The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Lewis County (Vanceburg, KY) visits Nicholas County (Carlisle, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Bluejackets aim to stay unbeaten at home, while the Lions search for their first victory after a tough start to the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Lewis County (KY) @ Nicholas County (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Nicholas County High School (Carlisle, KY)
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Lewis County Lions
The Lions enter this game 0-2, having been outscored 83–28 across their first two contests. Ranked #13,529 nationally and #212 in Kentucky, Lewis County must improve defensively and find consistency on offense to stay in the game against Nicholas County’s balanced attack.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #13,529
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State Rank (KY): #212
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers, control possession with the run game, and tighten up red-zone defense against a high-scoring opponent.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Johnson – QB
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Carson Webb – RB
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Noah Collins – WR/DB
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Jacob Riley – LB
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Hunter Adams – OL/DL
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Logan Daniels – RB/LB
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Brayden Scott – WR/FS
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Tyler Lawson – DL
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Mason Carter – OL
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Zachary Moore – DB
Nicholas County Bluejackets
The Bluejackets are off to a 2-0 start, looking dominant with a 64–6 scoring margin in their first two games. Ranked #11,590 nationally and #179 in Kentucky, Nicholas County boasts a strong defense that has only allowed 6 points all season. At home, they will look to keep their perfect record intact.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,590
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State Rank (KY): #179
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Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure high, spread the ball on offense, and avoid penalties to maintain their efficient start.
Main Squad:
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Landon Perry – QB
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Wyatt Green – RB
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Cole Bryant – WR/CB
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Jaxon Miller – WR/FS
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Chase Hamilton – LB
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Owen Thomas – OL/DL
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Brody Wells – RB/LB
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Eli Crawford – DL
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Karter Evans – WR
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Tyson Baker – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Points For (PF) | Points Against (PA) | Avg. PPG |
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| Lewis County | #13,529 | #212 (KY) | 0-2 | 28 | 83 | 14.0 |
| Nicholas County | #11,590 | #179 (KY) | 2-0 | 64 | 6 | 32.0 |
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