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Tates Creek vs. Frederick Douglass

“The Farm”

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Cionne Conn opened the game with a 75 yard kickoff for a touchdown to give Frederick Douglass a 7-0 lead on their way to a 40-7 victory over Tates Creek to give the Broncos their 37^th consecutive victory over Lexington schools. Frederick Douglass recorded 14 first downs and 355 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized 10 times for 81 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted. Tates Creek recorded 12 first downs and 219 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized eight times for 35 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Dakari Talbert led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 111 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Jeremiah Turner carried the ball 10 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns. Carter Ross recorded 21 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Sheldon Wright chipped in with 19 yards on three carries. Jayden Guzman completed 12 of 15 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Terry Cayson caught four passes for 29 yards. Deandre Clay added two receptions for 45 yards. TJ Stewart caught two passes for 27 yards and a touchdown. Kaden John caught one pass for 33 yards. Cionne Conn returned one punt for 46 yards and returned one kickoff for 75 yards and a touchdown. Cionne Conn led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Tacori Fields added two solo and three assisted tackles. Jimmy Hooks recorded one solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling nine yards. Trenton Fagin recovered a fumble and Nelson Irakiza intercepted a pass.

BJ Evans led Tates Creek’s ground game with 22 yards on 10 carries. Ace Davis completed 12 of 21 passes for 169 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Darnell Burnside completed four of 10 passes for 25 yards with one interception. JT Cooper caught eight passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. Triston Taylor added six receptions for 51 yards. Triston Taylor returned six kickoffs for 86 yards with a long return of 21 yards. Jabari Young returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Rekus Greer led the defense with three solo and two assisted tackles. Nazir Sanford added three solo and one assisted tackles with one interception. Dvaughn Flowers recorded three solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yards loss and recovered a fumble. Shawn Taylor chipped in with two solo and two assisted tackles. Lazarey Warner recovered a fumble.

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Lexington Christian Academy vs. Franklin County

Benny Watkins Field

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County defeated Lexington Christian Academy 28-27 in a home thriller. The score was tied at 21-21 late in the third quarter but Franklin County’s Delano Collins returned a kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown and Brayan Lopez kicked the extra point to give the Flyers a 28-21 lead. LCA’s Tyler King scored on a 12 yard pass from Nash Whalen with 3:36 left in the game to make the score 28-27 but the kick for the extra point was blocked by Jacob Olds to allow Franklin County to hang on for the victory. Franklin County recorded 18 first downs and 309 yards of total offense. The Flyers were penalized nine times for 90 yards. LCA recorded 16 first downs and 284 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized seven times for 50 yards.

Jack Oldham led Franklin County’s ground game with 83 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. LeDarrius Simmons carried the ball once for 33 yards. Jaeden Samuels scored on a three yard run. Knox Barrett completed 16 of 26 passes for 164 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Taylor caught nine passes for 77 yards. LeDarrius Simmons added three receptions for 28 yards and a touchdown. Delano Collins added two receptions for 39 yards. Delano Collins returned three kickoffs for 139 yards with a 96 yard return for a touchdown. Jacob Olds led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles. Jacob Taylor added five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. JeVauri Jones recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Jaeden Samuels added three solo and two assisted tackles with 3.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards.

Nash Whalen led LCA’s ground game with 74 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Tyler King carried the ball once for 13 yards. Daven Hood scored on a two yard run. Nash Whalen completed 21 of 29 passes for 212 yards and one touchdown. Daven Hood caught six passes for 80 yards. Tyler King added five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. Dawson Farmer recorded five catches for 34 yards. Jeremiah Burbage caught three passes for 49 yards. Tyler King returned three kickoffs for 81 yards with a long return of 67 yards. Daven Hood returned two kickoffs for 36 yards with a long return of 25 yards. Thomas Sizemore led the defense with 10 solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Nash Whalen added four solo and one assisted tackles. Conrad Hart recorded three solo and three assisted tackles. Logan Mays added two solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss. Aiden Lyons also recorded two solo and four assisted tackles.

