2024FBBELUCSF

Belfry vs. Union County

Class 3A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Semi-Final

Union County High School
Morganfield, KY
November 29, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Union County raced out to a 29-7 halftime lead on their way to a convincing 43-21 victory over Belfry. Union County rolled up 459 yards of total offense while holding Belfry to 235 yards of total offense. Union County, led by multi-talented QB Jarren Johnson, rolled up 410 yards on the ground.

Jarren Johnson led union County’s ground game with 246 yards and four touchdowns on 31 carries. Caton Wilson added 83 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Abreyan Fletcher carried the ball once for 54 yards and a touchdown. Jarren Johnson completed four of four passes for 49 yards. Koleby Schroeder caught three passes for 26 yards. Luke Thomas caught one pass for 23 yards. Amare Black led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles. Willem McPeake added three solo and three assisted tackles and intercepted a pass. Caiden Broadus recorded one solo and five assisted tackles. Jarren Johnson added one solo and two assisted tackles and intercepted two passes. Koleby Schroeder recovered a fumble.

Ace Caudill led the Belfry ground game with 57 yards and one touchdown on seven carries. Jeremiah Austin carried the ball five times for 25 yards. JB Woolum recorded 18 yards on five carries. Chase Varney completed nine of 17 passes for 135 yards and two touchdowns with three interceptions. JB Woolum caught four passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. Eli Caudill added two receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. Dante Davis led the defense with two solo and 11 assisted tackles. Alex Long also recorded two solo and 11 assisted tackles. Tristan Chapman added three solo and 10 assisted tackles. Ace Caudill recorded three solo and eight assisted tackles. Hunter Hylton chipped in with one solo and 10 assisted tackles. Tyler Bond added nine assisted tackles. Chase Varney recovered two fumbles.

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2024FBBGSWSF

Bowling Green vs. South Warren

Class 5A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Semi-Final

South Warren High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 29, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Bowling Green held on to defeat South Warren by the score of 31-28 to avenge an earlier loss to the Spartans. Bowling Green got two big plays on special teams; kickoff returns of 93 and 84 yards for touchdowns to spark their victory. Bowling Green recorded 190 yards of total offense while South Warren recorded 452 yards of total offense.

Montravion Graham led Bowling Green’s ground game with 81 yards and one touchdown on six carries. Jaxen Smith carried the ball eight times for 51 yards and a touchdown. Deuce Bailey completed eight of 14 passes for 55 yards. Trevy Barber caught five passes for 33 yards. Jaxen Smith caught two passes for 18 yards. Trevy Barber and Christopher Sweeney scored on kickoff returns of 93 and 84 yards respectively. Montez Trussell led the defense with seven solo and eight assisted tackles. Grayson Newman added six solo and four assisted tackles and recovered a fumble. Brandon Gurley recorded four solo and six assisted tackles. Charlie Compton added five solo and two assisted tackles. Jayden Axson recorded three solo and four assisted tackles.

Bryce Button led South Warren’s ground game with 61 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Kayden York added 47 yards on 18 carries. Bryce Button completed 29 of 44 passes for 337 yards and three touchdown. Colton Veltkamp caught 11 passes for 111 yards with one touchdown. Jake Carter added five catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Kayden York added seven receptions for 45 yards. Camden Page recorded three catches for 40 yards. Justin Capps had two receptions for 40 yards and Isaiah Bridges caught one pass for 24 yards. Colton Veltkamp led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles. Bradyn Martin added four solo tackles.

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2024FBCCFCSF

Covington Catholic vs. Franklin County

Class 4A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Semi-Final

Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY
November 29, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Franklin County held on at the end to earn a 14-10 victory over Covington Catholic. Covington Catholic missed red zone opportunities in the first half and Franklin County stopped the Colonels at the Franklin County five yard on the final play of the game to earn the victory. Franklin County recorded 194 yards of total offense, was penalized three times for 15 yards, and had one turnover. Covington Catholic recorded 352 yards of total offense, was penalized five times for 20 yards, and lost one turnover.

