2023FBLCACAL

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Centurion Stadium

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
September 8, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy continues their “Murderers Row” early schedule with a 14-12 victory over Christian Academy of Louisville to end the Centurions’ 18 game winning streak. LCA now has victories over Bowling Green, Pikeville, and CAL with a loss to Boyle County. This score was a little surprising as LCA came in averaging 41.7 ppg while CAL was scoring at a 42.0 ppg pace. LCA utilized an unconventional defense tonight with the defense seldom getting in a “down” stance and a lot of movement to at times stiffle the potent CAL offense which only recorded 27 yards on the ground. LCA led 14-6 late in the game but Cole Hodge hooked up with Justin Ruffin on a 60 yard scoring strike to pull CAL within two; 14-12 with 2:05 left in the game. CAL elected to go for the tie but Hodge’s pass was incomplete. The Centurions were not through and got the ball on a perfectly executed on side kick as Connor Hodge came up with the ball. Cole Hodge immediately went for the long ball but it was intercepted by Jackson Dillow to end the threat.

LCA recorded 14 first downs and 210 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized one times for 10 yards. CAL recorded 13 first downs and 308 yards of total offense. The Centurions were penalized twice for 10 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Brady Hensley continues roll up the yardage as he led LCA’s ground game with 131 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. Cutter Boley completed 10 of 23 passes for 64 yards. Saxton Howard caught five passes for 32 yards. Parker Chaney added three receptions for 15 yards. Isaac Collins punted four times for a 44.0 yard average with a long punt 61 yards with two punts inside the 20 yard line. Anderson Mitchell and Saxton Howard each returned a kickoff for 26 and 16 yards respectively. Major Brown led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Hunter Adams added five solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Mac Darland recorded four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss. Jackson Dillow intercepted a pass and Will Bivens recovered a fumble.

Cole Hodge led CAL’s ground game with 17 yards on nine carries. Cole Hodge completed 21 of 34 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Justin Ruffin caught eight passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Connor Hodge added six receptions for 57 yards. Justin Ruffin returned three kickoffs for 53 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Garyon Hobbs led the defense with 10 solo tackles. John Cobaugh added six solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss. Darwin Cotton recorded six solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss.

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2023FBCCH

Campbell County vs. Highlands

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Highlands defeated Campbell County by the score of 67-35. The two teams combined for 102 points and 1150 yards of total offense. Highland recorded 645 yards of total offense. Brody Benke led Highlands’ ground game with 71 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Cameron Giesler added 37 yards on six carries. Brody Benke completed 10 of 20 passes for 263 yards and four touchdowns. Rio Litmer completed 16 of 24 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns. Adam Surry caught five passes for 135 yards. Jackson Arnold added three receptions for 80 yards and two touchdowns. Davis Hinegardner recorded two catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns. Hayden Haas chipped in with a 59 yard touchdown reception. Tyus McCarter caught five passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Cameron Giesler caught three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown and Tommy Ferring added a 12 yard touchdown reception. Nate Welch and Ryan Reynolds led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles each. Adam Surrey added three solo and two assisted tackles. Leo Fenik chipped in with three solo and three assisted tackles. Christian Stojkovic added three solo and one assisted tackles.

Campbell County recorded 505 yards of total offense. Trevor Bertram led Campbell County’s ground game with 81 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Nathan Smith carried the ball 17 times for 39 yards. Nathan Smith completed 21 of 38 passes for 365 yards and four touchdowns, Xavier Francher caught six passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns. Jaidan Combs added five receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown. Garyn Jackson recorded six catches for 80 yards. Joseph Amato led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles. Blake Funston added three solo and two assisted tackles. Aiden Dowds recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. Hunter Wiseman added two solo and three assisted tackles.

