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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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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2023FBSCLC

Scott County vs. Lincoln County

Peely Field

Lincoln County High School
Stanford, KY
September 1, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Scott County averaged 10.1 yards per carry and scored four touchdowns on the ground in a 52-20 victory over Lincoln County. Scott County recorded 13 first downs and 384 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized five times for 70 yards and had one pass intercepted. Lincoln County recorded 21 first downs and 266 yards of total offense. The Patriots were penalized twice for 15 yards and lost a fumble.

Jacob Fryman led the Scott County ground game with 122 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Kanye Garrett added 70 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. Buddy Collins recorded 53 yards and a touchdown on three carries. Ellis Huguely chipped in with 23 yards on four carries. Andrew Hackey completed five of seven passes for 99 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Eli Lilly caught three passes for 49 yards. Isaac York recorded two receptions for 50 yards and two touchdowns. Buddy Collins returned one punt for 63 yards and a touchdown. Paul Garner returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Tayseer Jabbour recorded seven extra points, kicked a 45 yard field goal, and kicked off nine times for a 53.1 average with three touch backs. Jacob Blair led the defense with six solo and four assisted tackles. Luke Valencia added four solo and four assisted tackleswith two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Paul Garner recorded five solo and one assisted tackles. Jackson Damron chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Ben Camp added one solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 13 yard loss.

Seth Horton led Lincoln County’s ground game with 39 yards on 11 carries. Sawyer Horton added 28 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Sawyer Horton completed 14 of 29 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Elan Lane caught six passes for 52 yards. Bryce Floyd added five receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Seth Horton recorded two receptions for 23 yards. Gavin Douglas caught a 15 yard touchdown pass. Gavin Douglas returned two kickoffs for 35 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Bryce Floyd added two kickoff returns for 26 yards including a long return of 14 yards. A. Simmerman led the defense with nine solo and one assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards. Jamie Bryant added two solo and two assisted tackles. Bradley Co;e recorded two solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 22 yards.

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2023FBBGOWENS

Bowling Green vs. Owensboro

Rash Stadium

Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro took a 14-7 lead in the second quarter on a 96 yard return of a blocked field goal by Dereon Crowe but Bowling Green scored 35 unanswered points on their way to a 42-28 victory. Bowling Green recorded 476 yard of total offense and lost two fumbles. Owensboro recorded 312 yards of total offense and lost two fumbles.

Jaxen Smith led Bowling Green’s ground game with 101 yards on 13 carries. Deuce Bailey carried the ball six times for 27 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed 20 of 28 passes for 321 yards and five touchdowns. Trevy Barber caught seven passes for 79 yards and three touchdowns. Christian Sweeney added five receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. Matthew Klein recorded three receptions for 89 yards. Jaxen Smith caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Axson led the defense with two solo and eight assisted tackles. Max Buchanon added three solo and four assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned six yards. Evan Tuck chipped in with four solo and three assisted tackles. Grayson Newman added two solo and five assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Wick Dawson recorded one solo and five assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards.

Trevor Delacey led Owensboro’s ground game with 43 yards on six carries. Deion Winstead carried the ball 13 times for 42 yards. Evan Hampton added 20 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Dereon Crowe scored on a three yard run. Trevor Delacey completed 22 of 37 passes for 204 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions. Dereon Crowe caught six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Blake Kimbrell added eight receptions for 59 yards. Evan Hampton recorded five receptions for 37 yards. Chadyn Morris caught two passes for 36 yards. Braden Fountain led the defense with eight solo and three assisted tackles. Elijah Hampton added three solo and eight assisted tackles. JaShaun Carr recorded three solo and two assisted tackles. Kobe Glover chipped in with five solo tackles. Ethan Gough recorded two solo and three assisted tackles. Dereon Crowe picked a blocked field goal attempt out of the air and returned it 96 yards for a touchdown. Javari Bellamy and Lake Wilson each recovered a fumble.

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2023FBBELLBOYD

Bell County vs. Boyd County

Boyd County High School
Ashland, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Boyd County did not have an answer for Bell County RB Daniel Thomas who ran for six touchdowns and scored on s recovered fumble return in a 60-41 victory over Boyd County. Bell County recorded seven first downs and 454 yards of total offense. The Bobcats were penalized four times for 36 yards and lost one fumble. Boyd County recorded 24 first downs and 523 yards of total offense. The Lions were penalized six times for 37 yards, lost two fumbles and had one pass intercepted.

Daniel Thomas led Bell County’s ground game with 344 yards and six touchdowns on 21 carries. Blake Evans added 30 yards on seven carries. Blake Burnett completed one of four passes for 89 yards and as touchdown. Hayden Dameron caught an 80 yard touchdown pass. Kaleb Miller and Blake Evans led the defense as each recorded nine solo and three assisted tackles. Luke Widner and Joseph Brignon each recorded eight solo and one assisted tackles. Daniel Thomas scored on an 82 fumble recovery return. Kaleb Miller also recovered a fumble and Blake Burnett intercepted a pass.

Rhett Holbrook led Boyd County’s ground game with 193 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Dakota Thompson added 54 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Hunter Hedrick recorded 48 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. Rhett Holbrook completed 15 of 23 passes for 198 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Cole Hicks caught five passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Garrett Crum added five receptions for 58 yards. Camaron Collins caught two passes for 24 yards. Dakota Thompson led the defense with two solo and seven assisted tackles. Nate Manning added eight unassisted tackles. Jack Hogsten recorded two solo and two assisted tackles. John Jackson recovered a fumble.

