The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference showdown as Rockcastle County (Mt. Vernon, KY) travels to face Whitley County (Williamsburg, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Rockcastle enters unbeaten and explosive on offense, while Whitley looks to bounce back at home and build momentum after a split start.
Game Details
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Matchup: Rockcastle County (KY) @ Whitley County (KY)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Whitley County High School (Williamsburg, KY)
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Rockcastle County Rockets
The Rockets have stormed out to a 2-0 record, ranked #5,763 nationally and #73 in Kentucky. Averaging a massive 51.5 points per game, they’ve combined for 103 points across two contests while holding opponents to just 32. Rockcastle’s offense is clicking early, and they’ll aim to keep their unbeaten streak alive on the road.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,763
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State Rank (KY): #73
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive tempo, win battles in the trenches, and avoid turnovers against Whitley’s opportunistic defense.
Main Squad:
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Brayden Alcorn – QB
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Jaxson Mullins – RB
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Carter Renner – WR/CB
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Logan Harris – WR/FS
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Chase Thompson – LB
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Eli Parker – OL/DL
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Hunter Collins – RB/LB
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Mason Ward – DL
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Cole Daniels – WR
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Tyler Bryant – DB
Whitley County Colonels
The Colonels sit at 1-1, ranked #6,941 nationally and #92 in Kentucky. They opened the year with a solid 34-22 win over Knox Central but stumbled in their home debut. Averaging 20.5 points per game, Whitley will need sharper execution on both sides of the ball to match Rockcastle’s high-octane offense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,941
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State Rank (KY): #92
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Key to Win: Limit Rockcastle’s big plays, lean on their ground game, and use home-field advantage to control momentum.
Main Squad:
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Ethan Sizemore – QB
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Colby Patrick – RB
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Noah Lawson – WR/CB
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Mason Taylor – WR/FS
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Cameron Jones – LB
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Logan Mitchell – OL/DL
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Jaden Frazier – RB/LB
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Owen Daniels – DL
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Chase Carter – WR
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Derrick Allen – DB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Points For (PF) | Points Against (PA) | Avg. PPG |
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| Rockcastle County | #5,763 | #73 (KY) | 2-0 | 103 | 32 | 51.5 |
| Whitley County | #6,941 | #92 (KY) | 1-1 | 41 | 64 | 20.5 |
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