The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Leslie County (Hyden, KY) travels to face Powell County (Stanton, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Powell County will look to defend home turf and build on its early-season momentum, while Leslie County seeks its first win of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Leslie County (KY) @ Powell County (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Powell County High School (Stanton, KY)
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Leslie County Eagles
The Eagles enter at 0-2, ranked #10,597 nationally and #158 in Kentucky. They’ve struggled to find offensive rhythm, averaging just 3 points per game while giving up 81 across their first two contests. To pull off a road upset, Leslie County will need sharper execution on both sides of the ball.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #10,597
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State Rank (KY): #158
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Key to Win: Eliminate early mistakes, sustain longer offensive drives, and tighten their defense against Powell’s balanced attack.
Main Squad:
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Eli Roberts – QB
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Cameron Dixon – RB
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Hunter Caldwell – WR/CB
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Logan Bailey – WR/FS
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Chase Turner – LB
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Gavin Howard – OL/DL
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Tyler Lawson – RB/LB
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Mason Gray – DL
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Jaxson Baker – WR
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Cole Whitaker – DB
Powell County Pirates
The Pirates come in at 1-1, ranked #11,707 nationally and #183 in Kentucky. Powell has shown promise on offense, averaging 23.5 points per game, but will need to clean up defensive lapses after allowing 93 points in two games. With home-field advantage, they’ll look to stay above .500.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,707
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State Rank (KY): #183
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Key to Win: Use their offensive weapons to jump ahead early and force Leslie County to play from behind.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Hall – QB
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Noah Watkins – RB
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Caden Miller – WR/CB
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Mason Carter – WR/FS
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Hunter Reed – LB
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Logan Daniels – OL/DL
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Chase Wilson – RB/LB
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Ethan Parker – DL
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Landon Price – WR
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Bryce Taylor – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Points For (PF) | Points Against (PA) | Avg. PPG |
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| Leslie County | #10,597 | #158 (KY) | 0-2 | 6 | 81 | 3.0 |
| Powell County | #11,707 | #183 (KY) | 1-1 | 47 | 93 | 23.5 |
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