2023FBPBEMA

Beechwood vs. Mayfield

Class 2A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Mayfield High School
Mayfield, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

This was a game straight out of “Friday Night Lights” with the home team Mayfield pulling out a last second victory on an 18 yard field goal by Lincoln Suiter to defeat the Beechwood Tigers who had won three consecutive 2A titles by the score of 31-28. It was also sweet redemption for Suiter who missed an extra point attempt against Beechwood last year that would have tied the game in the 2A finals. Mayfield had a two touchdown lead but the Tigers clawed back to tie the game at 28-28 with alittle over two minutes remaining in the game. Momentum had seemingly flipped to Beechwood but Mayfield’s Carter Morris intercpted a pass by Clay Hayden to set the stage for Mayfield’s winning drive. The home crowd was irate for much of the evening as Mayfield had touchdowns taken off the board by penalties but in the end it was a night for celebrating.

Mayfield recorded 17 first downs and 390 yards of total offense. They were penalized seven times for 55 yards and lost a fumble. Beechwood recorded 19 first downs and 501 yards of total offense. The Tigers were penalized five times for 40 yards and had two passes intercepted.

JuJu Starks led the Mayfield ground game with 220 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries. Zane Cartwright completed 11 of 17 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown. Xaqvier Biggers caught five passes for 59 yards. Mak Hoover added three receptions for 46 yards and one touchdown. Braden and Will Morris each caught one pass for 33 and 27 yards respectively. Ian Williams led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles. Carter Morris added four solo and four assisted tackles and intercpted a pass he returned 11 yards. Xavier Biggers recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Landon Kemp chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Malik Kirby and Diego Torres recorded five and four solo tackles respectively.

Chase Flaherty led Beechwood’s ground game with 66 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Tyler Fryman carried the ball four times for 27 yards and a touchdown. Clay Hayden completed 25 of 43 passes for 420 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Luke Erdman caught seven passes for 144 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman added six receptions for 136 yards. James Cusik recorded seven receptions for 79 yards. Chase Flaherty added three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Talon Linder chipped in with two rece1ptions for 32 yards. James Cusick recovered a fumble.

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2023FBPCH

Cooper vs. Highlands

Class 5A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Carson Taylor kicked a 35 yard field goal with 4:10 left on the clock to give Cooper a 17-15 come-from-behind victory over Highlands. Cooper raced out to a 14-0 lead but Highlands clawed back in the game to take a 15-14 lead on a play that started out as a run by Adam Surrey who pulled up and passed to Jackson Arnold for a 15 yard scoring reception. The Bluebirds opted to go for two but a fumbled snap doomed the play to failure. This would ultimately prove costly as Cooper hit the winning field goal. However Highland still had their opportunities as the Bluebirds were driving but fumbled the ball and Cooper’s Ryker Campbell recovered on the Cooper seven yard line with 1:17 left on the clock. Cooper could not move the ball and a short punt allowed Highlands to take the ball on the Cooper 24. However on third down Mason Stanton intercepted a Highland’s pass to stop the drive with 11 seconds remaining and ensure Cooper the victory.

Cooper recorded 221 yards of total offense and had one turnover and was penalized six times for 42 yards. Highlands recorded 263 yards of total offense, suffered two turnovers and was penalized four times for 40 yards.

Keagan Maher led Cooper’s ground game with 57 yards on 17 carries. Cam O’Hara carried the ball eight times for 36 yards. Cam O’Hara completed 11 of 20 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Austin Alexander caught three passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Johnmson added two receptions for 17 yards. Ryker Campbell also caught two passes for 14 yards. Keagan Maher added one reception for 27 yards. Jack Lonaker led the defense with eight solo and 10 assisted tackles. Ryker Campbell added seven solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Lucas Hughes recorded five solo and two assisted tackles. Austin Perriman added four solo and one assisted tackles. Mason Stanton recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass.

Cam Giesler led Highland’s ground game with 117 yards on 27 carries. Brody Benke carried the ball 15 times for 48 yards and a touchdown. Brody Benke completed seven of 16 passes for 76 yards with one interception. Adam Surrey completed his only pass for 15 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Arnold caught three passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Adam Surrey added three receptions for 16 yards. Carson Class recorded one reception for 14 yards. Cam Giesler chipped in with one reception for 11 yards.

