Daniel Thomas scored on an 82 fumble recovery return. Kaleb Miller also recovered a fumble and Blake Burnett intercepted a pass.

Rhett Holbrook led Boyd County’s ground game with 193 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Dakota Thompson added 54 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Hunter Hedrick recorded 48 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Rhett Holbrook completed 15 of 23 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Cole Hicks caught five passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Garrett Crum added five receptions for 58 yards. Camaron Collins caught two passes for 24 yards. Dakota Thompson led the defense with two solo and seven assisted tackles. Nate Manning added eight unassisted tackles. Jack Hogsten recorded two solo and two assisted tackles. John Jackson recovered a fumble.

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2023FBCCHIGH

Covington Catholic vs. Highlands

David Cecil Memorial Stadium

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

The score was tied 14-14 at halftime but Covington Catholic pulled away in the second half to earn a 35-21 victory. Covington Catholic recorded 343 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized five times for 42 yards and lost a fumble. Highlands recorded 359 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized six times for 56 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Owen Leen led the Covington Catholic ground game with 68 yards on 18 carries. Evan Pitzer carried the ball nine times for 47 yards and a touchdown. Evan Pitzer completed 19 of 28 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Braylon Miller caught six passes for 65 yards and one touchdown. Willie Rodriguez added four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. Oliver Link caught two passes for 23 yards. Owen Leen added four receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown. Ben McEvoy caught one pass for 27 yards. Noah Johnson added two receptions for 17 yards. Tate Kruer led the defense with eight solo and one assisted tackles. Josh Flood added six solo and one assisted tackles. Andrew Bessler recorded five solo and one assisted tackles. Joseph Harney scored on a 35 yard interception return. Braylon Miller intercepted a pass he returned 11 yards.

Brody Benke led Highlands’ ground game with 153 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Cameron Giesler carried the ball 11 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Brody Benke completed 13 of 16 passes for 86 yards with two interceptions. Cameron Giesler caught five passes for 26 yards. Jackson Arnold added three receptions for 24 yards. Luke Schneider recorded a fumble recovery

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2023FBLCABC

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Boyle County

Rebel Bowl

Boyle County High School
Danville, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

LCA held an adventage in first downs, total yardage, and time of possession but Boyle County make some big plays down the stretch and added a late insurance score to earn a 47-38 victory. Boyle County recorded 15 first downs and 373 yards of total offense. The Rebels were penalized five times for 45 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted. LCA recorded 26 first downs and 625 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized eight times for 75 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Montavin Quisenberry led Boyle County’s ground game with 118 yards and three touchdowns on eight carries. Avery Bodner carried the ball 15 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Sage Dawson completed six of 10 passes for 92 yards with one interception. Avery Bodner completed two of two passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Montavin Quisenberry caught four passes for 63 yards. Keenan Stewart added two receptions for 29 yards. Sage Dawson caught a 45 yard touchdown pass. DeMauriah Brown returned two punts for 33 yards with a long return of 22 yards and returned one kickoff for 86 yards and a touchdown. Sage Dawson punted one time for 56 yards. Avery Bodner led the defense with 10 solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. Montavin Quisenberry added eight solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards and intercepted one pass he returned three yards. Brock Driver recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Austin Bodner chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles. Demauriah Brown added four solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted two passes with total return yardage of 63 yards.

Brady Hensley led LCA’s ground game with 153 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Cutter Boley carried the ball seven times for 31 yards. Cutter Boley completed 23 of 41 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions. Brady Hensley completed his only pass for 33 yards. Parker Chaney caught 11passes for 166 yards and a touchdown. Saxton Howard added seven receptions for 218 yards and one touchdown. Major Brown caught a three yard touchdown pass. Saxton Howard returned five kickoffs for 89 yards with a long return of 29 yards. Nate Barnhardt returned two kickoffs for 31 yards with a long return of 20 yards. Mac Darland led the defense with three solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Will Bivens and Major Brown each recorded two solo and four assisted tackles. Parker Chaney added three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted one pass. Kenyatta Hardge chipped in with one solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.

