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Highlands vs. Boyle County

Rebel Stadium

Boyle County High School
Danville, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

This was an eagerly anticipated match-up between two of the top ranked 4A teams in the state and Boyle County upset previously undefeated Highland by the score of 21-20. The Rebels were without the services of starting QB Baylor Murphy who was out with an injury but Rhet Raleigh filled in capably and coupled with a big night on the ground from Ji’Dyn Smith-Hisel it proved to be enough for the win. Boyle County coach Justin Haddix pulled the proverbial “Rabbit Out of the Hat” late in the game by completing a 4^th and long pass by Raleigh from their own territory to get the first down and allow the Rebels to run out the clock. The Rebel defense also came up big tonight keeping the Bluebird high octane offense in check. Boyle County recorded 443 yards of total offense and lost two fumbles. Highlands recorded 241 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Ji’Dyn Smith Hisel led Boyle County’s ground game with 208 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Bubby McPherson carried the ball nine times for 38 yards. Rhet Raleigh completed nine of 12 passes for 167 yards and a touchdown. Seneca Driver caught one pass for 84 yards and a touchdown. Nathaniel Schepman recorded two receptions for 50 yards. Ashton Drakeford caught one pass for 26 yards. Lucas Akers led the defense with six solo and seven assisted tackles. Kain Logan added four solo and six assisted tackles. Brayden Borders-Coffman recorded two solo and eight assisted tackles. Seneca Driver added two solo and six assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Ashton Drakeford recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Darryl Yancey chipped in with one solo and six assisted tackles.

Gabe Williams led Highlands ground game with 60 yards on 12 carries. Colt Kremer carried the ball three times for 28 yards. Tayden Lorenzen recorded nine yards and a touchdown on five carries. Rio Litmer carried the ball three times for three yards. Rio Litmer completed 13 of 31 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Ian Garrahan caught two passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. Gabe Williams added six receptions for 39 yards. Tayden Lorenzen added one reception for 30 yards. John Feldbrugge caught a 10 yard touchdown pass. Peyton Klosterman and Brady Carnohan each recovered a fumble.

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 2025FBSBBAL

Bryan Station vs. Ballard

Lynn Family Field

Ballard High School
Louisville, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station defeated Ballard 8-3 to give Coach JT Haskins his first victory at the high school where he starred on the gridiron. This was an interesting game as Bryan Station only recorded 31 yards of total offense including -8 yards on the ground. However Ballard who recorded 156 yards of total offense was penalized 12 times for 114 yards and turned the ball over four times. Bryan Station recorded six first downs and 31 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized once for five yards, lost one fumble, and had one pass intercepted. Ballard recorded nine first downs and 156 yards of total offense. The Bruins were penalized 12 times for 114 yards, lost two fumbles, and had two passes intercepted.

Kamani Barbour led Bryan Station’s ground game with 23 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Coleson Carpenter completed five of 16 passes for 39 yards with one interception. Kamani Barbour caught two passes for 25 yards. Brayden Payne added one catch for eight yards. Kaiden Simpson returned one kickoff for 18 yards. Samarion Williams led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with one of the tackles resulting in a three yard loss and recovered a fumble. Joel Ndayisaba and Sedrick Armstrong each recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Freddy Najera recorded four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Geordan Brannon added three solo and one assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards. Ethan Thomas recorded three solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Kamani Barbour chipped in with three solo tackles. Alaji Bojang recorded two solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted two passes he returned for a total of 13 yards. Raymond Young recovered a fumble.

Daelyn Thompson led Ballard’s ground game with 19 yards on seven carries. Santee Brock added 18 yards on five carries. Larry Irvin recorded 16 yards on five carries. Jermaine Walker chipped in with 13 yards on two carries. Leondre Martin carried the ball eight times for 12 yards. Jermaine Walker completed seven of 12 passes for 72 yards with one interception. Larry Irvin completed four of nine passes for nine yards. Daelyn Thompson was zero of one with one interception in the passing department. Daelyn Thompson caught six passes for 26 yards. Jayden Barnes added two receptions for 33 yards. Daelyn Thompson returned four punts for nine yards with a long return of nine yards. Jayden Barnes returned two kickoffs for 46 yards with a long return of 25 yards. Derryon Mitchell led the defense with five solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards. Demond Jackson added five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss. Elijah Woods recorded four solo tackles and intercepted a pass. Jacob Elder chipped in with four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a six yard loss. Kamyron Pickney recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling nine yards. Lashawn Talbert recprded one tackle which resulted in a four yard loss and recovered a fumble.

