The 2025 Kentucky high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as the Henry Clay Blue Devils travel west to face the Henderson County Colonels on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are still searching for their first win of the season, and this contest offers an early opportunity to reset momentum and establish confidence.
Game Details
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Matchup: Henry Clay (Lexington, KY) @ Henderson County (Henderson, KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Henderson County High School, Henderson, KY
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Henry Clay Blue Devils
The Blue Devils enter this week at 0-2 overall, ranked #9,395 nationally and #138 in Kentucky. After scoring just 6 total points through their first two games, Henry Clay must find offensive rhythm to keep pace. Their defense will need to tighten up after conceding 64 points already.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #9,395
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State Rank (KY): #138
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Regional Rank: #30
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Key to Win: Establish a consistent passing game and reduce turnovers while playing with urgency in the red zone.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Wallace (QB) – developing passer, needs efficient drives
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Cameron Reed (RB) – physical rusher, spark plug for the offense
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Elijah Barnes (WR/DB) – top receiving target and defensive contributor
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Malik Foster (WR) – speedy deep threat option
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Darius Johnson (LB) – key tackler in the defensive front
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Zion Taylor (DL/OL) – anchor on the line of scrimmage
Henderson County Colonels
The Colonels come in 0-1, ranked #4,520 nationally and #54 in Kentucky. Despite their season-opening loss, Henderson County showed flashes on offense, scoring 21 points while averaging 21.0 points per game. With home-field advantage and a more balanced unit, they’ll look to capitalize against a struggling Henry Clay squad.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #4,520
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State Rank (KY): #54
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Regional Rank: #17
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive balance, force early defensive stops, and use home crowd energy to swing momentum.
Main Squad:
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Tyler Mason (QB) – reliable signal-caller, capable of stretching the field
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Jordan Evans (RB) – power back, key to sustaining drives
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Micah Lewis (WR) – dynamic receiver, threat after the catch
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Kendrick Allen (WR/CB) – two-way impact, secondary leader
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Preston Ward (LB) – defensive captain, high-motor tackler
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Ethan Hall (DL) – interior disruptor, strong pass-rush presence
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Home | Away | Points For | Points Against |
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| Henry Clay | #9,395 | #138 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 6 | 64 |
| Henderson County | #4,520 | #54 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 21 | 44 |
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