The 2025 high school football season brings one of Kentucky’s most anticipated non-conference rivalries as the Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY) travel to face the Belfry Pirates (Belfry, KY) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Both programs are off to perfect starts at 2-0, setting up an early-season clash with state ranking implications.
Game Details
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Matchup: Johnson Central (KY) @ Belfry (KY)
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Date & Time: Saturday, September 6, 2025 – 6:30 PM
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Location: Belfry High School, Belfry, KY
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Johnson Central Golden Eagles
The Golden Eagles storm into Week 3 with a flawless 2-0 record, powered by a balanced offense and a tough defense that has given up just 20 points total. Ranked #25 in Kentucky and #7 in their region, Johnson Central thrives on a physical brand of football and will look to control the line of scrimmage against their archrival.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,854
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State Rank (KY): #25
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Regional Rank: #7
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Key to Win: Dominate time of possession with a run-heavy attack while keeping Belfry’s high-scoring offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Will Rice – QB
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Mason Conley – RB
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Colby Hall – RB/LB
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Chase Vanhoose – WR/DB
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Tyler Prater – TE/LB
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Brady Thompson – OL/DL
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Landon Music – OL
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Eli Preston – LB
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Jaxon Fannin – DB
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Carter Slone – WR
Belfry Pirates
The Pirates enter this contest on a tear, averaging 41.5 points per game through their first two wins. With a 2-0 record, ranked #43 in Kentucky and #5 in their region, Belfry has been explosive on offense, scoring in every quarter with a balanced ground and air attack. Their defense will be tested against Johnson Central’s bruising run game, making discipline in the trenches critical.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,342
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State Rank (KY): #43
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Regional Rank: #5
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Key to Win: Keep the offensive tempo high and force Johnson Central into a shootout where the Pirates’ scoring depth can shine.
Main Squad:
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Blake Duty – QB
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Owen Messer – RB
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Seth Mounts – RB/LB
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Brady Phillips – WR/DB
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Jacob Fields – OL/DL
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Peyton Jones – LB
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Micah Varney – DB
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Hunter Hatfield – WR
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Ethan Ward – TE/DE
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Carson Blackburn – OL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Johnson Central | #1,854 | #25 (KY) | 2-0 |
| Belfry | #3,342 | #43 (KY) | 2-0 |
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