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 2025FHWJPLD

West Jessamine vs. Paul Laurence Dunbar

Jon Akers Stadium

Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Lexington, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

West Jessamine utilized an efficient offense and aggressive defense to defeat Paul Laurence Dunbar by the score of 35-0. West Jessamine recorded 16 first downs and 351 yards of total offense. The Colts were penalized three times for 35 yards and had a pass intercepted. Paul Laurence Dunbar recorded five first downs and 98 yards of total offense. The Bulldogs were penalized three times for 30 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Bragdon Welch led West Jessamine’s ground game with 51 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Caleb Jones carried the ball five times for 20 yards. Cooper Swaim completed 20 of 28 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns with one interception. Caleb Spann completed two of four passes for nine yards. Drew Hardin caught six passes for 66 yards. Caleb Jones added five receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. Nash Bird recorded four receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Cooper Wiley chipped in with three receptions for 27 yards. Cooper Swaim punted three times for a 42.3 average with a long punt of 45 yards. Colt Carlson led the defense with four solo and four assisted tackles. Caleb Jones added four solo and two assisted tackles. Nash Bird recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Griffin Stewart chipped in with three solo and two assisted tackles. Zachary Pinkston and Conall Sharp each recovered a fumble and Naizaih Clay intercepted a pass.

Jayshawn Crosby led Dunbar’s ground game with 29 yards on nine carries. Dominic Faulkner carried the ball seven times for 27 yards. Conner Norsworthy recorded 12 yards on four carries. Dominic Faulkner completed three of 10 passes for 14 yards. Jett Bailey completed one of two passes for two yards with one interception. Noah Barrett caught two passes for nine yards. Ryan Barrett added one reception for five yards. Azarious Rawlings returned one punt for 11 yards. Dominic Faulkner returned two kickoffs for 46 yards with a long return of 40 yards. Jayshawn Crosby returned two kickoffs for 18 yards with a long return of 13 yards. Conner Norsworthy returned one kickoff for seven yards. Luke Ayoob led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles. Grayson Rodgers and Kaleb Monroe each recorded two solo and four assisted tackles. Joseph Konate added two solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Conner Norsworthy intercepted a pass.

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 2025FBLAFSC

Lafayette vs. Shelby County

Robert Doyle Stadium

Shelby County High School
Shelbyville, KY
September 12, 2025

© 2025 by Ron Harrison

Lafayette dominated play on both sides of the ball tonight in a 32-6 victory over Shelby County. The Lafayette defense held Shelby County to 31 yards of total offense and a -14 yards on the ground and recorded one fumble recovery and one interception. Lafayette recorded 13 first downs and 321 yards of total offense. The Generals were penalized 17 times for 192 yards, lost a fumble, and had three passes intercepted. Shelby County recorded five first downs and 31 yards of total offense. The Rockets were penalized four times for 26 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Jehovanis Kondo led Lafayette’s ground game with 36 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Tristin Simpson carried the ball twice for 32 yards. JJ Richardson recorded 28 yards on five carries. Jackson Grantz carried the ball once for 17 yards. Jehovanis Kondo completed 12 of 25 passes for 210 yards and four touchdowns with three interceptions. Brayden Damron completed one of three passes for one yard. Cale Locklar caught four passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Colton Coleman added three receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Grantz recorded three catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. Mason Willet caught two passes for five yards and JJ Richardson added a five yard scoring reception. JJ Richardson returned two kickoffs for 40 yards with a long return of 26 yards. Jackson Grantz kicked off five times for a 56.0 average with three touch backs. Tristin Simpson led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 15 yards. Jackson Grantz added four solo and three assisted tackles. Landon Baker recorded two solo and two assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards and recovered a fumble. Mekhi Taylor and YaYa Chenault each recorded two solo and two assisted tackles. Michael Miles recorded two solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 24 yards. Nick Logan recorded one tackles for a 15 yard loss. Bryson Winchester intercepted a pass he returned five yards.

Erik Taylor led Shelby County’s ground game with 29 yards on 10 carries. Xavier Owens carried the ball twice for 10 yards. Tristan Barrow ran for a touchdown. Briley Staples completed eight of 23 passes for 45 yards with one interception. Clay Seaton caught five passes for 25 yards. Xavier Owens added one reception for 15 yards. Clay Seaton returned two kickoffs for 39 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Robbie Moore returned one kickoff for 13 yards. Robbie Moore led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 15 yards and intercepted a pass he returned three yards. L. Rugamba added four solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 29 yards. Clay Seaton recorded three solo and four assisted tackles and broke up three passes. Erik Taylor intercepted a pass he returned 22 yards. Karter Myers recovered a fumble.

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 2025FBTCFD

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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