The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as East Ridge (Lick Creek, KY) travels to face Harlan County (Harlan, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The Black Bears enter undefeated with a dominant defense, while the Warriors look to make a statement and hand Harlan County its first loss.
Game Details
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Matchup: East Ridge (KY) @ Harlan County (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Harlan County High School (Harlan, KY)
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East Ridge Warriors
The Warriors come in at 1-1, ranked #12,503 nationally and #195 in Kentucky. They’ve shown balance on offense, averaging 19.0 points per game, but must cut down on mistakes after allowing 41 points through two contests. To have a chance against Harlan County, East Ridge will need efficiency in the red zone and defensive discipline.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #12,503
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State Rank (KY): #195
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Key to Win: Establish a steady rushing attack, avoid turnovers, and pressure Harlan’s backfield to limit big plays.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Johnson – QB
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Brayden Carter – RB
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Noah Fields – WR/CB
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Landon Hall – WR/FS
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Colton Wright – LB
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Mason Thomas – OL/DL
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Hunter Adams – RB/LB
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Logan Pierce – DL
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Tyler Reed – WR
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Zachary Moore – DB
Harlan County Black Bears
The Black Bears are off to a 2-0 start, ranked #9,137 nationally and #136 in Kentucky. They’ve been dominant defensively, shutting out opponents and holding a 56-0 scoring margin across two games. Their ability to control the line of scrimmage and wear down opponents with a physical rushing attack makes them a tough matchup at home.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #9,137
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State Rank (KY): #136
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Key to Win: Continue suffocating defense and utilize their powerful ground game to control tempo and field position.
Main Squad:
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Jackson Howard – QB
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Hunter Wilson – RB
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Caden Bailey – WR/CB
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Mason Turner – WR/FS
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Chase Middleton – LB
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Owen Harris – OL/DL
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Brody Lawson – RB/LB
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Eli Smith – DL
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Connor Riley – 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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| East Ridge | #12,503 | #195 (KY) | 1-1 | 38 | 41 | 19.0 |
| Harlan County | #9,137 | #136 (KY) | 2-0 | 56 | 0 | 28.0 |
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