The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as Raceland (KY) travels to face Pikeville (KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both programs are among Kentucky’s perennial contenders, with Raceland looking to stay unbeaten and Pikeville eager to rebound from an early setback.
Game Details
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Matchup: Raceland (KY) @ Pikeville (KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Pikeville High School, Pikeville, KY
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Raceland Rams
The Rams come into this contest 2-0, showing dominance on both sides of the ball. Ranked #26 in Kentucky and #1,968 nationally, Raceland averages 40.5 points per game, with a high-powered offense and a defense that has forced multiple turnovers early in the season.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #1,968
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State Rank (KY): #26
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Regional Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Keep their offensive rhythm rolling and prevent Pikeville from establishing control in the trenches.
Main Squad:
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Logan Lundy – QB
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Noah Wallace – RB
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Slade Moore – WR/DB
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Brady Salyers – WR
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Aiden Conley – LB
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Luke Carpenter – OL/DL
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Jaxson Holbrook – DB
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Brayden Webb – TE/LB
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Carson Adkins – OL
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Tanner Fields – DL
Pikeville Panthers
The Panthers enter at 1-1, coming off a bounce-back win after opening the season with a loss. Ranked #24 in Kentucky and #1,775 nationally, Pikeville is battle-tested with one of the state’s toughest schedules. Averaging 22.5 points per game, the Panthers will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage in this clash.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #1,775
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State Rank (KY): #24
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Regional Rank: #1
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Key to Win: Control possession with their physical run game and limit Raceland’s big-play potential.
Main Squad:
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Isaac McNamee – QB
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Blake Birchfield – RB
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Zach Lockhart – WR
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Grant Scott – WR/DB
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Connor Roberts – LB
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Nate Collins – OL/DL
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Brayden Thomas – TE/LB
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Luke Harris – DB
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Dylan Hamilton – OL
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Peyton Raines – DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Avg. Pts/Game | Avg. Pts Allowed |
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| Raceland | #1,968 | #26 (KY) | 2-0 | 40.5 | 14.0 |
| Pikeville | #1,775 | #24 (KY) | 1-1 | 22.5 | 30.5 |
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