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2023FBPPTCC

Paducah Tilghman vs. Covington Catholic

Class 4A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic trailed 14-13 after three quarters but rallied to defeat Paducah Tilghman by the score of 22-14. The Colonels took the lead when the ball was snapped over the punters head and he was stopped in the end zone for a safety. Covington Catholic added a 14 yard run by Evan Pitzer and the conversion kick by Andrew Weitzel to ensure the victory. Covington Catholic recorded 18 first downs and 294 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized once for five yards. Paducah Tilghman recorded 18 first downs and 275 yards of total offense. The Blue Tornado were penalized 10 times for 57 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Evan Pitzer led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 123 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Owen Leen carried the ball 13 times for 67 yards. Braylon Miller added 56 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Evan Pitzer completed eight of 13 passes for 48 yards. Braylon Miller caught five passes for 23 yards. Willie Rodriguez added one reception for 15 yards. Owen Leen recorded two receptions for 10 yards. Dylan Gaiser returned one kickoff for 17 yards. Ben McEvoy returned two kickoffs for 16 yards with a long return of nine yards. Tate Kruer led the defense with seven solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Josh Flood added six solo and two assisted tackles. Ben Reeves recorded six solo and one assisted tackles. Isaac Mason recovered a fumble and Cash Harney intercepted two passes.

Martels Carter led Paducah Tilghman’s ground game with 85 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. DeMarkus Williams carried the ball 12 times for 40 yards. Amari Williams recorded 22 yards on three carries. Jack James completed 12 of 28 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Martels Carter caught three passes for 41 yards. Joshua Campbell added two receptions for 41 yards. Amari Williams caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown. JoeAvion Starks added two receptions for 14 yards. Martels Carter returned three kickoffs for 103 yards with a long return of 50 yards. Joshua Campbell returned one kickoff for 18 yards. Uriah Virzi led the defense with 11 solo tackles. Martels Carter added seven solo and one assisted tackles. Jimmy Mooney recorded five solo tackles and NyYon Fitzgerald chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles.

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2023FBPOWENBG

Owensboro vs. Bowling Green

Class 5A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Bowling Green High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bowling Green put together a complete game both on offense and defense to defeat Owensboro by the score of 38-6. Bowling Green recorded 306 yards of total offense while Owensboro had 287 yards of total offense.

Javen Huddleston led Bowling Green’s ground game with 49 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Montravion Graham added 37 yards on eight carries. Deuce Bailey recorded 30 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. Jaxen Smith carried the ball once for 34 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed 18 of 29 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown. Trevy Barber caught eight passes for 71 yards. Matthew Klein added four receptions for 44 yards. Jaxen Smith caught two passes for 22 yards and a touchdown. Grayson Newman led the defense with five solo and seven assisted tackles. Jayden Axson added four solo and five assisted tackles. Montez Trussell recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Max Buchanon chipped in with two solo and six assisted tackles. Charlie Compton intercepted a pass he returned 10 yards.

Evan Hampton led Owensboro’s ground game with 196 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Trevor Delacey added 25 yards on five carries. Trevor Delacey completed eight of 18 passes for 66 yards with one interception. Dereon Crowe caught one pass for 17 yards. Blake Kimbrell added two receptions for 16 yards. Chadyn Morris and Evan Hampton each caught two passes for 12 yards. Bradin Fountain led the defense with one solo and four assisted tackles. Elijah Hampton added two solo and three assisted tackles. Javion Robinson recorded three solo and two assisted tackles. JaShawn Carr chipped in with one solo and four assisted tackles.

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A special thanks to the Owensboro and Bowling Green Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

Please feel free to send your comments and questions concerning the event, teams, or players to me at prepgridiron@yahoo.com.

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2023FBPFDTRIN

Frederick Douglass vs. Trinity

Class 6A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Trinity defeated Frederick Douglass 14-7 in overtime in a defensive battle. Frederick Douglass had a touchdown taken off the board shortly before halftime due to a penalty. Frederick Douglass tied the game 7-7 with 13 seconds left in regulation on a Jaxon Strautman 13 yard pass to Derion Talbert and a conversion kick by Cooper Ranvier. Trinity scored on a four yard pass from Zane Johnson to Jacob Castelluzzo and a conversion kick by Carson Hilbert on their first possession in overtime. The game ended when Trinity broke up a Douglass pass in the end zone on fourth game. Trinity recorded five first downs and 149 yards of total offense. The Shamrocks were penalized four times for 38 yards. Frederick Douglass recorded 16 first downs and 248 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized six times for 30 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Jeremiah Lynn led Trinity’s ground game with 30 yards on six carries. Clinton Sansbury added 25 yards on 14 carries. Zane Johnson completed nine of 21 passes for 100 yards and two touchdowns. Jeremiah Lynn caught three passes for 50 yards and a touchdown. Lucas Sasser added three receptions for 26 yards. Jacob Castelluzzo recorded two receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Lynn returned one punt for 16 yards and returned two kickoffs for 35 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Robert Morrow led the defense with nine solo tackles. Will DeSensi added eight solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss and recovered a fumble. Sekou Kamara and Brady McEnaney each recorded six solo tackles and McEnaney intercepted a pass. William Tronzo added four solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards.

