The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as Elizabethtown (KY) travels to face Larue County (Hodgenville, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams enter the matchup at 1-1, making this game a key early-season test as each program looks to build momentum.
Game Details
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Matchup: Elizabethtown (KY) @ Larue County (KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Larue County High School, Hodgenville, KY
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Elizabethtown Panthers
The Panthers enter at 1-1, ranked #71 in Kentucky and #5,701 nationally. They’ve scored 57 points in two games (28.5 per game) but have also allowed 53 points. With a strong mix of rushing and receiving production, Elizabethtown will look to tighten its defense and find consistency on the road.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #5,701
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State Rank (KY): #71
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Regional Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Establish balance between run and pass, reduce defensive lapses, and control field position.
Main Squad:
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Cole Miller – QB/WR
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Romeo Bartolomei – RB
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Gideon Ababu – WR
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Ethan Turner – WR/DB
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Marcus Hall – LB
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Noah James – OL/DL
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Tyler Brown – DB
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Landon Carter – TE/LB
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Brayden Scott – OL
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Aiden Lewis – DL
Larue County Hawks
The Hawks are also 1-1, ranked #142 in Kentucky and #9,658 nationally. They’ve outscored opponents 74-35, averaging an impressive 37 points per game. With their strong rushing attack and tough defense, Larue County will look to protect home field and notch their second straight win.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #9,658
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State Rank (KY): #142
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Regional Rank: #23
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Key to Win: Rely on their ground game to control tempo, force turnovers, and maintain discipline on defense.
Main Squad:
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Romeo Bartolomei – RB
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Cole Miller – QB/WR
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Gideon Ababu – WR
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Caleb Johnson – LB
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Mason Grant – DL
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Hunter Reed – OL
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Elijah Carter – DB
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Jaxon Lee – TE/LB
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Owen Price – OL/DL
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Landon Morris – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Avg. Pts/Game | Avg. Pts Allowed |
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| Elizabethtown | #5,701 | #71 (KY) | 1-1 | 28.5 | 26.5 |
| Larue County | #9,658 | #142 (KY) | 1-1 | 37.0 | 17.5 |
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