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2023FBCCHIGH

Covington Catholic vs. Highlands

David Cecil Memorial Stadium

Highlands High School
Ft. Thomas, KY
August 25, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

The score was tied 14-14 at halftime but Covington Catholic pulled away in the second half to earn a 35-21 victory. Covington Catholic recorded 343 yards of total offense. The Colonels were penalized five times for 42 yards and lost a fumble. Highlands recorded 359 yards of total offense. The Bluebirds were penalized six times for 56 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Owen Leen led the Covington Catholic ground game with 68 yards on 18 carries. Evan Pitzer carried the ball nine times for 47 yards and a touchdown. Evan Pitzer completed 19 of 28 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Braylon Miller caught six passes for 65 yards and one touchdown. Willie Rodriguez added four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. Oliver Link caught two passes for 23 yards. Owen Leen added four receptions for 20 yards and a touchdown. Ben McEvoy caught one pass for 27 yards. Noah Johnson added two receptions for 17 yards. Tate Kruer led the defense with eight solo and one assisted tackles. Josh Flood added six solo and one assisted tackles. Andrew Bessler recorded five solo and one assisted tackles. Joseph Harney scored on a 35 yard interception return. Braylon Miller intercepted a pass he returned 11 yards.

Brody Benke led Highlands’ ground game with 153 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Cameron Giesler carried the ball 11 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns. Brody Benke completed 13 of 16 passes for 86 yards with two interceptions. Cameron Giesler caught five passes for 26 yards. Jackson Arnold added three receptions for 24 yards. Luke Schneider recorded a fumble recovery

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2023FBLCABC

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Boyle County

Rebel Bowl

Boyle County High School
Danville, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

LCA held an adventage in first downs, total yardage, and time of possession but Boyle County make some big plays down the stretch and added a late insurance score to earn a 47-38 victory. Boyle County recorded 15 first downs and 373 yards of total offense. The Rebels were penalized five times for 45 yards, lost a fumble, and had a pass intercepted. LCA recorded 26 first downs and 625 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized eight times for 75 yards and had three passes intercepted.

Montavin Quisenberry led Boyle County’s ground game with 118 yards and three touchdowns on eight carries. Avery Bodner carried the ball 15 times for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Sage Dawson completed six of 10 passes for 92 yards with one interception. Avery Bodner completed two of two passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Montavin Quisenberry caught four passes for 63 yards. Keenan Stewart added two receptions for 29 yards. Sage Dawson caught a 45 yard touchdown pass. DeMauriah Brown returned two punts for 33 yards with a long return of 22 yards and returned one kickoff for 86 yards and a touchdown. Sage Dawson punted one time for 56 yards. Avery Bodner led the defense with 10 solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards. Montavin Quisenberry added eight solo and three assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards and intercepted one pass he returned three yards. Brock Driver recorded four solo and four assisted tackles. Austin Bodner chipped in with four solo and two assisted tackles. Demauriah Brown added four solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted two passes with total return yardage of 63 yards.

Brady Hensley led LCA’s ground game with 153 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries. Cutter Boley carried the ball seven times for 31 yards. Cutter Boley completed 23 of 41 passes for 406 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions. Brady Hensley completed his only pass for 33 yards. Parker Chaney caught 11passes for 166 yards and a touchdown. Saxton Howard added seven receptions for 218 yards and one touchdown. Major Brown caught a three yard touchdown pass. Saxton Howard returned five kickoffs for 89 yards with a long return of 29 yards. Nate Barnhardt returned two kickoffs for 31 yards with a long return of 20 yards. Mac Darland led the defense with three solo and two assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Will Bivens and Major Brown each recorded two solo and four assisted tackles. Parker Chaney added three solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted one pass. Kenyatta Hardge chipped in with one solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss.

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2023FBSCGC

Scott County vs. Great Crossing

“The Bird’s Nest”

Great Crossing High School
Georgetown, KY
August 26, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Scott County used their patented Wing-T ground game and picking their spots to sprinkle in some well placed passes to earn a 35-14 victory over Great Crossing. Scott County recorded 28 first downs and 492 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized nine times for 75 yards and lost one fumble. Great Crossing recorded 10 first downs and 208 yards of total offense. They were penalized eight times for 79 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Ellis Huguely led Scott County’s ground game with 161 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. Jacob Fryman carried the ball 24 times for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Thomas Feickert added 58 yards on 10 carries. Kanye Garrett recorded 48 yards on eight carries. Andrew Hickey completed four of six passes for 71 yards and one touchdown. Eli Lilly caught two passes for 40 yards. Ellis Huguely caught a 28 yard touchdown pass. Paul Garner returned three kickoffs for 48 yards with a long return of 19 yards. Luke Valencia led the defense with three solo and six assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Paul Garner added five solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted one pass. Jacob Blair recorded three solo and four assisted tackles. Antonio Frye recovered a fumble and J. Stevenson intercepted a pass.

M. Pettigrew led Great Crossing’s ground game with 72 yards on 17 carries. Isaiah Johnson carried the ball eight times for 65 yards and a touchdown. Jeremiah Clark recorded 39 yards on five carries. Jeremiah Clark completed three of nine passes for 27 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions. Hunter Moody caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Johnson returned four kickoffs for 60 yards with a long return of 17 yards. Jacob Johnson and Gavin Moore each returned one kickoff for 22 and 20 yards respectively. Logan Clayton led the defense with 10 solo and seven assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Zach Morris added seven solo and five assisted tackles. Peyton Mullanix recorded six solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in an eight yard loss. Elijah Fryman added six solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss and recovered a fumble.

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