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NKY Round-Up: One and done

The playoffs kicked off across the Commonwealth of Kentucky, including in Northern Kentucky where some serious contenders are starting to emerge. We had some great action to open up November.

CLASS 6A, DISTRICT 6

NO. 1 RYLE 35, NO. 4 CAMPBELL COUNTY 7
The Raiders used a balanced attack to pull away from the Camels in their first playoff game on Thursday night, tallying 404 yards of offense and holding the ball for over 30 minutes of play. Ryle dominated the line of scrimmage most of the evening and turned in a total team effort.

Logan Verax threw for 195 yards on 18-of-30 passing. Kaden Gardner led all receivers with six catches for 62 yards. Nathan Yowan scored three times on the ground, picking up 48 yards on 13 carries.

NO. 2 DIXIE HEIGHTS 38, NO. 3 SIMON KENTON 7
Logan Landers led the Colonels into the second round of the playoffs with a convincing home win over the Pioneers. He passed for 198 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 136 yards and another score on 14 carries. Devin Holbert pulled in two of the TD passes and finished with 77 yards on four receptions.

Owen Lawrence, Evan Wibberley, and Brach Rice each picked up a sack and Ahmad Edwards picked off a pass to help pace the Colonels’ defense. The unit is heating up at the right holding their last two opponents to a single score.

CLASS 5A, DISTRICT 5

NO. 1 COVINGTON CATHOLIC 34, NO. 4 HIGHLANDS 8
These longtime district rivals have faced off 20 times in the postseason all-time, in 15 instances the winner of that contest has gone on to win a state championship. CovCath is hoping that is the case this time as they rolled past the Bluebirds in this matchup.

The Colonels outgained the Bluebirds by 453 to 160 margin in total yards and held the visitors to just 31 yards rushing. Quarterback Preston Agee rushed for 157 yards and three scores and passed for 84 yards. Reid Hummel led all rushers with 158 yards on 18 carries and added a TD of his own.

NO. 3 CONNER 14, NO. 2 COOPER 3
Despite being banged up and having a few key players on the sidelines, the Cougars were able to pull off the upset on the road and keep their playoff hopes alive with a gutty effort. Dave Trosper’s team played with a chip on their shoulders in this one.

Alex Castrucci scored the only two touchdowns of the game and finished with 154 yards rushing on 22 attempts. Alijah Thompson was also heavily involved, coming away with a team-high 24 carries for 62 yards.

CLASS 4A, DISTRICT 6
No. 3 Scott 35, No. 2 Holmes 8
No. 1 Rowan County 34, No. 4 Harrison County 21

CLASS 2A, DISTRICT 5
No. 1 Walton-Verona 52, No. 4 Owen County 21
No. 2 Carroll County 14, No. 3 Gallatin County 6

CLASS 2A, DISTRICT 6
No. 1 Beechwood 58, No. 4 Newport 8
No. 3 Holy Cross 35, No. 2 Lloyd 29

CLASS A, DISTRICT 4
No. 1 NewCath 36, No. 4 Bellevue 20
No. 3 Dayton 20, No. 2 Ludlow 7

CLASS A, DISTRICT 5
No. 1 Bishop Brossart 14, No. 4 Paris 12
No. 2 Nicholas County 27, No. 3 Bracken County 0

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