The 2025 high school football season continues with a Madisonville rivalry clash as Madisonville-North Hopkins (Maroons) visits Hopkins County Central (Storm) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. With both schools from the same city, this non-conference matchup carries extra intensity as the Maroons look to stay unbeaten while the Storm aim to defend home turf.
Game Details
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Matchup: Madisonville-North Hopkins (KY) @ Hopkins County Central (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Hopkins County Central High School, Madisonville, KY
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Madisonville-North Hopkins Maroons
The Maroons enter this rivalry game 2-0 overall, coming off convincing wins and averaging a massive 45.5 points per game. Ranked #3,091 nationally and #35 in Kentucky, Madisonville-North Hopkins has looked dominant on both sides of the ball. With quarterback Sylas Gunn leading the offense, the Maroons will look to extend their unbeaten streak.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #3,091
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State Rank (KY): #35
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Key to Win: Maintain their explosive offensive pace and force Hopkins Central into third-and-long situations.
Main Squad:
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Sylas Gunn – QB/RB (#16)
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Kaijain Hayes – WR/DB (#8)
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Tyler Johnson – RB/LB
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Marcus Reed – WR
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Ethan Lewis – TE/LB
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Jordan Price – OL/DL
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Logan Baker – OL/DL
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Cameron Stewart – LB
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Jaden Wallace – DB
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Chris Mitchell – DL
Hopkins County Central Storm
The Storm sit at 1-1 overall, ranked #10,298 nationally and #151 in Kentucky. Despite a tough home loss to start the season, they bounced back with a road victory and average 28.0 points per game. Hopkins Central will need to rely on ball control and tough defense to slow down Madisonville’s high-powered offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #10,298
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State Rank (KY): #151
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Key to Win: Establish the ground game, win time of possession, and keep the Maroons’ offense off the field.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Clark – QB
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Malik Turner – RB
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Caleb Simmons – WR/DB
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Hunter Graham – RB/LB
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Isaiah Martin – TE/LB
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Brandon Holt – OL/DL
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Devon Foster – LB
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Xavier Ross – DB
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Elijah Ward – WR
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Cameron Lewis – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| Madisonville-North Hopkins | 3,091 | 35 (KY) | 2-0 |
| Hopkins County Central | 10,298 | 151 (KY) | 1-1 |
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