LEXINGTON, KY – Excitement is building as the Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl, also known as the Kentucky High School Football State Championships, gets ready to kick off next week at Kroger Field. After a thrilling series of games on Friday night, the matchups for the finals are officially set.
First up, the Raceland Rams (10-4) will face the Sayre Spartans (14-0) on Friday at noon. This will be a historic moment for Sayre, who only began playing varsity football in 2020 and will now compete for a state title in their home city. They will be challenged by Raceland, who is making their third consecutive state championship appearance but is still seeking their first title.
Later that day, Beechwood (13-1) will take on Owensboro Catholic (14-0) at 4 PM. Owensboro Catholic is eager to avenge a tough defeat in last year’s playoffs. Beechwood, with their impressive 17 state titles under their belt, hopes to add another to their collection.
The action continues on Saturday with CAL (11-3) battling Union County (12-2) at noon. This marks a significant moment for Union County as it’s their first trip to a state championship game in school history, but they’ll have their hands full with CAL, who has dominated in recent years.
Later that evening, Franklin County (14-0) will face Paducah Tilghman (13-0) at 8 PM in a showdown of undefeated teams. Franklin County is on a quest for their first state title, having fallen short in the finals two years earlier against Boyle County.
Finally, wrapping up the championship weekend, Cooper (14-0) will meet Bowling Green (12-2) on Saturday at 8 PM. This will be a rematch of last year’s championship, where Bowling Green came out on top.
With each matchup featuring high stakes and passionate teams, the Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl is set to provide an exhilarating weekend of Kentucky high school football. Fans can expect to see thrilling plays and inspiring performances as these teams battle for glory.
