2024FBRCPCH

Pulaski County vs. Highlands

Class 5A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Region Championship

Highlands High School
Fort Thomas, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Pulaski County jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead but Highland dominated the redt of the way in a 42-18 victory over the Maroons. Highland rolled up 18 first downs and 473 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized five times for 35 yards and lost a fumble. Pulaski County recorded 18 first downs and 360 yards of total offense. The Maroons were penalized five times for 53 yards and had four passes intercepted.

Jack White led the Highlands’ ground game with 27 yards on nine carries. Tayden Lorenzen carried the ball six times for 20 yards and Adam Surrey ran for a touchdown. Rio Litmer completed 18 of 26 passes for 329 yards and four touchdowns. Adam Surrey caught six passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Jackson Arnold added four receptions for 50 yards. Tayden Lorenzen recorded three receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown. Gabe Williams chipped in with two receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown. Ian Garrahan caught a 27 yard touchdown pass. Gabe Williams intercepted two passes he returned for 21 yards. Tyus McCarter intercepted one pass he returned 51 yards. Ethan Grimm intercepted one pass he returned 40 yards for a touchdown.

Kasen Brock led the Pulaski County ground game with 200 yards and a touchdown on 27 carries. Zak Anderson completed nine of 23 passes for 153 yards and one touchdown with four interceptions. Harris Denmyer caught three passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Kasen Brock added three receptions for 47 yards. Boone Godby recorded three receptions for 31 yards. Kolter Cain led the defense with five solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Gunner Loveless added seven solo and one assisted tackles. Brayden Ping recorded five solo and three assisted tackles. Ethan Idlewine chipped in with three solo and five assisted tackles.

Pulaski County 10 0 0 8 - 18

Highlands 0 14 21 7 - 42

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2024FBRCCCBC

Covington Catholic vs. Boyle County

Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Region Championship

Boyle County High School
Danville, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic shocked the Bluegrass with a 31-28 upset victory over Boyle County; a team that by many was regarded to be the top team in the state regardless of class. The Colonels were able to run valuable minutes off the clock and slow down the high octane Rebel defense. Boyle County was also hampered by the loss of star Demauriah Brown who left the game with an injury in the first quarter. Despite all this Boyle County led by Montavin Quisenberry took a 28-24 lead until Owen Pitzer scored on a two yard run and Ryan Urti tacked on the extra point to give Covington Catholic a 31-28 lead with 5:24 left in the game. However ther game was not over as Boyle County marched down the field and Montavin Quisenberry went from inside the 20 yard line to the one before fumbling the ball into the end zone resulting in a touchback to give Covington Catholic the ball back with a little more than two minutes left on the clock. The Colonels buoyed by a long run by QB Cash Harney was able to run out the clock and earn the victory. Covington Catholic recorded 452 yards with zero turnovers while Boyle County recorded 302 yards and one turnover.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 234 yards and two touchdowns on 28 carries. Dylan Gaise carried the ball nine times for 85 yards. Andrew Bessler recorded 25 yards on six carries and Owen Pitzer ran for one touchdown. Cash Harney completed three of four passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Oliver Link caught one pass for 80 yards and a touchdown and Dylan Gaiser added two receptions for 18 yards. Owen Pitzer led the defense with five solo and one assisted tackles. Nicholas Krallman added three solo and one assisted tackles. Cash Harney, Tate Kruer, and Jackson Payne each recorded three solo tackles and Cash Harney recovered a fumble.

Montavin Quisenberry led Boyle County’s ground game with 241 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Quisenberry also scored on an 85 yard kickoff return. Baylor Murphy completed three of four passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Seneca Driver caught one pass for 22 yards and a touchdown. Jaysia Richards led the defense with 10 solo and one assisted tackles. Seneca Driver added six solo and one assisted tackles. Clifton Yocum recorded five solo and two assisted tackles. Gage Feltner chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles.

