The calendar has flipped over to November, and that means one thing in the Bluegrass: it’s time for playoff football. Teams from across Northern Kentucky take the field tonight for first-round games in the Kentucky high school football state tournament, while Indiana’s playoffs roll on into the sectional championships.
East Central and Lawrenceburg both head to the sectional finals in Indiana. In Kentucky, Bellevue and Bishop Brossart have a first round scrap in 1A. Walton-Verona meets an evenly matched Morgan County in 2A. Dixie Heights hosts Collins in a 5A bout, and Simon Kenton will welcome Oldham County in a 6A matchup.
Follow along to track all the latest updates and scores from across Northern Kentucky and Indiana on Friday, Nov. 7.
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Cooper taking control in second half against South Oldham
Just one minute into the game on a field covered in fog, a Cam O’Hara 22-yard strike to Max Wethington has the Jaguars out in front 7-0. South Oldham would respond with a lengthy 14-play, 65-yard drive to punch in a touchdown and even the score. Cooper responded in the second quarter with a Keagan Maher 12-yard run to reclaim the 14-7 lead. Out of the locker room Maher scored again from one yard out, then it was O’Hara’s turn to score on the ground to make it a 28-7 ballgame.
Covington Catholic scores early and often in win against Boyd County
The Colonels offense was off to the races against Boyd County, taking a 34-0 lead into halftime which proved too much to overcome. Though Boyd County put up 21 in the second half, it was too little too late as Covington Catholic moves on with a 48-21 win.
Simon Kenton strikes first against Oldham County
The Pioneers are on the board first following a Landon Brown three-yard dive. With just under six minutes still in the first quarter, Simon Kenton leads Oldham County 7-0. The Colonels would answer but miss an extra point. Jason Rabe punched in a 7-yard score to put the Pioneers up 14-6. Both teams booted a field goal through the uprights, and Simon Kenton connected on a 65-yard touchdown strike from Grayson Harris to Forrest Hughes to go into halftime up 24-9.
100-yard pick-six gives East Central early lead over Whiteland
Nyden Euson snagged an interception on the goal line and won the footrace to score a defensive touchdown. The Trojans took control of the first half, heading into the locker room with a 28-0 lead.
Week 12 high school football scores
Northern Kentucky playoffs first round
Class 6A
Campbell County 14, Ballard 14 – Q2
Eastern 0, Ryle 41 – Q2
Oldham County 9, Simon Kenton 24 – HALF
Class 5A
Boone County 0, Woodford County 40 – Q2
Collins 35, Dixie Heights 28 – Q2
South Oldham 14, Cooper 28 – Q3
Class 4A
Boyd County 21, Covington Catholic 48 – FINAL
Grant County 0, North Oldham 49 – FINAL
Greenup County 7, Highlands 35 – FINAL
Class 2A
St. Henry 0, Breathitt County 40 – Q2
Class 1A
Bellevue 6, Bishop Brossart 23 – Q3
Dayton 6, Holy Cross 54 – FINAL
Ludlow 2, Newport 20 – Q2
Indiana sectional championships
Class 5A
East Central 28, Whiteland 0 – Q2
Class 3A
Lawrenceburg 41, Greensburg 3 – FINAL
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Final Kentucky statewide media poll
At the conclusion of the regular season, eight Northern Kentucky teams found themselves in the top ten of their respective class. Check out the final Kentucky high school football rankings as voted on by the media.
Who won playoff games on Thursday?
As some Northern Kentucky schools feared inclement weather on Friday night, several teams across the state moved their first round games up to Thursday night. Four Northern Kentucky schools have already finished their first round matchup.
Lloyd Memorial is moving on to the second round in 4A following a 48-0 drubbing of Bath County. The Juggernauts remain undefeated at 11-0.
Newport Central Catholic started the 1A playoffs with a shutout, taking down Trimble County 42-0.
Conner’s season came to an end against 5A power Scott County, with a final score of 48-7. The Cougars end their season at 4-7.
Walton-Verona cruised to an opening win in 2A against Morgan County. The final score was 49-6.
Previews and predictions for Week 12 playoff football
Heading into Week 12, the Enquirer’s Alex Harrison broke down all the playoff matchups for Northern Kentucky and Indiana teams. The story also predicts which teams will move on to the next round.
Take a look at the Week 12 high school football previews and predictions.
Potential Candidates for Mr. Football in Kentucky and Indiana
With awards season right around the corner, the Enquirer explored which standout athletes might be in contention for Mr. Football. Several Northern Kentucky schools feature athletes who will get serious looks for the most prestigious award, including Ryle, Cooper, Lloyd Memorial and more. In Indiana, both South Dearborn and Lawrenceburg look to have contenders.
Take a look at our full Kentucky and Indiana Mr. Football watchlist to see which seniors are candidates for the award.
High school football Week 11 results
Before kickoff on Week 12, take a look back on all the action from Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana high school football in Week 11.
Get statewide Kentucky and Indiana high school football scores from Scorestream
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Northern Kentucky and Indiana high school football playoff scores, updates for Week 12
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