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George Rogers Clark vs. Henry Clay

Jake Bell Stadium

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

George Rogers Clark raced out to a 35-0 halftime lead on their way to a 42-7 victory over Henry Clay. GRC recorded 16 first downs and 392 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized six times for 40 yards. Henry Clay recorded eight first downs and 131 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils were penalized five times for 31 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Braylon Nester led GRC’s ground game with 89 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Carter Muzic carried the ball six times for 57 yards. Trey Davis recorded 32 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Skylar Payne carried the ball once for 23 yards. Chad Deer added 22 yards on three carries. Athias Morris scored on a nine yard touchdown run. Landon Belcher scored on a three yard run. Trey Davis completed seven of seven passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns. Carter Muzic completed four of four passes for 35 yards. Gunnar Martin caught three passes for 19 yards. Braylon Nester added two receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown. Haddon Cecil recorded two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. Zay Leaval and Skylar Payne each caught one pass for 31 and 15 yards respectively. Athias Morris and Zay Leaval each returned one kickoff for 17 and 16 yards respectively. Stryker Davidson led the defense with two solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Brandon Soto and Tripp Cecil each recorded two solo and one assisted tackles. Santi Guarrant intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards. Haddon Cecil intercepted a pass he returned nine yards.

Zach Hoellein led Henry Clay’s ground game with 33 yards on three carries. Safal Gurung carried the ball nine times for 27 yards. Isaiah King carried the ball once for 20 yards. Cooper Dickerson completed four of 17 passes for 52 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Chaii Paris caught three passes for 45 yards and a touchdown. Henry Morgan added one reception for seven yards. Chaii Paris returned three kickoffs for 31 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Keasean Saunders, Safal Gurung, and Zach Hoellein each returned a kickoff for 21.17, and 10 yards respectively. James Reynolds led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Jaimerion Young added four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Julian Lopez recorded four solo tackles. Frank Niyonyishu added two solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards. Charlie Pennell recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards.

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Campbell County vs. Highlands

Highlands High School
Fort Thomas, KY
September 5, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Highland had too many offensive weapons tonight and defeated an injury plagued Campbell County squad by the score of 55-13. Highland recorded 28 first downs and 559 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized nine times for 110 yards. Campbell County recorded 12 first downs and 264 yards of total offense. The Camels were penalized once for 10 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Colt Kremer led Highland’s ground game with 59 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Rio Litmer carried the ball six times for 52 yards and a touchdown. Bryce Armstrong recorded 26 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Gabe Williams chipped in with 19 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Kendell Fennell also scored on a one yard run. Rio Litmer completed 24 of 29 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Bryce Armstrong completed four of seven passes for 64 yards and a touchdown. Gabe Williams caught four passes for 59 yards. Colt Kremer added three receptions for 50 yards. Ian Garrahan recorded two catches for 46 yards and a touchdown. Tayden Lorenzen caught four passes for 41 yards. Cale Harris caught two passes for 38 yards. Simon Quinton added a 30 yard touchdown reception. Peyton Klosterman recorded three catches for 29 yards. Mikey Abner added two receptions and a touchdown. Isaac Niemann led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles. Brady Carnohan added three solo and one assisted tackles. Griffin Benke recorded three solo tackles. Jimi Cox and Sam Feldbrugge each recovered a fumble and Gabe Williams recovered a fumble he returned 36 yards.

Lucas Anthrop led Campbell County’s ground game with 49 yards on 14 carries. Trevor Bertram carried the ball six times for 20 yards. Cooper Lairson recorded 19 yards on four carries. Lucas Anthrop completed six of 11 passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Xander Guy completed six of 10 passes for 43 yards with one interception. Ayden Earls caught five passes for 97 yards and one touchdown. Cade Anthrop added three receptions for 49 yards and a touchdown. Elijah Depperschmidt led the defense with 10 solo and six assisted tackles. Clayton Neuspickel added four solo and three assisted tackles. Elliott Eaton recorded four solo tackles. Trevor Bertram chipped in with one solo and four assisted tackles.

