The 2025 Kentucky high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as the Owensboro Catholic Aces visit the Bowling Green Purples on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The matchup will be played at Bowling Green High School and features two strong programs aiming to start the season with a statement win.
Game Details
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Matchup: Owensboro Catholic (Owensboro, KY) @ Bowling Green (KY)
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Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Bowling Green High School, Bowling Green, KY
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps (John Hardesty reporting for Owensboro Catholic, Jackson Stallings reporting for Bowling Green)
Fans can attend in person by purchasing digital tickets on GoFan or stream the action live on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Owensboro Catholic Aces
Owensboro Catholic enters the season 0-0, ranked #19 in Kentucky and #1,492 nationally. The Aces will look to establish their offense and compete against one of the state’s top programs.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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Rankings: National #1,492 | Kentucky #19 | Regional #2
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Strengths: Balanced offense, disciplined defense, athletic playmakers
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Key to Win: Limit turnovers and sustain long drives
Bowling Green Purples
Bowling Green also comes in 0-0, ranked #4 in Kentucky and #507 nationally. The Purples aim to leverage their depth and talent to secure a strong start to the season.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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Rankings: National #507 | Kentucky #4 | Regional #1
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Strengths: Strong line play, balanced attack, disciplined defense
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Key to Win: Control the line of scrimmage and capitalize on scoring opportunities
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Region | Record |
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| Owensboro Catholic | #1,492 | #19 (KY) | 2 | 0-0 |
| Bowling Green | #507 | #4 (KY) | 1 | 0-0 |
