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NKY Round-Up: Raiders Roll

Cooper got a big upset win and Ryle was dominant in their playoff win in our NKY Round-Up.

CLASS 6A

NO. 1 RYLE 43, NO. 2 BULLITT EAST 20

Ryle defeated the defending 6A state champions with a huge win on Friday night. After a 2-4 start, the Raiders have won six straight games and look to be a threat to bring home a state crown as they are playing their best football of late.

 

Ryle raced out to a 43-7 lead by the end of the third quarter and were never really threatened by the defending champs. Logan Verax led the Raiders offense as they were fairly unstoppable for most of the night and did whatever they wanted to. Ryle will look to continue their momentum in a big game next week.

 

CLASS 5A

NO. 1 HIGHLANDS 40, NO. 3 DIXIE HEIGHTS 7

Highlands continued their dominating play with another big win on Friday night. The Bluebirds once again crossed over the 40 point threshold as their offense has been one of the best in the area all season long.

 

Brody Benke rushed for three scores in the first half alone as Highlands led 40-0 at the break and never looked back. With the running clock issued, the second half was a quick affair. Benke also threw for a score when he found Carson Class for a touchdown. Cam Geisler added a score as Highlands won convincingly.

NO. 2 COOPER 49, NO. 1 SCOTT COUNTY 21

Cooper pulled the upset over Scott County to advance to the regional round. The Jaguars played a complete game in all phases to push by Scott County. Cooper was led on offense by sophomore running back Keagan Maher who rushed for three touchdowns on the night. Austin Alexander had three scores on the night as well and Cam O’Hara rushed for a touchdown also. The Jaguars led 21-7 at the half and extended their lead in the second half to win going away.

 

CLASS 4A

NO. 1 COVINGTON CATHOLIC 35, NO. 2 ASHLAND BLAZER 28

CovCath got a tough win over Ashland Blazer to continue their undefeated season. The game was tight throughout with both teams making the other work to score. Covington Catholic led 21-14 at the half behind the solid play of Evan Pitzer and Owen Leen. Willie Rodriguez added two touchdowns in the first half as well as the Colonels were playing well.

 

In the second half, Leen added a touchdown run and Pitzer found Rodriguez for their third touchdown connection of the night. Rodriquez had over 100 yards receiving as he was a big factor all game long.

 

CLASS 3A

 

1 East Carter 20, 2 Lloyd 7

 

CLASS 2A

 

1 Beechwood 42, 2 Breathitt County 12

 

CLASS 1A

 

1 NewCath 43, 3 Dayton 19

1 Ludlow 28, 2 Newport 6

 

 

Get the complete scores from all of tonight’s action on the Underground Sports Shop Scoreboard at TriStateFootball.com/scores.

 

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