Cash Harney led Covington Catholic’s ground game with 164 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries. Dylan Gaiser added 71 yards on 12 carries. Cash Harney completed 10 of 22 passes for 110 yards. Tate Kruer caught four passes for 68 yards. Dylan Gaiser added two receptions for 21 yards. Oliver Link recorded two catches for 16 yards. Owen Pitzer led the defense with six solo tackles. Tate Kruer added five solo tackles and recovered a fumble. Logan Sanning recorded four solo and two assisted tackles. Tucker Evans and Jackson Payne each recorded four solo and one assisted tackles.

Jack Oldham led Franklin County’s ground game with 63 yards on seven carries. LeDarrius Simmons added 35 yards on seven carries. Jaquan Crawford recorded 32 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Landon Cottrell also added a touchdown on the ground. Knox Barrett completed four of eight passes for 57 yards. Eissius Robinson caught two passes for 50 yards. Jeremy Walters led the defense with three solo and 10 assisted tackles. Hunter Gotshall added three solo and eight assisted tackles. Jacob Olds recorded one solo and 10 assisted tackles. Luke Toothaker added two solo and eight assisted tackles. Landon Cottrell recorded nine assisted tackles and Jacob Taylor recovered a fumble.

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2024FBFDTRINSF

Frederick Douglass vs. Trinity

Class 6A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Semi-Final

Trinity High School
Louisville, KY
November 29, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Trinity prevailed in a defensive slugfest with a 17-0 victory over Frederick Douglass. Trinity was also held in check by Frederick Douglass’ defense and had to result to a little trickery to jump start their defense. Trinity was clinging to a 3-0 lead late in the second quarter when their defense came up with the ball at the Frederick Douglass 8 yard line after recovering a blocked punt. Jeremiah Lynn found Jason Hagan for a seven yard touchdown on the halfback pass. Trinity now led 10-0 and recovered a fumble on the ensuing kick and QB Zane Johnson capitalized with a 37 yard touchdown pass to Jason Hagan to give the Shamrocks a 17-0 halftime lead and two touchdowns in the last two minutes off the half. The Trinity defense took ot from there and had to late interceptions to ensure the victory.

Trinity recorded seven first downs and 119 yards of total offense. The Shamrocks were penalized six times for 35 yards and had one pass intercepted. Frederick Douglass recorded 11 first downs and 145 yards of total offense. The Broncos were penalized four times for 30 yards, lost a fumble, and had two passes intercepted.

Christopher Wilson led the Trinity ground game with 44 yards on 15 carries. Jamaurion Berry added 15 yards on eight carries. Zane Johnson completed eight of 17 passes for 70 yards and one touchdown with one interception. Jeremiah Lynn completed his only pass for seven yards and a touchdown. Jason Hagan caught two passes for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Floyd added two receptions for 19 yards. Jeremiah Lynn recorded one reception for 13 yards. Christopher Wilson returned one punt for 12 yards and returned one kickoff for 15 yards. Jack DeBellis led the defense with five solo and three assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Caleb Ricks added five solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. Nicholas Lococo recorded three solo and four assisted tackles. Bailry Vance chipped in with four solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a one yard loss. Sonny Bratcher-Gray intercepted a pass he returned for 32 yards. Myles Howze intercepted a pass he returned for 29 yards and recovered a fumble.

Dakari Talbert led Frederick Douglass’ ground game with 62 yards on 12 carries. Peyton Smith carried the ball seven times for 26 yards, Aveion Chenault recorded 18 yards on three carries. Jaxon Strautman completed six of 16 passes for 37 yards with two interceptions. Dandre Clay caught three passes for 27 yards. Aveion Chenault returned two punts for 16 yards with a long return of eight yards. Dakari Talbert returned one kickoff for 10 yards. Kaden Clay led the defense with seven solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss. S. Maxberry added three solo and two assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a 17 yard loss. Cionne Conn recorded three solo and one assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss. Logan Busson recorded two solo tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a four yard loss and intercepted a pass.

