Week 3 for high school football is here in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, and it brings marquee matchups around the region.
A pair of 2-0 teams clashed in a Battle of Union matchup between Cooper and Ryle. Dixie Heights, a team that’s scored more than 100 points over its first two games, faced its toughest test yet in Class 2A powerhouse Beechwood. Covington Catholic played Simon Kenton, hoping to avoid starting 0-3 for the first time since 2015.
A lot is on the line in Week 3, and the Enquirer has you covered with up-to-the-minute updates from each game on the Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana slates tonight.
Friday, Sept. 6Covington Catholic 42, Simon Kenton 3
Covington Catholic avoided its first 0-3 start since 2015 with a commanding win over Simon Kenton. The Colonels grabbed four interceptions and gained more than 500 yards (406 rushing) in the victory. Dylan Gaiser starred for Covington Catholic on offense, going for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. Quarterback Cash Harney earned 234 total yards and a touchdown, and Andrew Bessler rushed for two touchdowns. Four different Covington Catholic players recorded an interception.
Simon Kenton – 0 3 0 0 – 3
Covington Catholic – 13 14 7 7 – 42
CC Gaiser 38 rush (Urti kick)
CC– Pitzer 8 pass from Haney (kick failed)
SK– Field goal 30
CC– Gaiser 76 rush
CC– Gaiser 40 rush
CC– Bessler 6 rush (Urti kick)
CC– Bessler 2 rush (Urti kick)
Highlands 34, Campbell County 0
Highlands continued its strong start to the season with a commanding win over Campbell County to move to 3-0. Campbell County scored 63 points in its opening game against Scott, but today Highlands held the Camels to zero. Highlands was efficient passing (16-of-23, 235 yards, 1 touchdown) and running (218 yards, 6.1 yards per carry). Adam Surrey had an interception return for the touchdown and rushed for another. The Bluebirds return to action with a tough game against Ryle next week.
Highlands – 8 13 7 6 – 34
Conner – 0 0 0 0 – 0
H– Surrey 38 interception return (Surrey run)
H– Surrey 40 run (Nickelman kick)
H– James 33 run (pass failed)
H– James 2 run (Nickleman kick)
H– Field goal 33 Nickleman
H– Field goal 30 Nickleman
Conner 38, Lafayette 0
Lafayette – 0 0 0 0 – 0
Conner – 14 10 7 7 – 38
Conner fired on all cylinders in a strong win over Lafayette. The Cougars gained 333 yards to Lafayette’s 121 and scored all six times they entered the red zone. Quarterback Wyatt Hatfield starred on offense for the Cougars, going for 103 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Cordion Abernathy and Sheppard Dozier also chipped in rushing scores.
C– Hatfield 10 run (Herron kick)
C– Abernathy 4 run (Herron kick)
C– Field goal 31 Herron
C– Hatfield 5 run (Herron kick)
C– Hatfield 12 run (Herron kick)
C– Dozier 9 run (Herron kick)
Kentucky
Dixie Heights 20, Beechwood 41 – FINAL
Grant County 20, Holy Cross 3 – FINAL
Highlands 34, Campbell County 0 – FINAL
Lafayette 0, Conner 38 – FINAL
Lloyd Memorial 36, Holmes 0 – FINAL
Ludlow 0, Sayre 27 – Q3
Newport Central Catholic 55, Scott 26 – FINAL
Owen County 42, Dayton 8 – FINAL
Pendleton County 6, Bellevue 36 – FINAL
Pineville at Bishop Brossart (7:30 p.m.)
Ryle 14, Cooper 21 – FINAL
Simon Kenton 3, Covington Catholic 42 – FINAL
Indiana
East Central 13, Moeller 42 – FINAL
Milan 7, Lawrenceburg 41 – FINAL
South Dearborn 21, Batesville 26 – FINAL
What is the Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana schedule of high school football games tonight?
The slate this Friday is loaded with top matchups, including a rivalry game between two undefeated schools in Ryle and Cooper, plus a huge game for Covington Catholic as they take on Simon Kenton hoping to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2015.
You can check out the full schedule here.
Storms expected around Greater Cincinnati
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect Greater Cincinnati this afternoon and into the evening. Read more here.
The Lakota West-Princeton game has already been delayed to 7:30 p.m. as a result.Western Brown reported on X that kickoff is still at 7 p.m., but if the weather causes a delay, they may close the gates until the weather passes.Who does the Enquirer think will win top Week 3 matchups in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana?
Each week, the Enquirer’s staff predicts top matchups around the area. This week, the crew is split on who will emerge victorious between Ryle and Covington Catholic, but it’s unanimous on the result of East Central vs. Moeller.
Which Northern Kentucky high school football teams won in Week 2?
Week 2 was packed with thrilling games around Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, from Highlands executing a comeback victory against rival Covington Catholic to Simon Kenton holding off Mercer County in a 61-40 shootout.
You can check out a full listing of results from last week here. Ohio scores from Week 2 can be found here.
Check out one of the best plays of last week, a one-handed catch from Campbell County’s Garyn Jackson
NKY high school football: Campbell County’s Garyn Jackson TD run
Campbell County senior Garyn Jackson made a one-handed catch for a touchdown against Beechwood Aug. 30, 2024.
According to Greater Cincinnati coaches, what have been the biggest surprises of this season so far?
The Enquirer’s new Coaches Confidential series gets anonymous answers from football head coaches on interesting questions in an effort to educate parents, athletes and fans.
This week’s question: Which Greater Cincinnati football teams have surprised or impressed you to start the season and why? You can check out the coaches’ answers here.
Other questions asked in Coaches Confidential so far this season have included:
What qualities do you look for in athletes when you decide on your roster and depth charts? What helps or hurts these players in terms of playing time? Check out answers here.Who is a current Greater Cincinnati high school football coach you respect most, and why? Check out answers here.What do you consider an ideal parent-coach relationship? What are some best practices parents can take to support their athletes? Check out answers here.What stadium/fanbase gives you the best overall Friday Night Lights experience – home or away? Describe what makes it special from your perspective. Check out answers here.
What is the biggest challenge you face as a high school football coach and how are you able to overcome it? Check out answers here.
Which former NKY and Southeast Indiana football players are making an impact on college football?
This week the Enquirer put together a list of Greater Cincinnati athletes who are making an impact at the next level.
Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana athletes on the list include Lawrenceburg graduate Ashton Craig, who is the starting center at Notre Dame this year; Covington Catholic graduates Willie Rodriguez (a tight end at Kentucky) and Trey Gronotte (a kicker at Army); and Dixie Heights graduate Evan Wibberly, who is starting at center for Western Kentucky this season.
Get statewide Kentucky and Indiana high school football scores from ScorestreamWatch KHSAA and IHSAA football games on NFHS Network
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The Week 3 schedule in Greater Cincinnati is loaded to kick off the season and many games are worth a watch. In Kentucky, schools such as Beechwood, Bishop Brossart, Boone County, and Grant County have listed home football broadcasts onto the broadcast schedule.
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