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2024FBRCMCB

Martin County vs. Beechwood

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

Beechwood High School
Fort Mitchell, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood dominated play tonight in a 44-7 running clock victory over Martin County. Beechwood recorded 243 yard of total offense while holding Martin County to 151 yards of total offense. Beechwood also recovered two fumbles and intercepted one pass.

Chase Flaherty led the Beechwood ground game with 142 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries. Clay Hayden completed six of 14 passes for 95 yards and three touchdowns. Tyler Fryman caught three passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns. Luke Erdman caught two passes for 15 yards and a touchdown. James Cusick recorded one reception for four yards. Bo Sowder led the defense with four solo and one assisted tackles. Jack Meier added three solo and four assisted tackles. Colin Morris recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Mattox Kelly added two solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Caleb Arrasmith and James Cusick also recorded two so;o and two assisted tackles. Isaac Pilgrim also recovered a fumble and Luke Erdman intercepted a pass he returned for five yards.

Julian Stafford led Martin County’s ground game with 55 yards on 15 carries. Parker Watts carried the ball seven times for 43 yards. Aiden Horn recorded 41 yards on nine carries. Devan Maynard ran for Martin County’s only touchdown. Devan Maynard was one of eight through the air for a minus two yards with one interception. Parker Watts caught one pass for minus two yards.

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2024FBRCMCFD

Madison Central vs. Frederick Douglass

Class 6A UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Region Championship

Frederick Douglass High School
Lexington, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Despite being penalized 15 times for 196 yards in a game that could be charitably described as “chippy” Frederick Douglass dominated play in a 36-6 victory over Madison Central. The Broncos defense, punishing ground game, and a big play on special teams buoyed their victory. The defense held Madison Central to a 3.4 yard average per play, the Bronco ground game averaged 7.0 average per carry on 41 rushing attempts, and the big special team play was an electrifying 77 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Derion Talbert that changed the complexion of the game after Madison Central had pulled to within eight; 14-6 late in the third quarter. Fredeick Douglass recorded 14 first downs and 322 yards of total offense. The Broncos wer penalized as mentioned earlier 15 times for 196 yards. Madison Central recorded nine first downs and 126 yards of total offense. The Indians were penalized five times for 56 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted.

Dakari Talbert led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 101 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Derion Talbert carried the ball five times for 73 yards. Peytton Smith carried the ball six times for 66 yards and a touchdown. TayTay Allen also scored a touchdown on the ground. Jaxon Strautman completed three of five passes for 33 yards. Aveion Chenault caught one pass for 31 yards. Cionne Conn returned one punt for 10 yards. Aveion Chenault returned one punt for 29 yards. Dereon Talbert returned two kickoffs including one return for 77 yards and a touchdown. Kaden Clay led the defense with three solo and four assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 13 yards. Logan Busson added two solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards. Cionne Conn intercepted a pass and Elie Mongengo recovered a fumble.

Bryant Mathis led Madison Central’s ground game with 51 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Corinthian Barnes added 14 yards on eight carries. Carson Herbst completed four of seven passes for 62 yards with one interception. Bryant Mathis caught two passes for 48 yards. Jackson Pritchard added one reception for 12 yards. #82 returned four kickoffs for 74 yards with a long return of 23 yards. Jeff Hairston returned one kickoff for nine yards. Sam Farmer led the defense with four solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss. Jackson Pritchard added three solo and four assisted tackles. Nathan Ogle recorded four solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss.

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2024FBRCLCAMAY

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Mayfield

Class 2A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals (Region Championship)

Mayfield High School
Mayfield, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy utilized a high octane offense tonight to roll over Mayfield by the score of 47-7. Lexington Christian Academy recorded 24 first downs and 522 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized 12 times for 100 yards. Mayfield recorded 16 first downs and 279 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized once for one yard and lost two fumbles.