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2024FBLCABSF

Lexington Christian Academy vs. Beechwood

Class 2A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Semi-Finals

Beechwood High School
Fort Mitchell, KY
November 29, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Beechwood dominated play on both sides of the ball in a convincing 44-24 victory over Lexington Christian Academy before an enthusiastic crowd on a frigid evening in Northern Kentucky. Beechwood rolled up 505 yards of toal offense with a fine balance of running and passing and the opportunistic defense intercepted three passes and recovered a fumble. The Tigers even scored on a fake punt on a 48 yard run by James Cusick. The only downside to the evening was star runnibg back Chase Fleherty was injured scoring his second touchdown in the second quarter and was unable to return. However at Beechwood it is next man up and Nathan Pabst responded with a 50 yard scoring reception and two touchdown runs. Jack Meier disrupted LCA’s offense all night and was constantly in the Eagles’ backfield.

Beechwood recorded 18 first downs and 505 yards of total offense. The Tigers were penalized 10 times for 90 yards, lost one fumble, and had one pass intercepted. Lexington Christian Academy recorded 21 first downs and 384 yards of total offense. The Eagles were penalized six times for 49 yards, lost a fumble, and had three passes intercepted.

Nathan Pabst led Beechwood’s ground game with 110 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries. James Cusick carried the ball once for 48 yards and a touchdown. Chase Flaherty recorded 45 yards and two touchdowns on three carries. Tyler Fryman chipped in with 32 yards on 10 carries often out of the “Wildcat” formation. Clay Hayden added 10 yards on six carries. Clay Hayden completed 13 of 20 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns with one interception. Luke Erdman caught five passes for 125 yards and one touchdown. James Cusick caught three passes for 38 yards. Nathan Pabst recorded two receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Fryman added two receptions for 14 yards. James Cusick returned two kickoffs for 20 yards with a long return of 13 yards. Luke Erdman returned two kickoffs for 15 yards with a long return of nine yards. Jack Meier led the defense with seven solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a two yard loss, recovered a fumble, and intercepted a pass he returned 16 yards. James Cusick added four solo and four assisted tackles. Tyler Fryman recorded six solo and one assisted tackles. Bo Sowder chipped in with three solo and four assisted tackles with one of his tackles resulting in a five yard loss and intercepted a pass he returned four yards. Caleb Arrasmith added four solo and two assisted tackles. Luke Erdman also recorded an interception.

Daven Hood led LCA’s ground game with 106 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries. Saxton Howard recorded 94 yards on 14 carries. Leland Edwards added 50 yards on 13 carries. Paxton Gray carried the ball four times for 31 yards. Mac Darland scored a touchdown on the ground. Saxton Howard completed eight of 17 passes for 103 yards with three interceptions. Daven Hood caught four passes for 60 yards. Conrad Hart and Hunter Adams each caught one pass for 25 yards and 16 yards respectively. Sam Pearson returned four kickoffs for 75 yards with a long return of 22 yards. Trefor Thomas led the defense with six solo and five assisted tackles with 1.5 of his tackles resulting in losses totaling 16 yards. Hunter Adams added three solo and two assisted tackles. Thomas Sizemore and Mac Darland each recorded one solo and four assisted tackles. Sam Pearson intercepted a pass he returned for eight yards. Connor Archer recovered a fumble.

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2024FBRCCENCAL

Central vs. Christian Academy of Louisville

Class 3A 2024 UK HeathCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Region Championship

Christian Academy of Louisvilloe
Louisville, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Connor Hodge came up big on both sides of the ball to lead Christian Academy of Louisville to a 28-6 victory over Central and avenge a regular season 48-28 loss to the Yellow Jackets. Hodge ran for two touchdowns, threw for another two touchdowns, and recorded two interceptions on defense. CAL recorded 417 yards of total offense while holding Central to 191 yards.