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2023FBCCSK

Covington Catholic vs. Simon Kenton

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic was without the services of RB Owen Leen tonight but it did not slow them down as they cruised to a 50-12 victory over Simon Kenton. Covington Catholic recorded 26 fiest downs and 480 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized four times for 30 yards. Simon Kenton recorded 13 first downs and 215 yards of total offense. The Pioneers were penalized twice for nine yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 85 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Andrew Bessler carried the ball seven times for 46 yards and a touchdown. Evan Pitzer recorded 39 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Will Michels scored on a one yard run. Evan Pitzer completed 13 of 16 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns. Noah Johnson caught four passes for 73 yards. Braylon Miller added three receptions for 56 yards. Oliver Link chipped in with three receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. Andrew Bessler caught two passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. Willie Rodriguez added a 59 yard touchdown reception. Braylon Miller returned two kickoffs for 35 yards with a long return of 21 yards. Ben McEvoy returned one kickoff for 20 yards. JP Sullivan led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles. Cash Harney added five solo tackles. Tate Kruer recorded three solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Josh Flood chipped in with two solo and three assisted tackles. Willie Rodriguez added two solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Braylon Miller intercepted a pass and Ben McEvoy added a recovered fumble.

Durell Turner led Simon Kenton’s ground game with 71 yards and 12 carries. Brady Lee added 27 yards on nine carries. Landon Brown recorded 18 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Brady Lee completed 12 of 17 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown with two interception. Carter Blades caught three passes for 43 yards. Tysin Weaver added two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. Grayson Harris recorded two receptions for 17 yards. Grayson Harris punted twice for a 40 yard average with a long punt of 48 yards. Luke Schieber returned seven kickoffs for 108 yards with a long return of 25 yards. Nathan Kitchens led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles. Aven Bohms added three solo and three assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Jack Giordano and Aba Selm each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

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2023FBPIKELCA

Pikeville vs. Lexington Christian Academy

LCA Bowl Sponsored by eCampus.com

White,Greer,Maggard Stadium LCA
Lexington, KY
September 2, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Pikeville by the score of 31-13. LCA recorded 23 first downs and 418 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized 12 times for 100 yards and lost a fumble. Pikeville recorded 17 first downs and 234 yards of total offense. The Panthers were penalized six times for 59 yards and had a pass intercepted.

Brady Hensley led the Lexington Christian Academy ground game with 191 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries. Cutter Boley carried the ball six times for 44 yards and a touchdown. Cutter Boley completed 14 of 22 passes for 160 yards. Parker Chaney caught five passes for 64 yards. Brady Hensley added three receptions for 22 yards. Nate Barnhardt caught two passes for 26 yards. Saxton Howard chipped in with 25 yards on two receptions. Nate Barnhardt returned one punt for 18 yards. BJ Evans returned one kickoff for 18 yards. Major Brown led the defense with seven solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling nine yards. Hunter Adams added six solo ad one assisted tackles. Kenyatta Hardge recorded five solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards. BJ Evans chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Braylon Moss intercepted a pass.

Brenden Anthony led Pikeville’s ground game with 95 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Tayvian Boykins carried the ball 10 times for 46 yards. Blake Caudill recorded 11 yards on two carries. Isaac Duty scored on a five yard run. Isaac Duty completed 14 of 25 passes for 93 yards with one interception. Jeb Wilkerson caught nine passes for 80 yards. Tayvian Boykins added three receptions for 11 yards. Tayvian Boykins returned one kickoff for 12 yards. Deonte Stevens led the defense with seven solo and one assisted tackles. Jeb Wilkerson added five solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Brenden Anthony, Jeremiah Anderson, and Sam Wright each recorded five solo tackles.

