Hayden Winn and Devin Allen returned interceptions for touchdowns to lead Manual High School to a decisive victory over Fern Creek in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. Winn’s 32-yard interception return gave Manual (9-2), ranked No. 4 in Class 6A, a 14-0 lead at the 7:51 mark of the first quarter. Allen followed with a 15-yard interception return, extending the lead to 28-0 with 6:06 left in the second quarter.
Manual’s quarterback Kaden Mack passed for 65 yards and three touchdowns—two to Brayland Miles and one to Noah Price. Gerian Traynor spearheaded the rushing attack with 77 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. Manual will face Male in the second round of the playoffs next week. The Crimsons previously defeated the Bulldogs 52-13 on October 31.
Fern Creek quarterback Javis Wallace passed for 150 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown to Jaydyn Jackson in the third quarter. The Tigers ended their season with a 4-7 record.
In Class 3A action, Jackson Burke led the host Centurions (11-0), ranked No. 1, in a dominant 52-49 win over the Titans (1-10). Burke completed 16 of 17 passes for 285 yards and threw touchdowns to Jeffrey Vazzana (two), Gaines Howard, Stone Perkins, and Jayden Leak. Vazzana (five catches, 88 yards) and Perkins (four catches, 113 yards) were Burke’s primary targets. Tyree Stoner carried seven times for 90 yards and three touchdowns. CAL will host the DeSales-Garrard County winner in the second round.
A thrilling game unfolded between Collins and host Dixie Heights, with Collins edging out a 52-49 victory thanks to Gage Miller’s 18-yard field goal with one second remaining. Collins quarterback Kade Goodin carried 28 times for 214 yards and four touchdowns, and completed 25 of 44 passes for 321 yards with two scoring throws. His main receivers were Avi Delaney (12 catches, 121 yards, two touchdowns) and Jason Hence (nine catches, 132 yards). Dixie Heights quarterback Mason Fields completed 20 of 30 passes for 410 yards and seven touchdowns. Receiver Nishawn Golsby had seven catches for 248 yards and three scores. Collins outgained Dixie Heights 598-541 in total yardage and will travel to Woodford County next week for the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.
In another Class 5A matchup, Keagan Maher rushed for two touchdowns, reaching 4,000 career rushing yards, to lead the host Jaguars (8-3), ranked No. 2, over the Dragons (5-6). Maher scored on runs of 12 and 1 yards. Cooper quarterback Cam O’Hara, a Western Kentucky University commit, threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Max Wethington and scored on a 19-yard run. South Oldham quarterback Adrian Miles contributed with a 1-yard touchdown run and a 9-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Dixon. Cooper will host Scott County next week in the second round of the playoffs.
Landon Brown, Jason Rabe, and Jordan Pendleton each rushed for touchdowns to lead Simon Kenton over the Colonels. Simon Kenton also got a 65-yard touchdown reception from Grayson Harris to Forest Hughes. The Pioneers will travel to No. 1 Trinity next week for a second-round Class 6A playoff matchup. Nash Meredith had a 1-yard touchdown run for Oldham County.
**Thursday’s Results**
Trinity High School’s Zane Johnson threw three touchdown passes and rushed for a score in the first quarter, leading the Shamrocks (9-2), ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, to a victory over visiting Great Crossing in the first round. Johnson completed 5 of 6 passes for 67 yards and threw touchdown passes to Jayce Duvall (two) and Kaleb Warner. He also scored on a 49-yard touchdown run. Backup quarterbacks Isaac Byers and Will Howard added touchdown passes, both connecting with Evan Myers-Smith. Ashton Taylor and Jamaurion Berry contributed touchdown runs. Trinity’s defense was stout, recording five interceptions, with Allen Evans snagging two. Trinity will host Simon Kenton in the second round. Great Crossing finished the season 2-9.
