As Week 11 of high school football concluded, teams in Northern Kentucky wrapped up their regular seasons with several key matchups. With Halloween on the horizon, many games took place a day early, creating a unique atmosphere for the final week of play.
Key Week 11 Prep Football Roundup and Scores
Holy Cross 29, Bellevue 6
Holy Cross finished their regular season with an impressive 10-0 record, marking the first undefeated season in the program’s history. The Indians achieved this milestone with a road win against Bellevue. Brian Ferguson was a standout player, scoring three rushing touchdowns and passing for another.
- Ferguson’s touchdown runs: 92, 19, and 9 yards.
- He completed a 51-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Maddox.
- Holy Cross amassed 292 rushing yards total, with Ferguson and Charles Oglesby both contributing 137 yards.
Bellevue scored first but struggled to keep pace, ultimately accumulating just 110 yards of offense. Holy Cross advances to face Dayton in the playoffs, while Bellevue (5-5) will take on Bishop Brossart.
Lloyd Memorial 45, Boone County 7
Lloyd Memorial also celebrated an undefeated regular season, closing with a victory over Boone County. This marks their first 10-0 finish since 1995.
- The Lloyd defense forced five turnovers during the game.
- Colten Barger, Alijah Griffin, and Dominick Taylor each recorded interceptions.
- Avery Conrad and Ryan Miller recovered fumbles.
Lloyd will host Bath County in the playoffs, while Boone County (4-6) heads to Woodford County for their postseason opener.
Cooper 55, Simon Kenton 29
Cooper’s offense shone brightly in a chilly match against Simon Kenton. Quarterback Cam O’Hara set a record with eight touchdown passes, tying the Northern Kentucky single-game record.
- O’Hara completed 19 of 32 passes for 453 yards.
- Ryker Campbell caught six touchdowns, breaking Cooper’s single-game receiving record.
The Jaguars scored 21 unanswered points to establish a commanding lead. Cooper (7-3) will host South Oldham in the first round of the playoffs, while Simon Kenton (5-5) faces Oldham County.
Bishop Brossart 45, Pendleton County 14
Bishop Brossart secured an impressive victory, riding a strong second quarter to seal the win. Their record stands at 5-5 as they prepare to host Bellevue in the playoffs.
Newport Central Catholic 42, Mason County 21
Newport Central Catholic finished their regular season with a 6-4 record, cementing their place in the playoffs. Eddie Bivens was instrumental, scoring four touchdowns and accumulating 174 rushing yards.
Beechwood 44, Campbell County 7
Beechwood concluded their season with a 9-1 record. Emmett Queen threw for five touchdowns, and the Tigers will face the winner of the Morgan County/Walton-Verona game in the second round.
Scott 54, Holmes 0
Scott achieved a decisive victory, highlighted by Trey Cook’s record-breaking seven touchdown passes. Both teams end their seasons with hopes of rebuilding in the next year.
Ryle 63, Dixie Heights 20
Ryle demonstrated their offensive power, scoring 49 points by halftime. Jacob Savage starred with three rushing touchdowns. Ryle will host Eastern in their playoff opener, while Dixie Heights (4-6) takes on Collins.
Grant County 26, Walton-Verona 21
In a closely contested game, Grant County managed to secure a narrow victory over Walton-Verona. The teams continue their journey into the playoffs with aspirations of advancing further.
As the playoffs begin, Northern Kentucky teams will compete for glory, with several strong performances in the final week of the regular season. With exciting matchups ahead, the anticipation for the postseason is palpable.
