KPGFootball handicaps the matchup between Lexington Christian and Washington County (October 23, 2026)
You can’t take any district opponent for granted. The fact remains that Washington County beat Shawnee Academy out of Louisville more soundly than we. So, the second you take a game for granted, is the second you will deeply regret. LCA is coming off a thrashing of a Danville team which entered the game 8-0. That Danville team was going through some things off the field which could certainly constitute a distraction on it so we don’t know fully what to make of that score nor that margin. That aside, the Eagles are seemingly rounding into championship form as they prepare to host a Commanders squad in Lexington which seems to be playing its best ball here at the end of the year. LCA is 6-2 and the winners of five (5) straight. We will take a look at this match-up and predict a winner and a score. Hey, we’re still in the hunt here…act accordingly. Go Eagles…
Jumpin’-Jack Flash, Associate Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
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We aren’t sure how many of you remember this, but KPGFootball may have been the only Kentucky-wide publication which came out on the record and picked the Eagles to win the title last season (2025). We didn’t panic when the team came out of the gates losing three of its first four. We aren’t panicking now with the team standing at 5-2 through seven of the toughest games any small school in Kentucky has perhaps ever started out playing in any singular season. This schedule has been brutal.
Iron sharpens iron. We knew the tough early season schedule would pay off dividends in 2025 when it got to playoff time. We were right and believe the similar course of action, in 2026, may well net a similar result.
The 2A classification will be a tough league in 2026 and boasts as many top-flight, top-notch teams as any other class in the commonwealth. There are literally 11-teams who could take home the title with four to five at the top capable of beating the other depending on factors as rudimentary as the location of the game.
Lexington, KY: The Eagles are (once again) rounding into playoff form at just the right time. We have a 3-5 Commander squad visiting which is coming off a 44-0 throttling of Shawnee a week ago.
We beat Danville, 55-14, in a game where Danville was mourning the loss of a teammate and a friend. The Admirals came into that game 8-0 and left it 8-1 with the Eagles emerging 6-2 and getting ready for the home stretch. We want to look at the upcoming matchup with Washington County.
We are going to kind of give you the tale of the tape between the two teams. Then, we are going to pick a score and a winner. Won’t this be fun?
The handicap heavily favors Lexington Christian Academy (LCA) over Washington County for their upcoming matchup. We like the score as follows:
KPGFootball Predicts: LCA 48, Washington Co. 6
Game Breakdown
- Where the game will be played: The game takes place at LCA’s home field in Lexington, KY.
- When: Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM EDT.
Team Records & Comparison
| Team | Overall Record | District Record | State Rank (Class 2A) |
| Lexington Christian Academy Eagles | 6–2 | 3–0 | #4 |
| Washington County Commanders | 3–5 | 1–2 | #18 |
Matchup Analysis & Likely Score
LCA is playing at an elite level, clicking on a multi-game win streak and averaging 33.5 points per gamewhile completely dominating their district. Washington County snapped a tough stretch with a 44–0 shutout win against Shawnee recently, but they face an uphill battle against an LCA defense giving up under 20 points per game.
Massey Ratings give LCA a 100% win probability. Based on their season metrics, the score will most likely be 48–6 in favor of Lexington Christian Academy.
Lexington Christian Academy Eagles
Offense
- Nash Whelan (Jr., QB): The reigning state championship MVP returns after throwing for 2,526 yards and 28 touchdowns while also rushing for a team-high 1,047 yards and 16 scores.
- Matthew Montgomery (Jr. OL): Montgomery is the definitive player along the OL in the 2A classification and beyond. Montgomery is a returning Big Ass Fans, Small School, All-Stater.
- Nick Greer (Jr. OL): Greer primary has played at center and is a returning All-Stater.
- Daven Hood (Sr., RB): A potent backfield weapon who averaged over 6 yards per carry, tallying 578 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
- Bennett Gudalis (Sr., RB): Provided a strong ground presence with 416 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.
- Conrad Hart (Sr., TE): A towering 6’5″, 225-pound three-star recruit committed to Kentucky.
- Sam Pearson (Sr., WR): Returned 480 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.
Defense & Linebackers
- Aiden Lyons (Sr., LB): Anchors the defense as the team’s leading returning tackler with 89 total stops and an interception.
- Thomas Sizemore (Jr., LB): Followed closely behind in tackles with 74 stops and 4 tackles for loss.
- Bode Darland (Jr., DL): A disruptive force in the trenches who recorded 54 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks.
For Washington County
- Washington County Commanders: Running back Jakiston Thompson is the engine of the offense, averaging a stellar 80.0 rushing yards per game to lead their ground assault.
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