Saxton Howard led the LCA ground game with 147 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Leland Edwards carried the ball 15 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Paxton Gray recorded 40 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Mac Darland chipped in with 36 yards on five carries. Daven Hood added 27 yards on three carries. Saxton Howard completed nine of 14 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler King caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. Paxton Gray added one reception for 40 yards. Hunter Adams caught a 17 yard touchdown reception. Daven Hood returned one punt for 13 yards. Tyler King returned two kickoffs for 37 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Daven Hood led the defense with six solo and one assisted tackles. Jamey Patterson added five solo and one assisted tackles. Nash Whelan recorded four solo tackles. Thomas Sizemore added three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a nine yard loss and recovered a fumble he returned 16 yards.

B. Overstreet led Mayfield’s ground game with 61 yards on three carries. Josiah England carried the ball 10 times for 52 yards. Reggie Dowell recorded 22 yards on seven carries. Jace Houston chipped in with 16 yards on three carries an Ian Williams ran for a touchdown. Gray Robbins completed 12 of 20 passes for 116 yards. Jace Houston completed three of three passes for 33 yards. Josiah England and Mak Hoover each returned a punt for 19 and 10 yards respectively. Josiah England returned three kickoffs for 78 yards with a long return of 36 yards. Trey Wesley returned two kickoffs for 32 yards with a long return of 16 yards. Ian Williams led the defense with seven solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Jett Hawkins added four solo and one assisted tackles. Carter Morris recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a nine yard loss. Tre Jackson chipped in with three solo tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 11 yards.

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2024FBP2GCSW

Graves County vs. South Warren

Class 5A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Warren Central High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

South Warren defeated Graves County 35-14 to advance in the Class 5A Playoffs. South Warren recorded 374 yards while Graves County was limited to 170 yards of total offense.

Kayden York led South Warren’s ground game with 107 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. PJ Warren carried the ball five times for 21 yards. Bryce Button completed 18 of 26 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Jake Carter caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. Kayden York added four receptions for 58 yards. Camden Page recorded two receptions for 37 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Bridges chipped in with four receptions for 28 yards. Colton Veltkamp caught a 22 yard touchdown pass. Brady Martin led the defense with three solo and six assisted tackles. Brody Enslow added three solo and five assisted tackles. Drayson Moore recorded one solo and six assisted tackles. Isaiah Bridges intercepted a pass he returned 48 yards. Brody Enslow intercepted a pass he returned five yards. Camden Page returned a blocked punt five yards for a touchdown.

Kaden Gregory led the Graves County ground game with 29 yards on 14 carries. Kaden Gregory completed 16 of 31 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Lincoln Acree caught seven passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. Ty Cavette added four receptions for 35 yards and a touchdown. Braden Woodward led the defense with six solo and six assisted tackles. Kase Tubbs added six solo and five assisted tackles. Jake Throgmorton recorded five solo and three assisted tackles. Coleman Amis chipped in with five solo and three assisted tackles. Levi Whitaker recovered a fumble.

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2024FBP2JCCC

Johnson Central vs. Covington Catholic

Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Covington Catholic High School
Park Hills, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic trailed 13-0 but rallied to defeat Johnson Central by the score of 14-13. Covington Catholic took the lead in the third quarter on a 14 yard pass from Cash Harney to Oliver Link on a fourth down play. The CovCath defense did the rest and the Colonels moves on in the playoffs. The Covington Catholic defense also came up big as they blocked the extra point attempt on Johnson Central’s second touchdown which turned out o be big.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 43 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Dylan Gaiser added 26 yards on seven carries. Cash Harney completed four of eight passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. Oliver Link caught two passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. Tate Kruer led the defense with 13 solo and five assisted tackles. Owen Pitzer added 10 solo and five assisted tackles. Nicholas Krallman recorded nine solo and two assisted tackles. Johnny Lind chipped in with five solo and six assisted tackles and Dylan Gaiser intercepted a pass.