Pharo Watts led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 117 yards on 24 carries. Derion Talbert carried the ball six times for 55 yards. Jaxon Strautman completed 15 of 28 passes for 82 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Derion Talbert caught 14 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Lowe returned two punts for 15 yards with a long return of nine yards and returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Aveion Chenault returened one punt for 10 yards. Derion Talbert returned one punt for six yards and one kickoff for 17 yards. Darion Neal led the defense with five solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Landon Menifee also recorded five solo tackles. Marcus Newcomb recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Terrion Hicks added two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 10 yard loss.

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

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2023FBPBSBAL

Bryan Station vs. Ballard

Class 6A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Semifinals)

Ballard High School
Louisville, KY
November 24, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station trailed 14-0 early in the second quarter but rallied to outscore Ballard 21-7 after halftime to earn a 24-21 victory and advance to the state championship game. Bryan Station took their first lead of the night and the winning score on a 65 yard pass from Trenton Cutwright to JT Haskins Jr. with 4:11 left in the game. Haskins caught the ball in the middle then cut to the sideline and out ran everyone to the end zone. Bryan Station recorded eight first downs and 220 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized seven times for 46 yards and had one pass intercepted. Ballard recorded 15 first downs and 232 yards of total offense. The Bruins were penalized six times for 54 yards and lost a fumble.

Kalen Washington led Bryan Station’s ground game with 106 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. Trenton Cutwright added 13 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Trenton Cutwright completed six of 16 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown with one interception. JT Haskins Jr. caught three passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Haskins returned one punt for 23 yards. Isaiah Watts returned a punt for 14 yards. Demond Green returned two kickoffs for 26 yards with a long return of 14 yards. JT Haskins Jr. returned one kickoff for 26 yards. Jahvon Frazier led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Jason Hocker added three solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards and recovered a fumble. Dahvon Frazier recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 14 yard loss. Jaylen Berry also recorded four solo tackles. JT Haskins Jr. recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling two yards.

Journey Wyche led Ballard’s ground game with 99 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Damari Edelen carried the ball eight times for 30 yards. Larry Irvin completed 11 of 21 passes for 95 yards and one touchdown. Journey Wyche caught three passes for 30 yards. Alphs Secka added three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Daelen Thompson recorded three receptions for 23 yards. M. Stephens returned twokickoffs for 37 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Journey Wyche returned one kickoff for 28 yards and Daelen Thompson added a return for 10 yards. Kaden Lewis led the defense with six solo tackles. A. Atkinson added five solo and one assisted tackles. Davon Rudolph recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss and intercepted one pass with a four yard return.

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

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2023FBPMIDPIKE

Middlesboro vs. Pikeville

Class 1A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Region Championship)

Pikeville High School
Pikeville, KY
November 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Pikeville got off to a slow start trailing 8-0 in the second quarter but Pikeville got untracked and pulled away for a 34-14 victory over Middlesboro. Pikeville recorded 479 yards of total offense and lost a fumble. Middlesboro recorded 364 yards of total offense and had one pass intercepted.

Brenden Anthony led Pikeville’s ground game with 296 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries. Tayvian Boykins carried the ball 13 times for 145 yards. Isaac Duty completed four of seven passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Jeb Wilkerson caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown. Bradyn Hill added two receptions for 15 yards. Brenden Anthony led the defense with five solo and eight assisted tackles. Jeremiah Anderson added two solo and eight assisted tackles. Jackson Wilkerson recorded five solo and four assisted tackles. Isaiah Stanley chipped in with four solo and four assisted tackles. Jayden Justice added five solo and two assisted tackles. Westin Blevins intercepted a pass.

