Louisa, Ky. — Lawrence Co. ( 6-2 ) scored on every first half possession in a 48-13 victory over Powell Co. ( 4-4 ) on Senior night Friday at Luke Varney Jr. Memorial stadium.
2024 Bulldog Seniors
Jack LaFlesh, Caden Thompson, Josh Stepp, Charlie Fletcher, Josh Spillman, Aiden Handley, Colin Howard, Derek Rakes not pictured Rain Warden
On the first play after forcing a Powell Co. punt Kaden Johnson caught a pass from Luke Fetherolf and raced 91 yards for a touchdown and Brayden Queen added the extra point.
Powell Co. evened the score on a 47 yard touchdown pass from Aden Larrison to Preston Spangler and Janson Bolin added the extra point.
On the Bulldogs second play from scrimmage Fetherolf connected with Gray Derifield for a 64 yard touchdown and Queen booted the extra point and Lawrence Co. led 14-7.
Johnson scampered 43 yards for a touchdown on the Dawgs third possession to make it 20-7.
Early in the second quarter Fetherolf called his own number and scored from 5 yards out and Ty Brooks took the direct snap and went in for the two point conversion to make it 28-7.
With just under 6 minutes left in the first half Connor York found his way into the end zone for a 2 yard touchdown and Queen tacked on the extra point for a 35-7 lead for the Bulldogs.
On the Bulldogs next possession Fetherolf and Johnson connected once again this time on an 11 yard touchdown and Queen made it 42-7 with 3:43 left in the first half and the running clock was set in motion for the remainder of the game.
Early in the third quarter Mitchell Frazier scored from 6 yards out to make it 48-7 Bulldogs.
The Pirates set the final score of 48-13 in the fourth quarter on a Larrison 14 yard touchdown run.
With the win Lawrence Co. moved to 3-1 in Class 3A District 8 play and wrapped up a home game in the first round of the playoffs which will begin November 8th.
The Dawgs will return to action next Friday at Boyd Co. ( 4-4 ).
Powell Co. will close out District play at home against Belfry ( 6-2 ).
Bulldog Senior Cheerleaders
Laney Marcum, Annie Frazier, Addi Burgess, Molly Compton, Maddy Wellman, Kara Pannell, and Hannah Scott
Lawrence Co. Head Coach Alan Short
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… Our team’s goal tonight was to honor our senior class with their play. I believe they did that in tonight’s victory. This senior class is a special group of young men who have all made a great investment into our football program. These guys will certainly be missed, but the best part is it isn’t over.”
“… Coach Frazier and our offensive staff had a great plan of attacking Powell County. Luke was able to deliver the ball and made some great decisions and I felt like our offense rolled through a number of our guys.”
“… Powell County has put up a lot of big numbers this fall. Outside of the Halfback pass I felt that we were able to control them on that side of the ball.”
“… I feel like we are getting better at the right time of the year. Our guys are still hungry and continue to improve daily. We have a huge challenge next week in Boyd County. Excited to get back to work on Monday.”
Lawrence Co. Cheerleading Head Coach Jennifer Pannell
COACH’S COMMENTS
“… I’ve been fortunate enough to have been with some of these girls now for 7 years. They are some of the most talented, most dedicated, and sweetest girls I’ve ever been around. They love their teammates, and each of them have their own unique personalities, which makes everyday fun and enjoyable.”
“… I’m excited to see where this year in cheer takes them and all they’ll accomplish in life. I know God has so many big plans for them. I take each day as a blessing that I get to be on this journey with them and am excited to see what the future holds.”
