The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Franklin-Simpson (Franklin, KY) travels to face Lafayette (Lexington, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams sit at 1-1, making this an early-season measuring stick game for two programs seeking momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Franklin-Simpson (KY) @ Lafayette (KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Lafayette High School, Lexington, KY
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Franklin-Simpson Wildcats
The Wildcats enter at 1-1, ranked #85 in Kentucky and #6,586 nationally. They’ve been explosive on offense, averaging 41 points per game, while allowing 56 total points across two contests. Franklin-Simpson thrives on fast starts, scoring heavily in the first and third quarters, and will look to overwhelm Lafayette with offensive firepower.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,586
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State Rank (KY): #85
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Regional Rank: #19
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Key to Win: Lean on their quick-strike offense, control the ground game, and tighten up defensive coverage in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Carter – QB
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Marcus Johnson – RB
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Isaiah Thompson – WR
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Caleb Hayes – WR/DB
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Hunter Collins – TE/LB
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Logan Brown – OL
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Mason Green – DL
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Aiden Wilson – LB
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Tyler Brooks – DB
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Evan Hall – OL/DLLafayette Generals
The Generals also stand at 1-1, ranked #107 in Kentucky and #8,008 nationally. They’ve averaged 27.5 points per game, showing balance between run and pass, but have given up 57 points across their first two contests. At home, Lafayette will rely on its passing attack and defensive adjustments to hand Franklin-Simpson a second loss.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #8,008
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State Rank (KY): #107
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Regional Rank: #28
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Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, limit Franklin-Simpson’s early scoring bursts, and use ball control to dictate tempo.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Miller – QB
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Jordan White – RB
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Brayden Scott – WR
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Xavier Lewis – WR/DB
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Carter Mitchell – TE/LB
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Dylan Harris – OL
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Landon Price – DL
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Jalen Reed – LB
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Noah Clark – DB
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Colton Young – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Avg. Pts/Game | Avg. Pts Allowed |
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| Franklin-Simpson | #6,586 | #85 (KY) | 1-1 | 41.0 | 28.0 |
| Lafayette | #8,008 | #107 (KY) | 1-1 | 27.5 | 28.5 |
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