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Johnson Central vs. Belfry

Belfry High School
Belfry, KY
September 6, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Johnson Central scored 22 points in the third quarter to take control of the game on their way to a 46-21 victory. Johnson Central recorded 377 yards and had one pass intercepted. Belfry recorded 311 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Braxton Perry led Johnson Central’s ground game with 180 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Logan Music carried the ball 13 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Collin Cantrell recorded 75 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. Austin Slone attempted one pass that was intercepted. Dylan LeMaster led the defense with 11 solo and six assisted tackles. Collin Cantrell and Bryson Music each recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. JD Morris added two solo and seven assisted tackles. Drew Ferguson and Rylan Kelsey chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles each. Braxton Perry recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Trey Davis also recovered a fumble.

Dante Davis led Belfty’s ground game with 147 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. JB Woolum carried the ball nine times for 38 yards. Ace Caudill recorded 29 yards on four carries. Chase Varney carried the ball three times for six yards. Chase Varney completed four of 15 passes for 91 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Ace Caudill caught three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. JB Woolum added one reception for 17 yards. Eli Caudill led the defense with two solo and eight assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned for 54 yards. JB Woolum added four solo and six assisted tackles. Jaydon Muncy recorded three solo and six assisted tackles. Tristan Chapman, Jamerson Chaffin. And Tyler Bond each recorded eight assisted tackles. Kolby Robinette chipped in with seven assisted tackles.

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Cooper vs. Ryle

Ryle High School
Union, KY
September 5, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Keagan Maher scored on a four yard run and Eyler Tibbs entered the conversion kick in the closing seconds to give Cooper a 20-13 upset victory over Ryle in the battle of Union Kentucky. Cooper entered the game at 0-2 and was facing an uphill battle playing at Ryle against a large physical team before a standing only crowd. Cooper recorded 227 yards of total offense and had one pass intercepted. Ryle recorded 235 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Keagan Maher led Cooper’s ground game with 78 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Cam O’Hara completed 16 of 25 passes for 134 yards with one interception. Ryker Campbell caught three passes for 43 yards. Corey Freihofer added three receptions for 22 yards. Talon Calhoun recorded three catches for 21 yards. Colton Graham chipped in with three receptions for 16 yards. Max Wethington led the defense with 10 solo and two assisted tackles. Colton Graham added nine solo and three assisted tackles. Dax Bolen recorded five solo and four assisted tackles. Jaymauri Duncan added six solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Talon Calhoun also recovered a fumble. Ryker Campbell came up big with a 73 yard interception return for a touchdown. Eyler Tibbs added field goals of 24 and 24 yards and added two extra points.

Jacob Savage led the Ryle ground game with 113 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Nathan Verax carried the ball 12 times for 55 yards and a touchdown. Dameyn Anness recorded 27 yards on seven carries. Nathan Verax completed five of 17 passes for 40 yards with one interception. Bredyn Elder caught two passes for 15 yards. Evan Kincaid added one reception for six yards. Jacob Savage led the defense with seven solo and seven assisted tackles. Gavin Lyons added six solo and five assisted tackles. Jesse Nunn recorded three solo and six assisted tackles. Kai Workman chipped in with two solo and six assisted tackles. Evan Kincaid interecpted a pass he returned eight yards.

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Beechwood vs. Dixie Heights

Dixie Heights High School
Edgewood, KY
September 5, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood dominated play on both sides of the ball in a 48-7 road victory over Dixie Heights tonight. Beechwood recorded 444 yards of total offense, was penalized four times for 35 yards and did not have any turnovers. Dixie Heights recorded 146 yards of total offense, was penalized four times for 35 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Brody Aylor led Beechwood’s ground game with 95 yards on 13 carries. Tyler Fryman carried the ball two times for 25 yards. Nathan Pabst and Emmett Queen each ran for a touchdown. Emmett Queen completed 12 of 23 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns. Nathan Pabst caught six passes for 184 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman added 87 yards and a touchdown on four catches. Bo Sowder recorded one reception for 17 yards. Brody Aylor added a nine yard touchdown reception. Chase McDaniel led the defense with five solo tackles with four of his tackles resulting in loss of yardage. Jake Atmore added four solo and one assisted tackles. Brody Aylor recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Colin Morris chipped in with one solo and four assisted tackles. Caleb Arrasmith scored on a 45 yard interception return. Kolten Craycraft also intercepted a pass. Kingston Brockett blocked a punt.

