Louisville, KY, September 26, 2025

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As the Kentucky high school football season hits the midway point, the latest rankings have been released. Kentucky Country Day stands at the top with an undefeated record of 4-0, followed closely by Middlesboro at 3-0 and Campbellsville at 4-1. The standings also highlight notable performances and class-specific rankings. Fans are encouraged to vote for the Defensive Player of the Week as teams gear up for significant matchups in the upcoming weeks.

Kentucky High School Football Rankings as of September 22, 2025

Louisville, KY – The Kentucky high school football season has reached its midway point as of September 22, 2025, with the latest computer rankings revealing the top teams in the state. High School On SI published an updated list, showcasing Kentucky Country Day as the top team with an undefeated record of 4-0, closely followed by Middlesboro at 3-0 and Campbellsville at 4-1.

In the overall standings, the rankings are as follows:

1. Kentucky Country Day (4-0)
2. Middlesboro (3-0)
3. Campbellsville (4-1)
4. Nicholas County (5-0)
5. Sayre (3-1)
6. Holy Cross – Louisville (4-1)
7. Lynn Camp (4-1)
8. Holy Cross – Covington (4-0)
9. Raceland (4-1)
10. Hazard (3-2)

Each week, notable performances are highlighted, including the nominees for Defensive Player of the Week, selected by digital sports writer Jared Peck. The nominees thus far include:

1. Mark Hosinski from Lexington Catholic (Week 1)
2. Jaimen Caba from Montgomery County (Week 2)
3. Brayden Winchester from Calloway County (Week 3)
4. RJ Blair from Garrard County (Week 4)

Voting for the Defensive Player of the Week ends on Fridays at 5 p.m., allowing fans to engage actively in recognizing players’ contributions to their teams.

Class-Specific Rankings

In addition to overall rankings, here are the top teams by class:

Class 1A

1. Prestonsburg (5-0)
2. Belfry (4-1)
3. Owensboro Catholic (4-1)
4. Knott County Central (5-0)
5. Danville (4-1)

Class 2A

1. Christian Academy-Louisville (5-0)
2. Bell County (5-0)
3. Murray (5-0)
4. Glasgow (5-0)
5. Lloyd Memorial (5-0)

Class 3A

1. Logan County (5-0)
2. Franklin County (5-0)
3. Lincoln County (5-0)
4. Taylor County (5-0)
5. Paducah Tilghman (4-1)

Class 4A

1. South Laurel (5-0)
2. Collins (5-0)
3. North Laurel (3-1)
4. Pulaski County (4-1)
5. Madisonville-North Hopkins (4-1)

Class 5A

1. Trinity (4-1)
2. South Warren (5-0)
3. DuPont Manual (4-1)
4. Hopkinsville (4-1)
5. St. Xavier (3-1)

The upcoming weeks promise exciting matchups, including a highly anticipated rivalry game between Trinity and St. Xavier, where Trinity leads the series 50-41-2. Additionally, Ryle will square off against Scott County in another crucial game, with Scott County currently maintaining the top ranking in Class 5A, despite a recent loss.

Frederick Douglass, currently at 2-3, achieved a notable victory over Corbin (3-2), propelling them up the rankings. This week’s Herald-Leader Hype top 25 rankings, curated by Jason Frakes of the Louisville Courier-Journal, also noted several teams receiving votes, including Oldham County, Ballard, and Bryan Station.

To keep fans engaged, Kentucky.com provides a weekly guide for streaming games and updates on team performances.

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Additional Resources

• SI: Kentucky High School Football Rankings
• Cincinnati.com: Kentucky High School Football Poll
• Local12: High School Football Scores & Schedules
• Kentucky.com: High School Sports News
• MaxPreps: Kentucky High School Football Updates

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