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2023FBBGBS

Bowling Green vs. Bryan Station

LCA Bowl Sponsored by eCampus.com

White, Greer, Maggard Stadium LCA
Lexington, KY
September 2, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station defeated Bowling Green 38-35 on a 40 yard field goal by Zachary Gentry with six seconds left on the clock. Bowling Green gave a great effort tonight despite being hampered by injuries (starting RB Javen Huddleston among others and being without the services of their regular kicker who was at a soccer tournament) but Bryan Station also played an excellent game and gained a well earned victory. Bryan Station recorded 22 first downs and 435 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized four times for 35 yards and had a pass intercepted. Bowling Green recorded 21 first downs and 444 yards of total offense. The Purples were penalized twice for 25 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Kalen Washington led Bryan Station’s ground game with 135 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries. Trenton Cutwright carried the ball 12 times for 117 yards and a touchdown. Bayubahe Benit recorded 80 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Trenton Cutwright completed 10 of 21 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Javari Burnett caught five passes for 54 yards. JT Haskins Jr. caught three passes for 37 yards and a touchdown. Kamani Barbour added one reception for 20 yards. Kalen Washington returned two kickoffs for 41 yards with a long return of 34 yards. Bayubahe Benit returned two kickoffs for 22 yards with a long return of 15 yards. Javari Burnett added one kickoff return for 14 yards. Jason Hocker led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. Keelan Adams added six solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss totaling two yards. Jordan Haskins recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and intercepted a pass he returned for 43 yards. ZjaLijuon White chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Deuce Bailey led Bowling Green’s ground game with 48 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Jaxen Smith carried the ball 10 times for 35 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed 24 of 38 passes for 327 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. Ethan Warder caught seven passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. Trevy Barber caught four passes for 97 yards. Matthew Klein added four receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown. Jaxen Smith chipped in with four catches for 50 yards. Christopher Sweeney added three receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown. Jaxen Smith returned two kickoffs for 27 yards with a long return of 14 yards. Max Buchanon led the defense with 11 solo and five assisted tackles. Montrez Trussel added nine solo and four assisted tackles. Evan Tuck recorded five solo and one assisted tackles and AJ Woodard intercepted a pass.

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2023FBBEECHDH

Beechwood vs. Dixie Heights

Dixie Heights High School
Edgewood, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood survived a wild shootout to defeat Dixie Heights 49-48 in overtime. Beechwood led 14-0 after the first quarter but Dixie Heights scored 27 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a 27-14 lead at the intermission. Beechwood led 35-27 after three quarters but Dixie Heights rallied to force overtime with the score tied 42-42 at the end of regulation. Beechwood scored first in the extra stanza on a 10 yard pass from Clay Hayden to Chase Flaherty and a conversion kick by Colson Lair. Dixie Heights answered with a 12 yard run by David Anderson to pull the Colonels within one; 49-48. The Dixie Heights coaching staff decided to go for two and the win but Jake Meier and a host of Tigers met Armani Gregg and stopped him inches from the goal line and victory ending a game that will be talked about for years. Beechwood rolled up 463 yard of offense. Dixie Heights recorded 506 yards of offense.

Chase Flaherty led Beechwood’s ground game with 22 yards on 11 carries. Clay Hayden completed 23 of 36 passes for 479 yards and seven touchdowns with one interception. Luke Erdman caught seven passes for 222 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Fryman added four receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown. James Cusick caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Flaherty chipped in with five receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. Chase Flaherty intercepted a pass he returned for 47 yards and Talon Linder also recorded an interception. Xavier Campbell recovered a fumble.

David Anderson led the Dixie Heights ground game with 228 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries. Armani Gregg carried the ball 23 times for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Armani Gregg completed 10 of 17 passes for 115 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Kabanza Mwamba caught four passes for 60 yards and a touchdown. Hudson Blank added two receptions for 28 yards. Dominick Storer recovered a fumble and Brayden Brzgot intercepted a pass. Brach Rice blocked and recovered a punt in the end zone for a touchdown. Brach Rice led the defense with seven solo tackles with four of his tackles resulting in losses.

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2023FBCONLAF

Conner vs. Lafayette

Lafayette High School
Lexington, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Conner defeated Lafayette by the score of 34-7. Conner recorded 19 first downs and 311 yards of total offense. The Cougars were penalized 10 times for 106 yards and lost a fumble. Lafayette recorded 10 first downs and 230 yards of total offense. The Generals were penalized 10 times for 97 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Wyatt Hatfield led Conner’s ground game with 109 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Emmanuel Ekpe carried the ball five times for 14 yards. Wyatt Levi carried the ball once for an 11 yard touchdown run. Wyatt Hatfield completed 14 of 20 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns. Elian Ruzindana caught four passes for 12 yards. Elliot Bucher added three receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown. Ben Fay recorded three receptions for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Chase Caplinger returned one punt for 18 yards. Elian Ruzindana returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Andrew Herron kicked off five times with three touchbacks. Cordell Abernathy led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. Gavin Griffin added five solo tackles. Evan Leitz recorded two solo tackles which resulted in losses totaling eight yards. Emmanuel Ekpe recovered a fumble and Elian Ruzindana intercepted a pass he returned 30 yards.

