The Covington Catholic Colonels travel to face the Highlands Bluebirds in a high-stakes Kentucky conference clash. Both teams are looking to strengthen their playoff positioning, and this matchup promises competitive football from start to finish.
Game Info
- Matchup: Covington Catholic Colonels vs Highlands Bluebirds
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM (Local Time)
- Location: Highlands High School, Fort Thomas, KY
- Tickets: Available via GoFan
- Live Stream: NFHS Network
Team Records & Season Context
Covington Catholic Colonels (Record: 4-2)
- Overall record of 4-2, aiming to improve their standing in conference play.
- Averaging 38 points per game, with a strong offensive core that includes:
- Rio Litmer: 167 passing yards/game, 181.7 total yards/game
- Tayden Lorenzen: 41.2 rushing yards/game, 7.7 points/game
- Cale Harris: 33.8 receiving yards/game
- National KY ranking: #705
Highlands Bluebirds (Record: 5-1)
- Slightly stronger overall record at 5-1, with solid conference performance 2-1.
- Averaging 34.2 points per game, with consistent scoring across quarters including overtime.
- National KY ranking: #471, making them the higher-ranked Kentucky program in this matchup.
- Key contributors:
- Tayden Lorenzen (also leading in points/game)
- Strong rushing and passing attack with 193 yards/game passing and 140.7 rushing yards/game
Season Stats Comparison
| Stat | Covington Catholic | Highlands |
| Total Yards/Game | 333.7 | 333.7 |
| Passing Yards/Game | 193.0 | 193.0 |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 140.7 | 140.7 |
| Points/Game | 38.0 | 34.2 |
| Tackles/Game | 49.5 | — |
| Sacks/Game | 1.2 | — |
Key Storylines
- Conference Battle: Both teams aim to gain momentum in district play.
- Scoring Depth: Covington Catholic has the edge in points/game but Highlands has been consistent in late-game scoring, including overtime.
- Common Opponents: Covington Catholic struggled against teams like Ryle and Elder, while Highlands has dominated these same teams, giving them a slight confidence advantage.
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