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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2024FBP2LCBC

Lawrence County vs. Bell County

Class 3A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Dudley Hilton Field
Pineville, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Bell County defeated Lawrence County by the score of 44-12. Bell County recorded 425 yards of total offense white Lawrence County recorded 276 yards of total offense.

Kaleb Miller led Bell County’s ground game with 150 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. Blake Burnett carried the ball 10 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns. Hunter Everage recorded 44 yards on nine carries. Blake Evans also ran for a touchdown. Blake Burnett completed five of five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. Joseph Brigmon caught three passes for 54 yards and a touchdown. Hunter Everage and Kaleb Miller each caught one pass for 29 and 14 yards respectively. Hayden Dameron led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles. Cauden Huff added six solo and two assisted tackles. Joseph Brigman recorded seven solo tackles. Joshua Owens chipped in with three solo and five assisted tackles. Jeremiah Saylor, Blake Burnett, and Logan Greene each recorded four solo tackles and Blake Burnett intercepted a pass he returned 47 yards.

Luke Fetherholf led Lawrence County’s ground game with 43 yards on six carries. Connar York added 29 yards on six carries. Luke Fetherholf completed 18 of 22 passes for 191 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Kaden Johnson caught six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. Carlo Chicko added seven receptions for 72 yards. Braxton Davis recorded two receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown.

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2024FBP2MCAB

Mason County vs. Ashland Blazer

Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Ashland Blazer High School
Ashland, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Ashland Blazer rolled up 474 yards and six touchdowns on the ground in a 42-14 victory over Mason County. Ashland Blazer recorded 26 first downs and 584 yards of total offense. The Tomcats were penalized seven times for 67 yards, lost one fumble, and had a pass intercepted. Mason County recorded 12 first downs and 272 yards of total offense. The Royals were penalized three times for 40 yards, lost two fumbles, and had a pass intercepted.

Braxton Jennings led Ashland Blazer’s ground game with 300 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. LaBryant Strader carried the ball 15 times for 82 yards and four touchdowns. Maverick Ashby recorded 63 yards on seven carries. LaBryant Strader completed 12 of 16 passes for 110 yards with one interception. Cameron Davis caught three passes for 57 yards. Sam Lyons added three receptions for 24 yards. JJ Keyes led the defense with seven solo tackles. Rieday Rucker added five solo tackles. Brandon McGee recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Keshawn Newman also recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Adam Frame chipped in with two solo and three assisted tackles. Mason Wolfe and Maverick Ashby each recovered a fumble and Braxton Jenning intercepted a pass he returned 35 yards.

Leonard Avery led Mason County’s ground game with 24 yards and a touchdown on nine carries. Joey Staggs carried the ball 10 times for 15 yards. Teegin Routt completed 12 of 29 passes for 232 yards with one interception. Cole Horch caught five passes for 108 yards. Leonard Avery added four receptions for 28 yards. Garryon McClain recorded two receptions for 82 yards. Cole Horch scored on a 94 yard interception return.

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2024FBP2WDLCA

W.E.B. DuBois vs. Lexington Christian Academy

Class 2A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals

Lexington Christian Academy
Lexington, KY
November 15, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Lexington Christian Academy defeated W.E.B. DuBois by the score of 42-6. Lexington Christian Academy recorded 14 first downs and 329 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized 10 times for 100 yards and lost two fumbles. W.E.B. DuBois recorded five first downs and 62 yards of total offense. They were penalized five times for 25 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Leland Edwards led LCA’s ground game with 80 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Saxton Howardcarried the ball six times for 49 yards and two touchdowns. Mac Darland and Paxton Gray each ran for a touchdown. Saxton Howard completed nine of 12 passes for 152 yards and one touchdown. Tyler King caught three passes for 89 yards and one touchdown. Sam Pearson added three receptions for 37 yards. Daven Hood recorded three receptions for 26 yards. Conrad Hart returned one kickoff for eight yards. Trefor Thomas led the defense with one solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling five yards. Brody Faber added two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Kaleb Pridemore recorded two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a three yard loss and intercepted a pass. Jamey Patterson recovered a fumble and Aiden Lyons intercepted a pass he returned 40 yards.

Maresse Naves led DuBois’ ground game with 28 yards and a touchdown on seven carries. Jamison Young carried the ball twice for 20 yards. Brian Dickerson completed six of 19 passes for 24 yards with two interceptions. Wychoff Morris caught four passes for 14 yards. Joveon Harris caught one pass for nine yards. Jaden Mostiller returned two kickoffs for 43 yards with a long return of 24 yards. Jordan Dickerson led the defense with three solo and three assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling four yards. Jaden Mostiller added four solo tackles. Collins Dennis recorded four solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 10 yard loss. Joveon Harris chipped in with three solo and one assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. #12 also recovered a fumble.

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