Cayden Grigsby led Middlesboro’s ground game with 165 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries. Kameron Wilson carried the ball 10 times for 43 yards. Cayden Grigsby completed 12 of 25 passes for 155 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Kameron Wilson caught nine passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Jack Yoakum added one reception for 13 yards. Tristian Hatfield led the defense with 13 assisted tackles. Rylee Foster added 12 assisted tackles. Vincent Smith recorded 11 assisted tackles. Cayden Grigsby chipped in with six assisted tackles. Vincent Smith recovered a fumble.

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A special thanks to the Middlesboro and Pikeville Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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2023FBPCENCAL

Central vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Class 3A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Region Championship)

Christian Academy of Louisville
Louisville, KY
November 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Christian Academy of Louisville defeated Central tonight by the score of 52-13. The teams had played earlier this season and CAL eked out a 13-7 victory. CAL’s startuing running back Jeffrey Vazzana was injured on the opening kickoff but QB Cole Hodge took up the slack running for two tochdowns and passing for four more scores. Central also made some early mistakes allowing CAL to jump out to an early lead. Cal recorded 362 yards of total offense while Central recorded 183 yards.

Cole Hodge led CAL’s ground game with 75 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Cole Hodge completed 11 of 14 passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns. Justin Ruffin caught five passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Connor Hodge added five receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns. JaHyde Brown recorded one reception for 24 yards. Connor Hodge led the defense with four solo and four assisted tackles. Darwin Cotton added one solo and five assisted tackles. Garyon Hobbs chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles. Connor Franklin added two solo and three assisted tackles. Graydon Reed and Alex Ullom each recovered a fumble. John Cobaugh scored on an 82 yard interception return. Justin Ruffin also intercepted a pass.

Justin Brents led Central’s ground game with 65 yards on four carries. Cortez Stone carried the ball 11 times for 38 yards and two touchdowns. Steven Smith completed five of 12 passes for 80 yards with two interceptions. Amontez Woolfolk caught one pass for 65 yards. Avaion Jackson-McNeal led the defense with nine solo tackles. George Black and Jaylon Benning Wyatt each recorded three solo tackles.

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A special thanks to the Central and CAL Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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2023FBPNLHIGH

North Laurel vs. Highlands

Class 5A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Region Championship)

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
November 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Highlands continues to roll with a 30-7 victory over North Laurel tonight. Highlands recorded 386 yards of total offense while limiting North Laurel to 189 yards. Highlands has now won 11 in a row to improve their record to 12-1 for the season.

Cameron Giesler led Highlands’ ground game with 95 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Brody Benke added 49 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Jack White carried the ball three times for 46 yards. Brody Benke completed 14 of 18 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown. Adam Surrey caught five passes for 61 yards. Jackson Arnold added four receptions for 58 yards. Carson Class caught a eight yard touchdown pass.

Austin Johnson led North Laurel’s ground game with 46 yards on nine carries. Treyshawn Holmes-Evans added 34 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Hunter Morgan completed eight of 16 passes for 65 yards. Jack Chappell caught four passes for 49 yards. Cole Messer added one reception for 30 yards. Jude McWhorter recorded two catches for 12 yards.

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

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2023FBPGCOC

Green County vs. Owensboro Catholic

Class 2A 2023 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Region Championship)

Owensboro Catholic High School
Owensboro, KY
November 17, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro Catholic raced out to a 43-0 first quarter lead on their way to a 50-18 victory over Green County. Owensboro Catholic recorded 275 yards of total offense while Green County recorded 403 yards. Owensboro Catholic substituted liberally in the second half to give the starters some well deserved rest.

Brady Atwell led Owensboro Catholic’s ground game with 96 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Brady Atwell completed nine of 14 passes for 151 yards and four touchdowns. William “Tutt” Carrico caught four passes for 65 yards and three touchdowns. Waryn Ebelhar added three receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. Noah Rhinerson recorded two receptions for 28 yards. Vince Carrico led the defense with six solo and 10 assisted tackles. Elijah Blair added three solo and seven assisted tackles. Miles Edge recorded one solo and eight assisted tackles. Tutt Carrico recorded two solo and six assisted tackles, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards for a touchdown. Vince Carrico scored on a 15 yard punt return.

Kelson McKinney led Green County’s ground game with 125 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries. Julian Seymour added 112 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries. Houston Hodges completed 15 of 26 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Jake Bishop caught two passes for 73 yards and a touchdown. Eli Bishop added five receptions for 43 yards. Kelson McKinney recorded four catches for 16 yards.

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