Logan Music led Johnson Central’s ground game with 86 yards on 16 carries. Zach McCoart added 70 yards on 14 carries. Logan Morrow recorded 58 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Christian Barnes chipped in with 39 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Austin Slone carried the ball five times for 31 yards. Austin Slone completed two of four passes for 24 yards with one interception. Gabe Conley and Seth Davis each caught a pass for 15 and nine yards respectively. Dylan LeMaster led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles. Caleb Barnes added three solo and three assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Seth Davis recorded six solo tackles.

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2024FBP2BALMAL

Ballard vs. Male

Class 6A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Male High School
Louisville, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Ballard defeated Male by the score of 23-17 in overtime in a shocking upset to many football followers as the Bruins avenged a 49-21 loss to Male on August 30^th .Ballard held a 7-3 lead with less than one minute remaining in the first half but Male scored two quick touchdowns to take a 17-7 lead and looked to be in full control of the game. Ballard rallied and went on a long drive of over 90 yards with approximately 2:30 left in the game and tied the score 17-17 with less than a minute left in regulation on a Noah Barnett pass reception from Larry Irvin and the conversion kick by Colton Abbott. Male got the ball first in overtime but missed a field goal attempt and Larry Irvin was once again the hero as he scored fronm two yards out to give Ballard the 23-17 victory. Ballard recorded 289 yards of total offense while Male recorded 229 yards.

Leondre Martin led Ballard’s ground game with 46 yards on eight carries. Larry Irvin carried the ball 12 times for 37 yards and a touchdown. Jemari Hayden recorded 27 yards on eight carries. Larry Irvin completed 18 of 27 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Daelyn Thompson caught 12 passes for 93 yards. Maurice Stephens added three receptions for 42 yards. Noah Barnett and Jemari Hayden added touchdown receptions of 13 and 10 yards respectively. Santee Brock led the defense with eight solo and five assisted tackles. Amarein Atkinson added seven solo and two assisted tackles. Damond Jackson recorded seven solo and one assisted tackles. Jamison Swift chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles. Connor Johnson intercepted a pass.

Steron Davidson led Male’s ground game with 67 yards on 18 carries. Jordan Williams completed eight of 16 passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Colin Jefferson caught four passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Steron Davidson added three receptions for 19 yards. Solomon Conley led the defense with seven solo and six assisted tackles. Cornilious Williams added six solo and two assisted tackles. Isaac Sowells recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. Colin Jefferson intercepted a pass.

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2024FBSTXR

St. Xavier vs. Ryle

Class 6A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Ryle High School
Union, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Ryle raced out to a 38-3 halftime lead on their way to a convincing 38-17 victory over St. Xavier. Ryle recorded 298 yards while St. Xavier recorded 283 yards.

Jacob Savage led Ryle’s ground game with 134 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries. Nathan Verax carried the ball eight times for 52 yards and a touchdown. Nathan Verax completed 10 of 14 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. Jacob Savage caught four passes for 36 yards. Max Karwath and Gavin Lyons each caught two passes for 20 and 15 yards respectively. Landon Lorms caught a 13 yard touchdown reception. Jacob Savage led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles. Kai Workman added four solo and four assisted tackles. Dylan Lee chipped in with four solo tackles. Bo Gay recorded three solo and three assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in loss of yardage. Gavin Lyons added three solo and two assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in loss of yardage. Dillon Smith recovered a fumble and Dylan Lee intercepted a pass he returned 40 yards.

Manny Gray led St. Xavier’s ground game with 79 yards on 15 carries. Mason Trimble completed 13 of 18 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Marlon Harbin III caught six passes for 131 yards and one touchdown. Anthony Barbee caught two passes for 39 yards. Kyle Krupp recorded three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. Benjamin Pinkston led the defense with 21 solo tackles. Luka Bentz added seven solo and two assisted tackles. Davin Ryan recorded five solo and two assisted tackles.

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