The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as Hart County (Munfordville, KY) visits Caverna (Horse Cave, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This in-state clash features two neighboring programs eager to prove themselves, with the Raiders looking to move above .500 and the Colonels chasing their first win of the season.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hart County (KY) @ Caverna (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Caverna High School, Horse Cave, KY
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Hart County Raiders
The Raiders enter this matchup at 1-1 overall, having split their opening games. Ranked #4,329 nationally and #51 in Kentucky, Hart County brings a balanced attack, averaging 25.0 points per game but still working to tighten their defense after allowing 53 total points in two contests. A road win here would give the Raiders momentum heading deeper into September.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #4,329
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State Rank (KY): #51
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage, lean on their run game, and eliminate turnovers against a hungry Colonels squad.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Thompson – QB
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Marcus Harlan – RB
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Tyler Brooks – WR
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Landon Huff – WR/CB
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Jamal Gregory – LB
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Carson Wheeler – DL
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Isaiah Miller – DB
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Ethan Porter – OL/DL
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Chris Vaughn – RB/FS
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Caleb Adams – TE/LB
Caverna Colonels
The Colonels opened their season with a tough 44-8 loss to McLean County and now look to rebound in front of the home crowd. Ranked #11,776 nationally and #186 in Kentucky, Caverna is still finding its identity but has talented athletes who can make plays if given the opportunity. The key for the Colonels will be sustaining drives and finishing in the red zone.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #11,776
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State Rank (KY): #186
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Key to Win: Establish a consistent ground game, limit big plays from Hart County’s offense, and take advantage of home-field energy.
Main Squad:
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Darius Johnson – QB/FS
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Elijah Barnes – RB/LB
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Malachi Turner – WR/CB
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Ke’Shawn Miller – RB
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Antonio Parker – WR/FS
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Jacob Fields – LB
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Devin Carter – DL/OL
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Cameron Hughes – CB/WR
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Jeremiah Lawson – LB/TE
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Trevon Bell – DE/OLB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hart County | 4,329 | 51 (KY) | 1-1 |
| Caverna | 11,776 | 186 (KY) | 0-1 |
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