2023FBCCBEECH

Covington Catholic vs. Beechwood

Beechwood High School
Fort Mitchell, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Covington Catholic was reeling after a first quarter scoring flurry by Beechwood found them trailing 21-0 after the first quarter. Covington Catholic rallied and took a 35-31 lead with less than two minutes left in the game on a one yard run by Andrew Bessler and a conversion kick by Andrew Weitzel. Beechwood had one last possession but Covington Catholic’s Cash Harney made a big defensive stop by knocking the ball loose from a Beechwood receiver on a fourth-and-five play allowing Covington Catholic to hold on for the victory. Covington Catholic recorded 298 yards of total offense, were penalized once for 15 yards and had two passes intercepted. Beechwood recorded 312 yards of total offense, had six penalties for 46 yards, and lost one fumble.

Evan Pitzer led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 91 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Owen Leen carried the ball nine times for 77 yards and one touchdown. Andrew Bessler recorded eight yards and a touchdown on three carries. Evan Pitzer completed 11 of 19 passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. Braylon Miller caught four passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. Oliver Link added three receptions for 25 yards. Noah Johnson caught two passes for 24 yards. Tate Kruer caught a 16 yard touchdown pass. Tate Kruer led the defense with seven solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Andrew Bessler added three solo and two assisted tackles. Owen Leen also recorded three solo and two assisted tackles. Mason Edwards chipped in with three solo tackles.

Tyler Fryman led Beechwood’s ground game with 63 yards and two touchdowns on four carries. Luke Erdman carried the ball four times for 20 yards. Payton Schuler recorded nine yards on six carries. Clay Hayden completed 16 of 25 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown. Chase Flaherty caught five passes for 77 yards. Tyler Fryman caught four passes for 67 yards. James Cusick recorded three receptions for 45 yards and a touchdown. Xavier Campbell intercepted a pass he returned for 28 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman also intercepted a pass.

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2023FBLAFWJ

Lafayette vs. West Jessamine

Colts Stadium

West Jessamine High School
Nicholasville, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

West Jessamine raced outo a 21-0 lead after three quarters and held on for a 21-14 victory over Lafayette who scored 14 points in the final quarter. West Jessamine recorded 16 first downs and 322 yards of total offense. The Colts were penalized eight times for 65 yards and lost a fumble. Lafayette recorded 13 first downs and 198 yards of total offense. The Generals were penalized five times for 40 yards and had two passes intercepted.

Gabriel Smith led West Jessamine’s ground game with 122 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Greer Horne carried the ball 13 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. Bragdon Welch recorded 63 yards on nine carries. Gabriel Smith completed six of 13 passes for 50 yards and one touchdown. Connor Mason caught three passes for 34 yards. Eli Nickell added two receptions for nine yards. Greer Horne caught a seven yard touchdown pass. C. Satterwhite and Eli Nickell each returned one kickoff for 20 and 14 yards respectively. Isaac Maynard led the defense with eight solo and three assisted tackleswith two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling three yards and intercepted a pass he returned 16 yards. C. Longhofer added six solo and three assisted tackles. C. Satterwhite intercepted a pass he returned 33 yards.

KJ Jones led Lafayette’s ground game with 57 yards on 12 carries. DJ Walker carried the ball 12 times for 33 yards. DJ Walker completed eight of 16 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Mac King completed 0ne of eight passes for -1 yards with two interceptions. Kevin Amuri caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Nasir Andrews carried the ball twice for 23 yards and a touchdown. C. Giannone added one recption for 24 yards. Terraze Taylor returned three kickoffs for 49 yards with a long return of 30 yards. J. Stephens returned one kickoff for 17 yards. Cael Green led the defense with two solo and 10 assisted tackles. Terraze Taylor added two solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. AJ Nichols recorded one solo and six assisted tackles.