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2023FBSCGC

Scott County vs. Great Crossing

“The Bird’s Nest”

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Scott County used their patented Wing-T ground game and picking their spots to sprinkle in some well placed passes to earn a 35-14 victory over Great Crossing. Scott County recorded 28 first downs and 492 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized nine times for 75 yards and lost one fumble. Great Crossing recorded 10 first downs and 208 yards of total offense. They were penalized eight times for 79 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Ellis Huguely led Scott County’s ground game with 161 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. Jacob Fryman carried the ball 24 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas Feickert added 58 yards on 10 carries. Kanye Garrett recorded 48 yards on eight carries. Andrew Hickey completed four of six passes for 71 yards and one touchdown. Eli Lilly caught two passes for 40 yards. Ellis Huguely caught a 28 yard touchdown pass. Paul Garner returned three kickoffs for 48 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Luke Valencia led the defense with three solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Paul Garner added five solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted one pass. Jacob Blair recorded three solo and four assisted tackles. Antonio Frye recovered a fumble and J. Stevenson intercepted a pass.

M. Pettigrew led Great Crossing’s ground game with 72 yards on 17 carries. Isaiah Johnson carried the ball eight times for 65 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Clark recorded 39 yards on five carries. Jeremiah Clark completed three of nine passes for 27 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Hunter Moody caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Johnson returned four kickoffs for 60 yards with a long return of 17 yards. Jacob Johnson and Gavin Moore each returned one kickoff for 22 and 20 yards respectively. Logan Clayton led the defense with 10 solo and seven assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Zach Morris added seven solo and five assisted tackles. Peyton Mullanix recorded six solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss. Elijah Fryman added six solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and recovered a fumble.

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2023FBBSFC

Bryan Station vs. Franklin County

Rebel Bowl

Boyle County High School
Danville, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County defeated Bryan Station by the score of 17-10. Franklin County recorded 15 first downs and 281 yards of total offense. The Flyers were penalized eight times for 65 yards. Bryan Station recorded eight first downs and 158 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized seven times for 68 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Christian Moore led Franklin County’s ground game with 114 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Jayquan Crawford carried the ball 11 times for 43 yards. Gavin Hurst completed four of six passes for 117 yards. Jaizon Collins caught one pass for 76 yards. Luke Toothaker added one reception for 26 yards. Jacob Taylor recorded two receptions for 15 yards. Delano Collins returned two kickoffs for 32 yards with a long return of 18 yards. Easton Powell kicked a 33 yard field goal, added two extra point kicks, and kicked off four times for a 58 yard average with three touchbacks. Jeremy Walters led the defense with three solo and seven assisted tackleswith one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Jacob Taylor added one solo tackle and seven assisted tackles. Shalom Moore recorded two solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Bayubahe Benit led Bryan Station’s ground game with 46 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Kalen Washington added 15 yards on seven carries. Jaxson Branham carried the ball twice for 15 yards. Trenton Cutwright completed three of nine passes for 12 yards with one interception. Jaxson Branham completed three of seven passes for 75 yards. JT Haskins Jr. caught four passes for 59 yards. Demond Green and Dah’Von Frazier each caught one pass for 15 and 13 points respectively. Trenton Cutwright punted twice for a 41.0 average. Demond Green returned one kickoff for 27 yards. Jah’Von Frazier led the defense with 11 solo and two assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Jason Hocker added six solo and three assisted tackles. JT Haskins Jr. recorded five solo tackles. Dah’Von Frazier added three solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.

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2023FBFDTRIN

Frederick Douglass vs. Trinity

Marshall Stadium

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Frederick Douglass went into this game without the services of QB Cole Carpenter but led 17-0 late in the game but had to withstand a furious rally by Trinity to earn a 17-14 victory. Trinity scored on a 34 yard pass to Luke Sasser from Zane Johnson and a conversion kick by Carson Hilbert with 4:59 left on the clock to pull within 10; 17-10. Trinity recovered an onside kick on the ensuing play and Jeremiah Lynn caught a 17 yard TD pass from Zane Johnson and a kick by Hilbert to pull the Shamrocks within 3; 17-14 with 2:57 left in the game but Frederick Douglass was able to hold on for a big road win. Frederick Douglass recorded eight first downs and 196 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized 11 times for 110 yards and had a pass intercepted. Trinity recorded 11 first downs and 188 yards of total offense. The Shamrocks were penalized five times for 54 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Pharo Watts led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 59 yards on 14 carries. Tay Tay Allen added 32 yards on 10 carries. Jaxon Strautman completed seven of 17 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Darion Talbert caught three passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Lowe returned three punts for 61 yards including a long return of 47 yards. Avieon Chenault returned two punts for 19 yards including a long punt of 13 yards. Darion Talbert returned one kickoff for 24 yards. Cooper Ranvier kicked two extra points and a 32 yard field goal. He also punted four times for a 50.2 average with a long punt of 62 yards and kicked off four times for a 59.8 yard average with three touchbacks. Darion Neal led the defense with dix solo tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 17 yards. Kaden Clay added five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss and scored on a 21 yard interception return. Terrion Hicks recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

