The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as Russell (KY) travels to face West Carter (Olive Hill, KY) on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams come into the matchup unbeaten at 2-0, setting up an exciting early-season showdown between two programs eager to prove themselves.
Game Details
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Matchup: Russell (KY) @ West Carter (KY)
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Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: West Carter High School, Olive Hill, KY
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Tickets & Streaming: Digital tickets available via GoFan; live stream available on the NFHS Network (subscription: $13.99/month or $79.99/year).
Russell Red Devils
The Red Devils are 2-0, ranked #72 in Kentucky and #5,750 nationally. They’re averaging 24 points per game while allowing just 23 total points across two contests. Led by QB Jayden Frasure, Russell’s balanced offense has been efficient, combining a steady rushing attack with an effective passing game.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #5,750
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State Rank (KY): #72
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Regional Rank: #13
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Key to Win: Control the pace with their balanced offense, protect the football, and contain West Carter’s explosive scoring runs.
Main Squad:
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Jayden Frasure – QB/RB
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Cayden Pennington – WR/DB
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Wyatt Hudson – LB/DL
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Ethan Barker – WR
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Logan Johnson – RB
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Carter Wells – TE/LB
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Marcus Allen – OL/DL
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Brady Collins – DB
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Hunter Lee – OL
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Mason Grant – DL
West Carter Comets
The Comets are also 2-0, ranked #175 in Kentucky and #11,420 nationally. They’ve been dominant offensively, averaging 42 points per game, while their defense has surrendered only 14 points through two contests. Playing at home, West Carter will look to keep its high-powered offense rolling.
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2025 Record: 2-0
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National Rank: #11,420
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State Rank (KY): #175
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Regional Rank: #25
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Key to Win: Start fast on offense, maintain defensive discipline, and force Russell into passing situations.
Main Squad:
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Caleb Johnson – QB
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Tyler Scott – RB
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Eli Hammond – WR
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Carson Reed – WR/DB
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Logan Perry – LB
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Chase Morgan – DL
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Evan Taylor – OL
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Landon Foster – DB
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Hunter Adams – TE/LB
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Dylan Price – OL/DL
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record | Avg. Pts/Game | Avg. Pts Allowed |
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| Russell | #5,750 | #72 (KY) | 2-0 | 24.0 | 11.5 |
| West Carter | #11,420 | #175 (KY) | 2-0 | 42.0 | 7.0 |
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