Trojans move to 1-9, have 10-0 Hawks Waiting in the Wings
Todd County Central’s Rebels finished the season 0-10. They lost two games via forfeit (Mayfield and Caldwell County). Butler County put an 80-burger on them (80-0, September 4). They were shut out six-times (forfeits included) and head into the offseason with more questions than answers. We were critical of their forfeits. Looking at the totality of the circumstances, perhaps our scorn and criticism were unwarranted. In the final game of the season, Todd lost 56-0 to a Webster County team which entered the night winless too. The Trojans got a bit game out of Diego Salazar who rinsed for 165 yards and three (3) touchdowns, including an 18-yard score and a 79-yard touchdown run. Webster draws a trip to LaRue for its first round game. Will the Trojans make the trip? Will they play the game? I suppose we shall see. For now, let’s celebrate this big “Senior Night” win.
Jumpin’-Jack Flash, Associate Scouting Director, “KPGFootball”
Dixon, KY: We have learned (through our handy “Google” online search engine) that Senior Night traditions grew out of mid-20th-century college athletic customs (such as college football and basketball “Senior Days”) before spreading widely into high schools during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. We know this…it predates “Friday Night Fletch.”
- College Roots: Major-college athletic programs originally started the practice of honoring departing players during their final home game of the season to acknowledge multi-year dedication.
- High School Adaptation: By the 1970s and 1980s, high schools nationwide formalized the tradition as competitive youth and high school sports expanded into core community identity events.
- Football Modifications: High school football programs adapted indoor basketball and college models for outdoor stadiums:
- Pre-game Timing: Ceremonies shifted to before the kickoff rather than halftime to accommodate marching band performances and extended halftime breaks.
- Streamlined Formats: Larger football rosters required group and position-based introductions to keep the pre-game schedule manageable.
- Captaincy Honors: Graduating seniors frequently received traditional honors like leading the team out of the tunnel or participating in the opening coin toss.
Webster County has added a new “Senior Night Tradition” which is two-fold. The Trojans played their “Senior Night” on Thursday and celebrated by beating the ever-loving stuffings out of Todd County, 56-0.
The Trojans had some extraordinary performances along the way. Key among those performances was the play of Diego Salazar. The following were among the noteworthy efforts.
- Diego Salazar: Rushed for 165 yards and 3 touchdowns, including an 18-yard score and a 79-yard touchdown run.
- Ty Phillips: Scored two offensive touchdowns around the right end, threw a two-point conversion pass to Jameson Haynes, ran for a two-point conversion, and returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown.
- Christopher Newman: Added a 1-yard rushing touchdown and finished with 47 rushing yards.
- Wesley Alexander: Scored on a 6-yard touchdown run and caught a two-point conversion pass from Brendon Dunn.
- Brendon Dunn: Threw a conversion pass to Wesley Alexander.
Webster got its first win of the season on October 29 against Todd
Jumpin’-Jack Flash
The sum and substance of the entire night resulted in Webster County’s first win of the season. At Todd County, they get to hit the layup line; it’s now basketball season in Elkton, KY. Todd Central finished a trying campaign at 0-10, with two of those setbacks being forfeits as the Rebels battled low roster numbers.
What did Webster get as a reward for its efforts? What is behind door number two?
Webster (1-9) has a Class 3A playoff trip to LaRue County next week. LaRue is 10-0, ranked second in 3A behind only the Christian Academy-Louisville, and the Hawks have beaten Glasgow, Hart Co., and Taylor County over its past three (3) games in succession.
Will Webster travel to Hodgenville? Will they unload the bus? Will they play the game?
I hope so. I suppose we shall see.
The Trojans won’t find an easy road awaiting them. Here is our breakdown of that matchup.
- LaRue County Hawks: Undefeated at 10–0 and ranked #2 in the Class 3A state RPI standings.
- Webster County Trojans: Sit at 1–9, having just picked up their first win of the season on October 29 against Todd County Central.
Coach and Star Players
The LaRue County program is led by Head Coach Clay Hooper, who is currently in his second season. The Hawks’ roster features several standout star players driving their undefeated 2026 run:
- Brady Abell (Sr. / QB): The team’s undisputed offensive leader. He recently set a school record by throwing for 333 yards and 5 touchdowns in a single game against Hart County.
- Braylin McDowell (Sr. / WR/CB): A towering 6’4″ target who serves as Abell’s primary deep threat in the passing game.
- Les Colvin (Jr. / RB/WR): A versatile, explosive playmaker who regularly handles touches both on the ground and out of the backfield.
- Matthew Stephens (Sr. / DT/OL): A massive 6’0″, 305-pound physical anchor who dominates both sides of the line of scrimmage.
- Romeo Bartolomei (Jr. / RB/OLB): The team’s leading rusher who sets a balanced physical tone for the offense.
As above discussed, the Trojans have a few playmakers of their own. You know; on any given night,…
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