Mason Trimble threw three touchdown passes as the host Tigers (8-3) quickly built a 35-0 lead and cruised past the Trojans (2-9). Trimble connected on touchdown passes of 45 and 19 yards to University of Louisville commit Karsten Busch, and 58 yards to Lucas Shelton. He finished the game 6-for-7 for 171 yards. U of L commit Marlon Harbin had two first-quarter touchdown runs of 32 and 10 yards. Cooper Yates and Brandon Mobley also scored rushing touchdowns for the Tigers, ranked No. 3 in Class 6A. St. X will host Bullitt East in the second round next week.
DyMetrius Taylor rushed for three touchdowns and Jarel Butler threw two touchdown passes to lead the Bulldogs (7-4) over the Raiders (4-7). Butler’s scoring throws were 44 and 35 yards to Rakale Johnson. Fairdale’s defense posted its third straight shutout and fourth of the season. The Bears, riding a six-game winning streak, will host Butler next week in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs.
The host Bears (5-6) amassed 341 rushing yards to defeat the Cougars (3-8), marking their fourth straight victory. Jaeden James led the ground attack with 134 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. Kevin Blone added 108 yards and two touchdowns, and James Cornish contributed 99 yards and one touchdown. Cornish also threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Damarcus Watkins. Butler will travel to Fairdale next week for the second round.
Bullitt Central’s Kyler Crenshaw had six catches for 83 yards, scoring three touchdowns (two rushing and one receiving). Larron Westmoreland added two rushing touchdowns to lead the Chargers (6-5) over the Redhawks (4-7) for their first playoff win since 2012. J’town will travel to Atherton next week in the second round.
Atherton’s host Ravens (10-1), ranked No. 6 in Class 5A, recorded their eighth shutout of the season in a victory over the Eagles (3-8). Atherton’s defense ranks No. 1 statewide, allowing just 4.8 points per game.
The Vikings (9-2) posted their third straight shutout to defeat the Wolverines (4-7), securing their first playoff win since 2008. Valley’s nine victories are the most since their 9-3 season in 2007. Valley will face Franklin County on the road next week in the second round of Class 4A.
Knox Barrett passed for 179 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Flyers (11-0), ranked No. 2 in Class 4A, over the Wildcats (3-8). Jacob Taylor was the top target with four catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
Noah Coleman contributed a 27-yard touchdown run and returned a fumble 25 yards for a score. Isaiah Mashni rushed for two touchdowns, while Jonathon Harper caught two touchdown passes to lead the host Knights (9-2) past the Warriors (1-9). Mashni had 42 rushing yards on two carries; Harper recorded two catches for 50 yards. Lexington Catholic, ranked No. 4 in Class 3A, will host No. 10 Central next week.
Branson Williams rallied the host Falcons (8-3), ranked No. 10 in Class 2A, with a 24-yard touchdown pass to Brison Nuckols on fourth down, followed by a two-point conversion run with 19.2 seconds remaining to defeat the Lions (4-7). DuBois had previously taken a 28-14 lead on Brian Dickerson’s 39-yard touchdown pass to Kedrean Yarnell. DuBois’ Rashad High ran for two touchdowns, and Yarnell returned an interception 80 yards for a touchdown. Monroe County will travel to Lexington Christian in the second round next week.
Deion Davidson scored two touchdowns—one rushing and one receiving—to lead the host Bearcats (9-1) past the Colonels (2-8). Davidson rushed for 34 yards and caught a 5-yard touchdown pass. Tyler Wilson led rushing with 66 yards and a touchdown, while Caden Long threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to D. J. Lawless. KCD’s Pierce Bahm posted three tackles and recovered a fumble for a touchdown. Kentucky Country Day, ranked No. 4 in Class A, will face Holy Cross next week in the second round.
Caverna’s Tyson Martin made an impact with an 84-yard touchdown reception and a touchdown pass.
**Other Louisville-area Scores**
– Class 6A: Bullitt East 28, North Hardin 21
– Class 3A: Central 29, Bardstown 18
The KHSAA playoffs are underway, and the excitement continues as top players shine, and six state championships remain up for grabs.
For more information and analysis, contact Jason Frakes at 502-582-4046 or [email protected], or follow @kyhighs on Twitter.
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