Connor Hodge led Christian Academy of Louisville’s ground game with 159 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Garyon Hobbs carried the ball six times for 33 yards. Connor Hodge completed 11 of 22 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns. Trey Cotton caught three passes for 81 yards and a touchdown. JaHyde Brown added three receptions for 42 yards. Bryce Watson recorded one catch for 34 yards. Garyon Hobbs caught two passes for 29 yards and a touchdown. Micah Newsome led the defense with three solo and 10 assisted tackles. Garyon Hobbs added five solo and seven assisted tackles. Trey Cotton recorded seven solo and three assisted tackles. Brady Cherry chipped in with three solo and six assisted tackles. Connor Hodge intercepted two passes he returned for a total of 16 yards.

Cortez Stone led Central’s ground game with 61 yards on 22 carries. Avaion Johnson-McNeal added 40 yards on four carries. Steven Smith completed eight of 17 passes for 82 yards. Amontez Woolfolk caught one pass for 29 yards. Cortez Stone added three receptions for 26 yards. Justin Brents caught two passes for 15 yards. Amontez Woolfolk led the defewnse with six solo tackles. Justin Brents added five solo tackles and scored on a 20 yard fumble recovery return. Avaion Johnson-McNeal recorded five solo tackles.

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2024FBRCNBSW

North Bullitt vs. South Warren

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

South Warren High School
Bowling Green, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

South Warren rolled over North Bullitt by the score of 42-7. South Warren recorded 260 yards of total offense while North Bullitt was held to 82 yards.

Kayden York led South Warren’s ground game with 67 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries. PJ Ward carried the ball three times for 39 yards. Bryce Button completed 14 of 17 passes for 136 yards and three touchdowns. Jake Carter caught three passes for 32 yards. Camden Page added three receptions for 25 yards. Ryley Oller recorded two catches for 23 yards. Kayden York added two receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Bridges recorded two catches for 19 yards. PJ Ward and Justin Capps each added a touchdown reception of 15 and 12 yards respectively. Bradyn Martin led the defense with three solo and two assisted tackles and scored on a 27 yard fumble recovery return. Colton Veltkamp added three solo and two assisted tackles. Drew Reynolds chipped in with two solo and four assisted tackles. Ayden Page added two solo and two assisted tackles. Xander Stenke recorded four assisted tackles. Malik Butler recorded a fumble recovery.

Jayden Burton led North Bullitt’s ground game with 28 yards on nine carries. Evan Ernspiker carried the ball eight times for 20 yards. Avery Kelly ran for a touchdown. Caden Dorsey completed four of nine passes for 57 yards. Avery Kelly caught three passes for 49 yards. Garrett Coy led the defense with six solo and two assisted tackles. Jackson Dusel added three solo and two assisted tackles. Jayden Buton and Avery Kelly recorded four solo tackles. Trevor Ernspiker added three solo and one assisted tackles.

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2024FBRCCHR

Central Hardin vs. Ryle

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

Ryle High School
Union, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Ryle continues to roll with a 43-14 victory over Central Hardin. Jaden Galicia got the Raiders off to a great start as he returned the opening kickoff for a 95 yard yard touchdown. Central Hardin quickly responded with a one yard run by Jackson Rachau but it was all Ryle after that. The Raiders scored 36 unanswered points until Central Hardin added a touchdown in the closing seconds of the game. Ryle recorded nine first downs and 281 yards of total offense. The Raiders were penalized five times for 35 yards and had zero turnovers. Central Hardin recorded 17 first downs and 238 yards of total offense. The Bruins were penalized five times for 38 yards and had three turnovers.

Jaden Galicia led Ryle’s ground game with 80 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Hudson Stephens carried the ball three times for 16 yards. Nathan Verax also ran for a touchdown. Nathan Verax completed nine of 16 passes for 122 yards and three touchdowns. Landon Lorms completed his only pass for 44 yards. Landon Lorms caught five passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Lee added one reception for 44 yards. Gavin Lyons caught three passes for 24 yards. Jaden Galicia caught a 23 yard touchdown pass. Jaden Galicia also scored on a 95 yard kickoff return. Jacob Savage led the defense with four solo and eight assisted tackles. Beau Faul added three solo and five assisted tackles. Kai Workman recorded two solo and five assisted tackles. Gavin Moses and Gavin Lyons each recorded four solo and two assisted tackles and Lyons recovered a fumble. Dylan Lee intercepted a pass he returned 20 yards.