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2023FBFDCOR

Frederick Douglass vs. Corbin

Campbell Field

Corbin High School
Corbin, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Corbin defeated Frederick Douglass tonight in an old fashioned defensive slugfest by the score of 6-0. Frederick Douglass had one last chance but facing fourth-and -goal on the Corbin 5 yard line with seconds remaining and facing defensive pressure by Jerod Smith Jaxon Strautman’s pass fell incomplete. Corbin recorded 15 first downs and 218 yards of total offense. The Redhounds were penalized three times for 28 yards. Frederick Douglass recorded 13 first downs and 240 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized nine times for 92 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Guy Bailey led Corbin’s ground game with 40 yards on 14 carries. Cam Estep carried the ball four times for 14 yards. Kade Elam recorded 12 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Kade Elam completed 21 of 26 passes for 154 yards. Carter Stewart caught seven passes for 123 yards. Cam Estep added five receptions for 19 yards. Carter Stewart punted twice for a 42.5 average with a long punt of 46 yards. Kade Elam punted twice for a 34.5 average with a long punt of 47 yards with one punt inside the 20 yard line. Zander Curry led the defense with seven solo and three assisted tackles. Evan Baker added three solo and seven assisted tackles. Jacob Smith recorded five solo and two assisted tackles and intercpted a pass he returned 26 yards. Jerod Smith added two solo and four assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling six yards. Jeremiah Gilbert intercepted a pass he returned 23 yards.

Pharo Watts led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 42 yards on 14 carries. Kenoxie Allen carried the ball five times for 28 yards. Jaxon Strautman completed 18 of 28 passes for 156 yards with two interceptions. Darion Talbert caught nine passes for 91 yards. Cooper Ranvier added five receptions for 39 yards. Cooper Ranvier punted five times for a 38.4 average with a long punt 52 yards and three inside the 20 yard line. Ranvier kicked off once for 60 yards and a touchback. Aveion Chenault returned two punts for 16 yards with a long return of 10 yards. Darion Talbert returned one kickoff for 22 yards. Kaden Clay led the defense with nine solo and one assisted tackles with five of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 34 yards. Terrion Hicks and Logan Busson each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

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2023FBBSTC

Bryan Station vs. Tates Creek

Roy G. Walton Stadium

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bryan Station defeated Tates Creek tonight by the score of 41-0. Bryan Station recorded 19 first downs and 393 yards of total offense. The Defenders were penalized four times for 38 yards. Tates Creek recorded 10 first downs and 165 yards of total offense. The Commodores were penalized four times for 20 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Taendre Clark led Bryan Station’s ground game with 92 yards on six carries. Trenton Cutwright added 87 yards and a touchdown on four carries. Kalen Washington recorded 28 yards on six carries. Avery Johnson carried the ball three times for 25 yards. Trenton Cutwright completed 13 of 23 passes for 132 yards and four touchdowns. Dah’Von Frazier caught five passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Javari Burnett added four receptions for 51 yards and two touchdowns. Kamani Barbour recorded three receptions for 26 yards. JT Haskins Jr. returned one punt for 18 yards. Z. White returned one kickoff for 30 yards. Jaylen Berry led the defense with five solo and two assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling seven yards. Jah’Von Frazier added three solo and four assisted tackles with 2.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards. JT Haskins Jr. recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Isaiah Watts added two solo and one assisted tackles and recorded two interceptions with return yardage of 15 yards. Brayden Wilson recovered a fumble.

Mar’quevion Smith led Tates Creek’s ground game with 39 yards on seven carries. Andrew Witherington carried the ball seven times for 30 yards. Andrew Witherington completed 11 of 26 passes for 94 yards with two interceptions. Thomas Seigler caught four passes for 32 yards. JT Cooper added three receptions for 34 yards. Mason Jackson recorded two receptions for 29 yards. Senator Clay returned four kickoffs for 45 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Brody Dunham returned one kickoff for 56 yards. Stephan Jones led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles. Logan Julian added six solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Brody Dunham chipped in with five solo tackles with one of his tackles reulting in a one yard loss.

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2023FBSCMC

Scott County vs. Madison Central

Tomahawk Valley

Madison Central High School
Richmond, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Scott County recorded 403 yards and six touchdowns on 26 carries (15.5 average) in a 48-7 victory over Madison Central. Scott County recorded 15 first downs and 468 yards of total offense. The Cardinals were penalized 15 times for 155 yards. Madison Central recorded 12 first downs and 141 yards of total offense. The Indians were penalized five times for 40 yards and lost a fumble.

