The 2025 high school football season rolls on with a marquee non-conference showdown as DuPont Manual (Louisville, KY) travels to Lexington to face Frederick Douglass (Lexington, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. With Manual looking to build on its balanced start and Douglass hungry to avoid a winless opening stretch, this clash promises intensity under the Friday night lights.
Game Details
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Matchup: DuPont Manual (KY) @ Frederick Douglass (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Frederick Douglass High School, Lexington, KY
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DuPont Manual Crimsons
The Crimsons enter at 1-1, ranked #15 in Kentucky and #7 in their region. With 59 points scored and only 27 allowed across two games, Manual has shown defensive discipline and offensive balance. To win on the road, they’ll need to sustain drives and keep Douglass’s athletic playmakers in check.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,132
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State Rank (KY): #15
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Regional Rank: #7
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Key to Win: Dominate the line of scrimmage and maintain a steady offensive rhythm.
Main Squad
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QB – Offensive Leader (manages passing tempo, distributes efficiently)
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RB – Ground Specialist (primary red-zone weapon, tough runner)
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WR1 – Deep Threat (stretching defenses with vertical plays)
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WR2 – Slot Playmaker (key in short-to-mid passing game)
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LB – Defensive Anchor (team’s tackling leader)
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DB – Secondary Leader (coverage and turnover creation)
Frederick Douglass Broncos
The Broncos are off to a surprising 0-2 start, despite being ranked #5 in Kentucky and #2 in their region. They’ve managed only 20 points across two contests while conceding 58, showing offensive struggles against elite competition. Returning home, Douglass will aim to use speed, athleticism, and defensive pressure to turn the tide.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #543
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State Rank (KY): #5
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Regional Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Execute a faster offensive start, limit turnovers, and rely on defensive athleticism to slow Manual’s balanced attack.
Main Squad
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QB – Dual Threat Leader (passing & rushing option, key to offensive spark)
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RB – Feature Back (primary rusher, must establish ground game)
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WR/ATH – Big Playmaker (explosive in open field, return threat)
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LB – Tackling Machine (middle field presence, controls defense)
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DL/Edge Rusher – Disruptor (pass rush and run-stopping force)
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DB – Coverage Specialist (shuts down opposing WR1, turnover potential)
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| DuPont Manual | #1,132 | #15 (KY) | 1-1 |
| Frederick Douglass | #543 | #5 (KY) | 0-2 |
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