Seth Laudermilt led Central Hardin’s ground game with 105 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. Caleb Irwin added 88 yards on 18 carries. Caeden Taylor carried the ball four times for 25 yards. Jackson Rachau recorded 20 yards and a touchdown on six carries. Caleb Irwin was zero of three in the passing department with one interception. Brayden Begley led the defense with three solo and five assisted tackles. Caeden Taylor added two solo and five assisted tackles. Aiden Peterson recorded six assisted tackles and RJ Goodman added one solo and four assisted tackles.

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2024FBRCRB

Russell vs. Belfry

Class 3A 2024 UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Finals Region Championship

Belfry High School
Belfry, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Belfry led Russell 21-17 after three quarters and outscored the Red Devils 14-0 in the final quarter to earn a 35-17 victory. Belfry recorded 418 yards of total offense and Russell recorded 252 yards of total offense.

Jeremiah Austin led Belfry’s ground game with 181 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries. JB Woolum carried the ball three times for 51 yards. Ace Caudill recorded 38 yards on seven carries and Chase Varney ran for a touchdown. Chase Varney completed six of seven passes for 146 yards and two touchdowns. JB Woolum caught four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown. Jaydon Muncy caught one pass for 65 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Bond led the defense with one solo and nine assisted tackles. Keaton Deskins and Ace Caudill added three solo and six assisted tackles each. Triston Chapman and Dante Davis each recorded two solo and seven assisted tackles. Hunter Hylton chipped in with two solo and six assisted tackles and Jaydon Muncy intercepted a pass.

Kaiden Benge led Russell’s ground game with 47 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Elijah Hankins carried the ball seven times for 16 yards. Jordan Rowe recorded 15 yards on five carries. Elijah Hankins completed nine of 13 passes for 165 yards and a touchdown with one interception. Jayden Pennington caught three passes for 82 yards. Cayden Pennington added four passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. Kanean Jacobs led the defense with nine solo and two assisted tackles. Wyatt Hudson added 10 solo and one assisted tackles. Brady Smith recorded three solo and six assisted tackles. Tate Smith added three solo and three assisted tackles. Ben Totten and Calvin Dickens each recorded three solo and two assisted tackles.

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2024FBRCSWC

Southwestern vs. Cooper

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

Cooper High School
Union, KY
November 22, 2024

© 2024 by Ron Harrison

Cooper came up big on both sides of the ball in a 56-15 victory over Southwestern. The Jaguars ran for two touchdowns, passes for four touchdowns, scored on a fumble return and also on an interception return. Cooper recorded 291 yards, was penalized once for five yards, and had zero turnovers. Southwestern recorded 261 yards of total offense, was penalized three times for 20 yards, and had five turnovers.

Keagan Maher led the Cooper ground game with 88 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. Cam O’Hara carried the ball four times for 24 yards. Cam O’Hara completed 11 of 17 passes for 179 yards and four touchdowns. Jaiden Combs caught four passes for 99 yards. Austin Alexander added three recptions for 44 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Johnson recorded three receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown. Keagan Maher added a 14 yard touchdown reception. Max Wethington led the defense with five solo tackles. Ryker Campbell added four solo tackles and scored on a 40 yard interception return. Matt Artushkevich recorded four solo and one assisted tackles. Dax Bolen also intercepted a pass he returned 15 yards. Austin Alexander scored on a 15 yard fumble recovery. Mason Stanton and Mike Mulvhill each recovered a fumble.

Braxton Walters led Southwestern’s ground game with 124 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Zach Benedict carried the ball 18 times for 72 yards and a touchdown. Zach Benedict completed four of nine passes for 49 yards with two interceptions. Jordan Lewis caught one pass for 30 yards. Parker Burton added one reception for 13 yards.

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