KJ Jones led Lafayette’s ground game with 65 yards on eight carries. Dez Hanley carried the ball five times for 13 yards and a touchdown. CJ Carpenter completed 15 of 27 passes for 169 yards with one interception. Nemo Jarber caught four passes for 62 yards. Nasir Andrews added four receptions for 43 yards. KJ Jones caught one pass for 29 yards. Terraze Taylor returned two kickoffs for 42 yards with a long return of 25 yards. AJ Nichols led the defense with seven solo tackles. Dez Hanley added four solo and three assisted tackles. J, Stephens recorded five solo tackles.

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2023FBNOTC

North Oldham vs. Tates Creek

Roy G. Walton Stadium

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Tates Creek shut out North Oldham by the score of 42-0. Tates Creek recorded 11 first downs and 322 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized 14 times for 138 yards. North Oldham recorded 10 first downs and 117 yards of total offense. They were penalized twice for seven yards and had two passes intercepted.

Andrew Witherington led Tates Creek’s ground game with 114 yards and three touchdowns on seven carries. Marquevion Smith carried the ball 12 times for 60 yards. Logan Julian scored on a two yard run. Andrew Witherington completed eight of 14 passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Senator Clay caught two passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Luke Cooper added two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. JT Cooper added two catches for 20 yards. Brody Dunham returned two punts for 66 yards with a long return of 34 yards. Marquevion Smith returned one punt for 11 yards. Emmanuel Castro kicked six extra points, punted twice for a 47 yard average with a long punt of 50 yards and both punts within the 20 yard line, and kicked off seven times for a 59.6 yard average with five touchbacks. Cardale Wright led the defense with three solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a seven yard loss. Logan Julian added two solo and five assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Michael Winn recorded two solo and five assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss of five yards. Brody Dunham and Antonio Bell each intercepted one pass with return yardage of 21 and 28 yards respectively.

Noah Leber led North Oldham’s ground game with 70 yards on nine carries. Jace Bullock completed five of 20 passes for 39 yards with one interception. Gabriel Kuerzi was zero of three with one interception through the air. Noah Leber caught two passes for 19 yards. Christopher Richardsn caught one pass for 10 yards. Zach Murphy returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Christopher Richardson also returned one kickoff for 16 yards. Mack Pyle led the defense with two solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a loss of four yards. Jackson Graham added three solo and one assisted tackles. Z. Mortenson recorded two solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to WL Stats for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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2023FBGCHC

Great Crossing vs. Henry Clay

Robert J. Bell Stadium

Henry Clay High School
Lexington, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Great Crossing defeated Henry Clay by the score of 41-0. Great Crossing recorded 15 first downs and 375 yards of total offense. The Warhawks were penalized 14 times for 147 yards and lost a fumble. Henry Clay recorded 10 first downs and 123 yards of total offense. The Blue Devils were penalized nine times for 54 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Isaiah Johnson led Great Crossings’ ground game with 209 yards and three touchdowns on 22 carries. Micheal Pettigrew added 48 yards on nine carries. Jeremiah Clark carried the ball five times for 38 yards and a touchdown. Trey Campbell scored on a nine yard run. Jeremiah Clark completed five of 14 passes for 60 yards and one touchdown. Jevontae Green caught two passes for seven yards and a touchdown. Jacob Johnson and Mason Euler each caught a pass for 26 and 25 yards respectively. Micheal Pettigrew punted twice for a 49 yards average with a long kick of 63 yards with one kick inside the 20. Jacob Johnson returned five punts for 49 yards with a long return of 20 yards. Isaiaj Johnson returned one kickoff for 43 yards. Clayton Shaddix led the defense with seven solo tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards. Caden Seater added six solo tackles. Logan Clayton recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Zach Morris added four solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Elijah Fryman intercepted a pass he returned for 41 yards. Jacob Romero added an interception with a nine yard return.

Henry Mackey led the Henry Clay ground game with 16 yards and six carries. Rohan Taylor completed 12 of 20 passes for 94 yards with one interception. Liam Marrs completed 0ne of two passes for two yards with one interception. Walden Cole caught six passes for 48 yards. Luke DiNardo added three receptions for 31 yards. Scyler Hersey returned five kickoffs for 79 yards with a long return of 25 yards. Landon Merriman returned one kickoff for 17 yards. Walden Cole led the defense with 11 solo tackles. Jeannoe Mangwele added six solo and one assisted tackles. Luke DiNardo recorded five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Connor McNee recovered a fumble.

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