Eric Brown led Dixie Heights’ ground game with 19 yards on two carries. Easton Niemeyer carried the ball three times for 16 yards. Nishawn Golsby recorded 10 yards on eight carries. Mason Field completed seven of 17 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown with two interception. Nishawn Golsby caught two passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. Parks Vonderhear added three receptions of 20 yards. Hudson Morris recorded one catch for 14 yards. Nishawn Golsby led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Thacker and Kyle Henry each recorded two solo and five assisted tackles. Brayden Brzgot chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles. Brad Roaden added two solo and three assisted tackles.

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Covington Catholic vs. Simon Kenton

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
September 5, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic exploded for 35 points in the second quarter on their way to a 62-15 victory over Simon Kenton. Covington Catholic recorded 22 first downs and 469 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized five times for 50 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted. Simon Kenton recorded 14 first downs and 316 yards of total offense. The Pioneers were penalized three times for 46 yards, lost three fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 158 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Dylan Gaiser carried the ball nine times for 52 yards and three touchdowns. Mac Cogswell recorded 61 yards and a touchdown on one carry. Logan Sanning carried the ball once for 22 yards and a touchdown. Cash Harney completed 11 of 18 passes for 154 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Dylan Gaiser completed his only pass for 22 yards. Gabe Weis caught on epass for 39n yards. Donovan Bradshaw added three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Dylan Gaiser recorded three receptions for 22 yards. Mac Cogswell chipped in with one reception for 28 yards. Brandon Smith returned two kickoffs for 40 yards with a long return of 40 yards. Charlie Reeves returned one kickoff for 35 yards. Owen Pitzer led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles. Cash Myers added six solo and seven assisted tackles. Gabe Weis recorded four solo and three assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and scored on a 28 yard interception return. Charlie Reeves also recorded four solo and three assisted tackles. Cash Harney and Johnny Lind also recovered fumbles. Brandon Smith chipped in with five solo tackles.

Landon Brown led Simon Kenton’s ground game with 60 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Caleb French carried the ball five times for 39 yards. Jordan Pendleton chipped in with 22 yards on four carries. Grant Webb completed 10 of 24 passes for 167 yards with two touchdowns. Grayson Harris caught five passes for 95 yards. Jordan Pendleton added three receptions for 54 yards. Samuel Hughes caught one pass for 27 yards. Moise Smith returned two kickoffs for 93 yards including an 89 yard return for a touchdown. Jordan Pendleton returned three kickoffs for 57 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Grayson Harris returned three kickoffs for 36 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Jordan Pendleto led the defense with three solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Jason Rabe added three solo tackles and intercepted a pass. B. Player also recovered a fumble.

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Corbin vs. Bryan Station

RL Grider Stadium

Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY
September 5, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

The game was stopped at halftime with Corbin leading Bryan Station by the score of 7-0 because of weather conditions and will not resume. Corbin recorded seven first downs and 139 yards of total offense. The Redhounds were penalized four times for 21 yards and lost one fumble. Bryan Station recorded three first downs and 63 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized twice for eight yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Cole Stevens led Corbin’s ground game with 57 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Mason Salmons carried the ball seven times for 32 yards. Trey Person recorded 28 yards on six carries. Clay Akins chipped in with 22 yards on three carries. Corbin did not attempt any passes. Malachi Brown led the defense with three solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards. Silas Mahan added two solo tackles and intercepted a pass. Zach Thomas recorded one solo and one assisted tackles. Bryson Hopkins recovered a fumble.

Coleson Carpenter led Bryan Station’s ground game with eight yards on two carries. Avery Johnson carried the ball four times for five yards. Kerwin Montgomery added five yards on three carries. Coleson Carpenter completed four of five passes for 45 yards with one interception. Kamani Barbour caught three passes for 39 yards. Braydne Payne added one reception for six yards. Kamani Barbour returned one punt for 25 yards. John Hannan punted twice for a 51.0 average with a long punt of 66 yards and had one punt inside the 20 yard line. Joel Ndayisaba led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles. Alaji Bojang, Geordan Brannon, and Ronnik Woolfork each recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. Raymond Young chipped in with three solo tackles. Kyshaun Johnson recovered a fumble.