Louisa, Ky. — Two big time offenses will clash on Friday night when Lawrence County ( 10-1 ) hosts Knox Central ( 8-3 ) in a Class 3A second round playoff matchup at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial Stadium.
#27 Senior Jordan Baker gets congratulated by #22 Grey Derifield after converting a two-point conversion against McCreary Central.
The Dawgs were impressive in last week’s victory over McCreary Central jumping out to a 29-0 first quarter lead before finishing off the Raiders 51-8.
Knox Central beat Letcher Co. Central at home 48-21 last week.
For the Bulldogs Senior Kaden Johnson is the leading rusher with 1,143 yards and 18 touchdowns, he has also caught 11 passes for 293 yards and 5 touchdowns. Senior Caven Williams 800 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, Freshman Mikey Artrip: has come along during the season with 634 passing yards and 9 touchdown passes, Junior Grey Derifield has caught 15 passes for 342 yards and 4 touchdowns. Senior Andrew Ratcliffe has hauled in 2 touchdowns.
Seniors Carlo Chicko and Cameron Castle have 136 and 104 tackles respectively. Junior Chandler Preece has 83 tackles including 18 for a loss.
#65 Cameron Vanhoose, #51 Ty Brooks are all smiles after the victory in the first round of the playoffs.
Knox Central is led by QB Eli Carey with 1,696 passing yards and 19 touchdowns RB Brayden Sizemore has 1,312 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns. WR Spencer Prichard has caught 42 passes for 672 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
Kobe Reed is the leading tackler with 73 including 13 sacks on the season.
Lawrence County brings an explosive rushing attack and home-field advantage, while Knox Central counters with a dangerous passing game and a defense that has recorded 41 sacks.
Both teams average more than 36 points per game, and both are undefeated against their common opponents.
The weather is going to get down to the low 40s with a chance of rain around 7:30 kickoff.
