The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference battle as Carroll County (Carrollton, KY) travels to face Grant County (Dry Ridge, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Carroll County looks to remain perfect at 3-0, while Grant County aims to bounce back from an early loss and defend its home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Carroll County (KY) @ Grant County (KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Grant County High School, Dry Ridge, KY
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Carroll County Panthers
The Panthers are off to a strong 2-0 start, ranked #168 in Kentucky and #11,098 nationally. Their defense has been stingy, allowing just 12 total points, while the offense averages 30.5 points per game. Carroll County’s ability to dominate both sides of the ball has fueled their early-season success.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,098
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State Rank (KY): #168
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Regional Rank: #29
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Key to Win: Keep defensive pressure high, capitalize on turnovers, and control the game tempo against a Grant County squad looking to rebound.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Carter – QB
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Michael Johnson – RB
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Josh Bantique – WR
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Aiden Lewis – WR/DB
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Tyler Grant – TE/LB
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Logan Turner – OL
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Hunter Scott – DL
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Chase Morgan – LB
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Caleb Foster – DB
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Eli Thompson – OL/DL
Grant County Braves
The Braves enter at 1-1, ranked #182 in Kentucky and #11,706 nationally. They’ve averaged 13 points per game while giving up 69 total points across two contests. Behind QB Elijah Payne, who leads the team in both passing and total yards, Grant County will look to ignite its offense at home.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #11,706
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State Rank (KY): #182
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Regional Rank: #35
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Key to Win: Lean on QB Elijah Payne’s playmaking ability, protect the football, and tighten defensive coverage to limit Carroll County’s scoring runs.
Main Squad:
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Elijah Payne – QB
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Marcus Daniels – RB
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Josh Bantique – WR
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Carter Hayes – WR/DB
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Jordan Clark – LB
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Austin Roberts – DL
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Ryan Mitchell – OL
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Mason Ward – DB
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Connor Smith – TE/LB
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Dylan Green – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Avg. Pts/Game | Avg. Pts Allowed |
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| Carroll County | #11,098 | #168 (KY) | 2-0 | 30.5 | 6.0 |
| Grant County | #11,706 | #182 (KY) | 1-1 | 13.0 | 34.5 |
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