Jacob Fryman led Scott County’s ground game with 99 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Thomas Feickert carried the ball four times for 88 yards and a touchdown. Ellis Huguely recorded 79 yards and a touchdown on five carries. Kanye Garrett carried the ball five times for 54 yards and a touchdown. Timmy Emongo added 51 yards and a touchdown on two carries. Buddy Collins carried the ball three times for 32 yards and a touchdown. Andrew Hickey completed three of six passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Isaac York caught two passes for 31 yards. Eli Lilly caught a 34 yard touchdown reception. Buddy Collins returned one kickoff for 63 yards. Luke Valencia led the defense with seven solo and one assisted tackles with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling eight yards. Paul Garner added five solo and one assisted tackles. Jackson Damron recorded three solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

Bryant Mathis led Madison Central’s ground game with 47 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Leo Sotelo carried the ball seven yards for 39 yards. D. DeBruce recorded 32 yards on eight carries. KJ Wells completed three of nine passes for 23 yards. Cody Morrison caught one pass for 23 yards. J. Prichard returned two kickoffs for 64 yards with a long return of 34 yards. Shawn Kiett returned three kickoffs for 31 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Jeff Hairston returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Hayden Kiser led the defense with three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss. Deker McElwee added three solo tackles.

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2023FBLCLCA

Lexington Catholic vs. Lexington Christian Academy

White, Greer & Maggard Stadium

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
September 15, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy defeated Lexington Cattholic by the score of 49-42 in the latest installment of the Lexington “Holy Wars”. Both teams combined for 91 points, 52 first downs, and 1,042 yards of total offense. One of the key turning points came early in the fourth quarter with LCA clinging to a 42-35 lead and Lexington Catholic on fourth-and-one from the LCA 1 yard line threatening to score and tie the game. However LCA held and started on a 99 yard drive that consumed valuable minutes and ending in a touchdown to give the victorious Eagles a 49-35 lead and a little more breathing room. LCA recorded 26 first downs and 509 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized six times for 51 yards and lost a fumble. Lexington Catholic recorded 26 first downs and 533 yards of total offense. The Knights were penalized once for 15 yards and lost two fumbles.

Brady Hensley led LCA’s ground game with 248 yards and five touchdowns on 39 carries. Cutter Boley added 19 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. BJ Evans recorded 16 yards on two carries. Cutter Boley completed 18 of 23 passes for 224 yards. Saxton Howard caught six passes for 77 yards, Nate Barnhardt added six receptions for 47 yards. Parker Chaney recorded four receptions for 57 yards. Kenyatta Hardge returned one punt for 18 yards. Anderson Mitchell returned one kickoff for 25 yards and Saxton Howard returned four kickoffs for 40 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Jackson Dillow led the defense with seven solo tackles. Parker Chaney and Kenyatta Hardge each recorded five solo tackles. Hunter Evans added four solo and two assisted tackle with two of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 12 yards. Mac Darland and Nate Barnhardt each recovered a fumble.

Jackson Wasik led Lexington Catholic’s ground game with 69 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Joaquin Pereira added 25 yards on eight carries. Jackson Wasik completed 23 of 34 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns. Sam Clements caught five passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson Kreutzer added five receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown. Matthew Kern caught four passes for 116 yards. Kaylib Nelson chipped in with four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown. Grant Gambrell recorded three receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown. Sam Clements returned five kickoffs for 96 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Kaylib Nelson returned one kickoff for 24 yards. Walker Tweardy led the defense with 11 solo tackles. Kaylib Nelson added 10 solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Jackson Wasik recorded five solo and two assisted tackles. Matthew Kern chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble.

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2023FBBCPCC

Bell County vs. Perry County Central

Perry County Central High School
Hazard, KY
September 8, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Bell County scored on a long drive late in the game to defeat Perry County Central by the score of 30-26 to improve their record to 4-0. Perry County Central had one last possession but Blake Evans intercepted a pass and Bell County ran out the clock. Bell County recorded 284 yards of total offense while Perry County Central rolled up 299 yards.

Daniel Thomas led Bell County’s ground game with 125 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries. Blake Burnett carried the ball six times for 94 yards and a touchdown. Blake Burnett completed four of six passes for 45 yards. Daniel Thomas caught one pass for 23 yards. Elijah Hampton added one reception for 12 yards. Hayden Damron led the defense with eight solo and two assisted tackles with three of his tackles resulting in losses and two sacks. Blake Evans added nine solo and one assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned eight yards. Hayden Clark recorded six solo and two assisted tackles. Daniel Thomas chipped in with seven solo tackles. Spencer Phipps added four solo and two assisted tackles with one sack.

