The 2025 high school football season continues with a Madison County rivalry clash as Madison Southern (Berea, KY) travels to face Madison Central (Richmond, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both programs enter at 1-1, looking to establish early momentum and county bragging rights in this non-conference battle.
Game Details
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Matchup: Madison Southern (KY) @ Madison Central (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Madison Central High School (Richmond, KY)
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Madison Southern Eagles
The Eagles sit at 1-1, ranked #7,583 nationally and #102 in Kentucky. They’ve struggled to generate consistent scoring, averaging just 12.5 points per game, but their defense has kept games within reach. For Southern to pull off the road win, they’ll need a balanced offensive effort and a strong defensive stand against Central’s high-powered attack.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #7,583
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State Rank (KY): #102
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game early, control possession, and keep Central’s offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Brady Hall – QB
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Landon Smith – RB
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Tyler Johnson – WR/CB
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Cameron White – WR/FS
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Mason Baker – LB
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Hunter Reed – OL/DL
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Chase Walters – RB/LB
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Ethan Turner – DL
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Logan Davis – WR
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Caleb Morris – DB
Madison Central Indians
The Indians also stand at 1-1, ranked #3,328 nationally and #42 in Kentucky. They’ve shown strong balance, averaging 28.5 points per game while allowing just 15 total points through two contests. Central’s Week 1 defensive shutout highlighted their potential, and with home-field advantage, they’ll look to seize control of this rivalry matchup.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #3,328
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State Rank (KY): #42
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Key to Win: Use defensive pressure to limit Southern’s run game and keep offensive tempo high behind their playmakers.
Main Squad:
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Jaxon Miller – QB
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Hunter Lawson – RB
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Carter Green – WR/CB
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Brody Thomas – WR/FS
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Eli Mitchell – LB
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Zach Harmon – OL/DL
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Bryce Thompson – RB/LB
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Owen Parker – DL
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Tyson Reed – WR
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Derrick Allen – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Points For (PF) | Points Against (PA) | Avg. PPG |
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| Madison Southern | #7,583 | #102 (KY) | 1-1 | 25 | 34 | 12.5 |
| Madison Central | #3,328 | #42 (KY) | 1-1 | 57 | 15 | 28.5 |
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