The 2025 high school football season rolls on in western Kentucky as the Hancock County Hornets (Lewisport, KY) travel to face the Ohio County Eagles (Hartford, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The Hornets enter unbeaten with two strong wins, while the Eagles are still searching for their first victory of the year.
Game Details
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Matchup: Hancock County (KY) @ Ohio County (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Ohio County High School, Hartford, KY
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Hancock County Hornets
The Hornets are off to a perfect 2-0 start, ranked #7,027 nationally and #95 in Kentucky. They’ve averaged 38 points per game while holding opponents to 20 per contest, showing balance on both sides of the ball. Their offense has been explosive in the second quarter, averaging 14 points in that frame alone. Hancock County will look to stay sharp on the road and extend their winning streak.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #7,027
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State Rank (KY): #95
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Key to Win: Stay balanced offensively, continue fast scoring starts, and pressure Ohio County’s struggling offense early.
Main Squad:
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Logan Payne – QB
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Brayden Johnson – RB
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Carter Simmons – WR/DB
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Noah Clark – WR
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Evan Taylor – TE/LB
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Dalton Reed – OL/DL
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Mason Carter – OL/DL
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Wyatt Green – LB
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Isaiah Hughes – DB
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Hunter Long – DL
Ohio County Eagles
The Eagles have started 0-2, ranked #12,294 nationally and #194 in Kentucky. They’ve struggled to find offensive rhythm, scoring just 9.5 points per game, while giving up 82 across their first two matchups. Playing at home for the first time this season, Ohio County will try to rally behind its crowd and find more consistency on offense.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #12,294
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State Rank (KY): #194
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Key to Win: Protect the quarterback, sustain longer drives, and tighten defensive coverage against Hancock’s high-powered attack.
Main Squad:
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Carter Mitchell – QB
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Jalen Morris – RB
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Isaiah Brown – WR
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Dylan Hayes – WR/DB
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Colton Reed – RB/LB
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Brandon Foster – TE/LB
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Cameron White – OL/DL
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Hunter Brooks – OL/DL
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Caleb Johnson – DB
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Elijah Ward – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Hancock County | 7,027 | 95 (KY) | 2-0 |
| Ohio County | 12,294 | 194 (KY) | 0-2 |
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