2022FBRYLESK

Ryle vs. Simon Kenton

Simon Kenton High School
Independence, KY
October 22, 2022

© 2022 by Ron Harrison

Simon Kenton defeated Ryle by the score of 38-31. The Pioneers raced out to a 31-14 midway through the third quarter but Ryle rallied to tie the score at 31-31 with a 28 yard field goal by Gavin Moses with 7:32 left in the game. Simon Kenton rallied and Chase Crone scored on a two yard run with 2:12 left in the game to make the score 38-31 in what proved to be the winning margin. Simon Kenton rolled up nearly 600 yards of total offense led by their formidable offensive line including 6-3 278 Sr. Nathan Bieber, 6-2 251 Sr. CJ Heflin, 6-3 285 Sr. Kaleb Russell, 6-3 260 Jr. Jacob Putthoff, and 6-4 295 Jr. Aba Selm. Simon Kenton recorded 29 first downs and 582 yards of total offense. The Pioneers were penalized once for 15 yards, lost two fumbles, and had one pass intercepted. Ryle recorded 15 first downs and 256 yards of total offense. The Raiders were penalized once for five yards and had two passes intercepted.

Chase Crone led Sion Kenton’s ground game with 180 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Jayden Lawson carried the ball 25 times for 129 yards and one touchdown. Durrell Turner recorded 46 yards on four carries. Kaleb Bleier chipped in with 34 yards on nine carries. Chase crone completed 11 of 24 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Chase Williams caught seven passes for 125 yards and one touchdown. Nathan Kitchens added two receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. Josh Bowling led the defense with eight solo and one assisted tackles. Mark Ober added seven solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Schieber recorded six solo tackles. Brayden Ross and Lucas Ferment each intercepted a pass.

Logan Verax led Ryle’s ground game with 42 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Logan Verax completed 16 of 30 passes for 210 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions. Jayce Harden caught four passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns. Kaden Gardner added three receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown. Grady Reynolds recorded four receptions for 39 yards. Jacob Savage led the defense with 10 solo and 10 assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Kaden Gardner added six solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Lown recorded five solo and four assisted tackles. Beau Faul chipped in with four solo and five assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Dillon Smith recovered a fumble he returned 42 yards.

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Acknowledgements

A special thanks to the Simon Kenton and Ryle Stats Crews for the comprehensive stats provided for tonight's games.

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