Seth Jackson led Perry County Central’s ground game with 113 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Kizer Slone carried the ball 40 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Kizer Slone completed 15 of 21 passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Noah Kilburn caught four passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. Derrick Fields added four receptions for 40 yards. Tyler Robinson recorded two receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. Phoenix Eddington led the defense with four solo and seven assisted tackles. Tyler Smith and Colin Combs each recorded two solo and six assisted tackles. Jackson Deaton chipped in with one solo and six assisted tackles and Hunter Griffie recorded seven assisted tackles.

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2023FBOCO

Owensboro Catholic vs. Owensboro

Rash Stadium

Owensboro High School
Owensboro, KY
September 8, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Owensboro Catholic led 27-14 after three quarters but had to survive a furious rally and a one yard run by Brady Atwell with 11.6 seconds on the clock to earn a 33-28 victory over Owensboro. Trevor DeLacey scored on a 10 yard run and Peter Saang kicked the extra point to give Owensboro a 28-27 lead with less than three minutes left in the game. Owensboro Catholic then put together their winning drive but had the overcome a fourth-and-14 and a fourth-and-one to set the stage for Atwell’s heroics. Brady Atwell appeared to be stopped short of the goal line but kept moving his legs and seemingly helped by a teammate who was pushing the pile and finally crossed the goal line for the victory. A very exciting game before a vocal, large crowd and both teams left it all on the field tonight with another Friday night classic. Owensboro Catholic rolled up 418 yards while Owensboro recorded 313 yards.

Brady Atwell led Owensboro Catholic’s ground game with 101 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries. Vince Carrico added 14 yards on four carries. Brady Atwell completed 20 of 32 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns. William “Tutt” Carrico caught eight passes for 134 yards and a touchdown. Noah Rhinerson added three receptions for 54 yards. Mitchell Sims caught two passes for 37 yards. Vince Carrico chipped in with two catches for 23 yards. Elijah Blair caught three passes for 21 yards and a touchdown. Vince Carrico led the defense with eight solo and 14 tackles. William Carrico added four solo and eight assisted tackles and intercepted a pass he returned five yards. Elijah Blair recorded one solo and six assisted tackles. Miles Edge recorded three solo and four assisted tackles.

Deion Winstead led Owensboro’s ground game with 87 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries. Trevor DeLacey carried the ball six times for 36 yards and a touchdown. Evan Hampton recorded 20 yards on nine carries. Trevor DeLacey completed 16 of 23 passes for 183 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Chadyn Morris caught five passes for 62 yards. Blake Kimbrell recorded three receptions for 44 yards and a touchdown. Evan Hampton chipped in with four receptions for 40 yards. Elijah Hampton led the defense with four solo and two assisted tackles. JaShawn Carr added four solo tackles. Taveon Bennett recorded three solo and one assisted tackles. Courtland Howard chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles.

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2023FBSKBEECH

Simon Kenton vs. Beechwood

Edgar McNabb Stadium

Beechwood High School
Fort Mitchell, KY
September 8, 2023

© 2023 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood defeated Simon Kenton 58-54 in a game that featured 112 points and 1218 yards of total offense. Beechwood recorded 567 yards of total offense while Dixie Heights recorded 651 yards. Simon Kenton scored a touchdown late in the game to pull within four; 58-54 and recovered an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff, However the Pioneers only had seconds remaining and a last ditch effort from the Beechwood 35 resulted in their pass being broken up close to the goal line as time expired. This was the second nail-biter for Beechwood who escaped a 49-48 overtime thriller over Dixie Heights last week.

Chase Flaherty led Beechwood’s ground game with 90 yards on 19 carries. Luke Erdman carried the ball twice for 50 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman and Clay Hayden each scored a tyouchdown on the ground. Clay Hayden completed 24 of 34 passes for 433 yards and five touchdowns. Tyler Fryman caught six passes for 190 yards and three touchdowns. Chase Flaherty added seven receptions for 80 yards. James Cusick recorded six catches for 80 yards and a touchdown. Luke Erdman chipped in with four receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. Shawn Sowder intercepted a pass.

Durell Turner led Simon Kenton’s ground game with 293 yards and four touchdowns on 30 carries. Brady Lee carried the ball nine times for 43 yards and a touchdown. Landon Brown also scored a touchdown on the run. Brady Lee completed 20 of 31 passes for 312 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Grayson Harris caught seven passes for 89 yards. Tysin Weaver caught three passes for 89 yards and a touchdown. Nathan Kitchens recorded six receptions for 88 yards. Carter Blades added four receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown. Carter Blades also recovered a fumble.

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