Covington Catholic fell to Franklin County 14-10 in a Class 4A semifinal, despite a furious comeback attempt in the closing seconds, as they were unable to make up for missed opportunities early in the game.
Category: Football
Ryle Raiders are state championship bound after win over Great Crossing
The Ryle Raiders defeated the Great Crossing Warhawks 35-7 to advance to the state championship game, their first appearance in the state title game in 18 years.
Beechwood secures 23rd state title game appearance in dominant victory
Beechwood football secured their 23rd trip to the state title game with a 44-24 victory over Lexington Christian, led by quarterback Clay Hayden’s 258 yards and two touchdowns, and the defense’s four turnovers.
KHSAA state football championship matchups
The stage is set for Kroger Field at the University of Kentucky. Three northern Kentucky teams have made it to the state championship game in their respective class. Here is the schedule for the state title games in Lexington next week. Friday, December 6 CLASS A Raceland vs Sayre, 12 p.m. CLASS 2A Owensboro Catholic […]
KHSAA football playoff semifinal matchups
All of these games will take place on Friday, Nov. 29. Class 6A Great Crossing at Ryle, 7 p.m. Frederick Douglass at Trinity, 7:30 p.m. Class 5A Bowling Green at South Warren, 8 p.m. Highlands at Cooper, 7 p.m. Class 4A Covington Catholic at Franklin County, 7 p.m. Corbin at Paducah Tilghman, 8 p.m. Class […]
Highlands rides Litmer’s four touchdown passes to win over Pulaski Co.
It was halftime of Friday’s Class 5A quarterfinal game when Highlands football coach Bob Sphire told a video cameraman to “expect a 48-minute game.” The Bluebirds delivered. They spotted Pulaski County a 10-0 lead and then ran away to a 42-18 win in the Class 5A quarterfinals at David Cecil Memorial Stadium. The win sets […]
Raiders continue dominance, win first region title since 2010
Ryle kept the good energy rolling Friday night after a commanding 43-14 home victory over Central Hardin in a Class 6A Region Championship. The win crowned the Raiders as region champs for the first time since 2010. “It will always feel good to win a trophy on your home field,” Raiders head coach Mike Engler […]
Cooper stays hot, crushes Southwestern 56-15 in Class 5A quarterfinals
Cooper defeated Southwestern 56-15 in the Class 5A state quarterfinals, with Austin Alexander and Keagan Maher scoring three touchdowns each, while Southwestern suffered from five turnovers.
CovCath stuns nationally ranked Boyle County for region title
Covington Catholic upset four-time defending state champions Boyle County 31-28, with Cash Harney running for 234 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Colonels to the semifinals.
Beechwood earns 11th straight region championship in rout of Martin Co.
Gunning for an 11th straight region championship, Beechwood wasted no time in doing so with a 44-7 victory over Martin County on Friday night. The Tigers put up 31 points in the first quarter and got the game to a running clock with 7:38 to play in the second. From there, it was on to […]