Clinton Sansbury led Trinity’s ground game with 30 yards on 10 carries. Zane Johnson carried the ball six times for 22 yards. Jackson Hepner added 20 yards on one carry. Zane Johnson completed 16 of 26 passes for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson Hepner completed two of three passes for -6 yards with one interception. Jeremiah Lynn caught seven passes for 56 yard and a touchdown. Lucas Sasser added three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. Caleb Ricks returned one kickoff for 29 yards. Andrew Davis led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. B. McEnaney added four solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. L. Mitchell recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Jayden Lockhart chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles. Robert Morrow recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss and intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards.

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2023FBPLDMC

Paul Laurence Dunbar vs. Mercer County

Alvis Johnson Field

Harrodsburg High School
Harrodsburg, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Mercer County outscored Paul Laurence Dunbar 28-7 after the intermission to pull away for a 42-17 victory. Mercer County recorded 17 first downs and 351 yards of total offense. The Titans were penalized 10 times for 70 yards. Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded 14 first downs and 274 yards of total offense. The Bulldogs were penalized 11 times for 76 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Denim Griffieth led Mercer County’s ground game with 128 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Thaddeus Mays carried the ball 15 times for 88 yards and two touchdowns. Ashton Drakeford added 40 yards and two touchdowns on six carries. Malachi Davis chipped in with 27 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Thaddeus Mays completed seven of 17 passes for 68 yards. Ashton Drakeford caught four passes for 37 yards. Jackson Perry added two receptions for 28 yards. Ashton Drakeford returned one punt for six yards and one kickoff for 35 yards. Aiden McKinney led the defense with five solo tackles with four of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 28 yards. Ashton Drakeford added three solo and two assisted tackles. Cohen Sanford recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss. Kingston Mays recorded two solo tackles which resulted in losses totaling nine yards. Jayden Sailor recovered a fumble which he returned 10 yards and Denim Griffieth intercepted a pass he returned for 57 yards.

Anthony Boykin led Dunbar;s ground game with eight yards on two carries. Ethan Teall completed 24 of 43 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Trae Berry caught 10 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown. Conner Norsworthy caught seven passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Barrett added five receptions for 21 yards. Amontae Flynn returned two kickoffs for 28 yards with a long return of 17 yards. Ryan Barrett and AJ Hockaday each returned one kickoff for 14 and 12 yard respectively. Colton Turlington led the defense with seven solo and four assisted tackles. Anthony Flynn added five solo and two assisted tackles. Logan Pittmon recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

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2023FBTCMS

Tates Creek vs. Madison Southern

Madison Southern High School
Berea, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek scored 24 unanswered points in the second half in a 37-7 victory over Madison Southern. Tates Creek recorded 17 first downs and 353 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized 10 times for 75 yards and had two passes intercepted. Madison Southern recorded six first downs and 93 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized seven times for 48 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Mar’Quevion Smith led Tates Creek’s ground game with 64 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Logan Julian carried the ball four times for 38 yards. Andrew Witherington added 26 yards on four carries. Andrew Witherington completed 16 of 27 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. Thomas Seigler caught five passes for 40 yards. Luke Cooper added four receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown. Senator Clay recorded two receptions for 53 yards. Mar’Quevion Smith chipped in with two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown. JT Cooper added a 25 yard touchdown reception. Mar’Quevion Smith returned two punts for 27 yards with a long return of 17 yards. Emmanuel Castro kicked 4-5 extra points, added a 32 yard field goal, and kicked off seven times for a 55.6 average with three touch backs. Cardale Wright led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Kaden Anderson added four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Logan Julian recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss and intercepted a pass he returned six yards. D’Vaugun Flowers chipped in with three solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards.

Ethan Moore led the Madison Southern ground game with 21 yards on 13 carries. Ethan Moore completed four of 12 passes for 43 yards with one interception. Avery Davidson caught one pass for 17 yards. RJ Blair returned two kickoffs for 37 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Brayden Hall returned two kickoffs for 33 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Stephen Whitehead led the defense with eight solo and two assisted tackles. Preston Williams added five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss of two yards and scored on a two yard interception return. Eric Barnes recorded four solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Gino Ballard and Lukas Mullins each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Zack Smith intercepted a pass.

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