The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference city rivalry as Apollo (Owensboro, KY) takes on Owensboro Catholic (Owensboro, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The matchup will be played at Steele Stadium, bringing two Owensboro programs together in front of a packed local crowd.
Game Details
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Matchup: Apollo (KY) @ Owensboro Catholic (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Steele Stadium, Owensboro, KY
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Apollo Eagles
The Eagles come in at 0-2 overall, ranked #7,133 nationally and #99 in Kentucky. Despite putting up 44 points through two games, Apollo’s defense has struggled, giving up 105 total points. To compete with Catholic’s high-powered offense, Apollo must find ways to control the tempo and finish drives.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #7,133
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State Rank (KY): #99
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Key to Win: Tighten defensive coverage and capitalize on big plays from their passing attack.
Main Squad:
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Dre’Mail Carothers – QB (#6)
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Miles Edge – RB (#22)
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Xavier Maddox – WR (#7)
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Kobi Mitchell – LB (#25)
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Jordan Clark – WR/DB
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Chris Dalton – TE/LB
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Malachi Brown – OL/DL
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Tyrese Grant – RB/FS
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Jaden Harris – DB
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Jamal Stevenson – DL
Owensboro Catholic Aces
The Aces enter this matchup red-hot at 2-0 overall, ranked #708 nationally and #7 in Kentucky. With a balanced offense averaging 28.5 points per game and a defense that has only allowed 19 points across two contests, Owensboro Catholic looks to continue its dominance. They opened the year with a signature win over Daviess County (34-2).
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #708
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State Rank (KY): #7
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Key to Win: Keep their efficient passing game rolling while applying pressure to disrupt Apollo’s QB rhythm.
Main Squad:
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Elijah Johnson – QB
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Cameron Reed – WR
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Kaiden Matthews – RB
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Landon Wright – WR/DB
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Isaiah Carter – LB
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Ryan Foster – OL/DL
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Blake Thompson – DB
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Trevor Long – LB/TE
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Hunter Morris – DL
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Jalen Barnes – WR/DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Apollo | 7,133 | 99 (KY) | 0-2 |
| Owensboro Catholic | 708 | 7 (KY) | 2-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
