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These Are The 10 Best Elementary Schools In Kentucky, According To New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

One of the top elementary schools in Kentucky is so independent that it runs as its very own school district. One school, one district, and a spot near the top of a statewide ranking. That’s the detail that got me. The surprises keep coming. Two schools on this list...

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Kentucky High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 5, 2026)

Kentucky high school football Top 25 rankings for Nov. 5, 2026: Trinity leads Frederick Douglass as the KHSAA state playoffs get underway.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs: Teams and players to watch

Kentucky high school football is entering its most important stretch of the season, with championship dreams now on the line. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association playoffs bring together the state's top programs across six classifications, setting the stage for several weeks of postseason football. From established powers with championship pedigrees to unbeaten teams looking to make history, the field is loaded with programs capable of making a run at a state title. Trinity and Frederick Douglass headline the Class 6A contenders, while Highlands, Boyle County and Paducah Tilghman are among the programs expected to make noise in the smaller classifications. With several undefeated teams entering the postseason, the race for a championship promises plenty of intrigue. Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs, including the schedule, how to watch and the top teams and players to follow. When do Kentucky high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Kentucky high school football playoffs begin Thursday, Nov. 5, with first-round games across the state's six classifications. The opening round continues through Saturday, Nov. 7, with the higher-seeded teams hosting. The KHSAA state championship games will be played at Kroger Field on the campus of

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Charge against Henry Clay football coach dismissed with prejudice

A charge against Henry Clay High School football coach Phillip Hawkins, who was accused earlier this year of showing obscene material to minors, has been dismissed with prejudice.

Lexington, KY · 2d

The Courier Journal

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Pairings set for second round of 2026 KHSAA football playoffs

Here are the pairings for the second round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association football playoffs. Games will be held Nov. 12-14, and kickoff times will be announced in the coming days. Class A Region One Campbellsville (4-7) at Bethlehem (10-1) Holy Cross (8-3) at Kentucky Country Day (8-2) Region Two Bishop Brossart (7-4) at Newport Central Catholic (6-5) Newport (6-5) at Covington Holy Cross (9-2) Region Three Nicholas County (6-4) at Sayre (11-0) Eminence (9-2) at Raceland (8-2) Region Four Paintsville (10-1) at Middlesboro (10-1) Williamsburg (7-3) at Pikeville (10-1) Class 2A Region One McLean County (7-4) at Mayfield (8-2) Caldwell County (9-2) at Owensboro Catholic (10-1) Region Two Danville (9-2) at Somerset (10-1) Green County (8-3) at Lexington Christian (9-2) Region Three St. Henry (6-5) at Beechwood (10-0) Walton-Verona (9-2) at Breathitt County (9-2) Region Four Shelby Valley (6-5) at Prestonsburg (10-1) Floyd Central (5-6) at Belfry (10-1) Class 3A Region One Glasgow (10-1) at Murray (10-1) Union County (6-5) at LaRue County (11-0) Region Two DeSales (5-6) at Christian Academy (11-0) Central (6-5) at Lexington Catholic (8-2) Region Three Henry County (5-6) at Bourbon County (10-1) Lloyd Memorial (10-1) at Russell (9-2) Region Four Clay County

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Different days off for Fayette and Jessamine schools ‘play havoc' with families

Some families who have children attending schools in both Jessamine and adjoining Fayette County tell Jessamine School Board Chair Steven Scrivner that the districts having different days off “does play havoc.” So on Friday morning, Scrivner sent an email to his counterparts in Fayette County to see if the two districts can better align their fall and spring breaks and other days off going forward. “Many of our teachers and staff live in one county and work in the other. A number of families have children in both districts and youth sports draw from both communities. When our breaks fall on different weeks, those families end up arranging childcare and time off twice, and teams lose players for practices and games,” he said. Scrivner told the Herald-Leader that Jessamine County takes out-of-district students. If a family moves from Fayette to Jessamine County and has a high school student who wants to finish up at Fayette’s Paul Laurence Dunbar, their younger child might be newly enrolled in a Jessamine County middle school. He asked if leaders from the two districts could meet. By Friday afternoon, Fayette school board chairman Tyler Murphy had a response: “I spoke with our Interim Superintendent (Bill

Fayette County, KY · 1d

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Round 1 KHSAA Football Playoff scores: Friday, Nov. 6

Walton-Verona at Breathitt Co. Knox Central at Lawrence Co. Clay County at Rockcastle Co. Perry Co. Central at Boyle Co. Shelby Co. at Spencer Co. Calloway Co. at Logan Co.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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HTFN: High school football scores, round-one

Seasons came to an end in round one of the HS Football Playoffs, while other programs are just getting started.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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South Laurel survives Madison Southern thriller, advances to second round of Class 5A playoffs

RICHMOND — South Laurel’s football season will continue for at least another week after the Cardinals survived a thrilling 42-40 battle against Madison Southern in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 5A playoffs Friday. The two-point victory improved South Laurel to 8-3 and sent the Cardinals into...

Berea, KY · 1d

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South Oldham girls soccer stopped by Central Hardin in KHSAA state final

LEXINGTON — An early goal and a shutdown defense was all Central Hardin High School needed to capture its first girls soccer state championship. Audrey McGee scored in the sixth minute as Central Hardin beat South Oldham 1-0 on Saturday, Nov. 7, in the championship match of the state tournament at Lexington Sporting Club Stadium . Senior goalkeeper Hannah Ferguson and tournament MVP Gabrielle Callahan took care of the rest, anchoring a Central Hardin defense that posted its 14th straight shutout and 24th of the season. The Bruins allowed just six goals all year. “Our whole team plays really hard,” Central Hardin coach Justin Maddock said. “If you look at the end, we’ve got our forwards up there sliding and tackling and making blocks. And when you have a talented back line and goalkeeper, that makes it even harder.” Ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 4 in the nation by United Soccer Coaches , Central Hardin (25-0-3) became Kentucky's first undefeated state champion since Notre Dame went 28-0-1 in 2021. Central Hardin also became just the second public school in seven years to win the state title. “We proved that with the right people and the right coaching,

Crestwood, KY · 21h

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7 Kentucky high school football teams forfeit first-round playoff games

For several Kentucky teams, the postseason will end before it begins.

Frankfort, KY · 3d

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Tilghman, Mayfield win by forfeit to open football playoffs

Paducah Tilghman High School joins Mayfield High School as two teams who have won their first round playoff games by forfeit. On Thursday, the Blue Tornado posted that they will advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs after Marion County forfeited this week's matchup. Marion County cited a depleted number of participants for being unable to play the game.

Paducah, KY · 2d

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Jessamine County school leader invites talks to ‘better align’ calendars with FCPS

JCS officials announced Friday morning that talks have begun to better sync schedules with Fayette County, especially for fall and spring breaks.

Jessamine County, KY · 2d

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Lincoln County quarterback continuing gridiron legacy

LINCOLN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Tucker Foster is setting records as Lincoln County’s quarterback, and he comes from a long history of football players dating to the 1930s at Stanford High School. Foster’s great-grandfather played for the school in 1935. A football with his name and the names...

Lincoln County, KY · 2d

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Somerset Community College launches geothermal drilling training program

SOMERSET, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Somerset Community College is partnering with the Geothermal Drillers Association to launch a hands-on training program that will prepare workers for geothermal drilling careers and help develop the region’s energy workforce. The Geothermal Drilling Intensive will take place Jan. 11-23, 2027, at...

Somerset, KY · 3d

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Houston, Lawson reach milestones as Middlesboro blanks Lynn Camp in playoff opener

MIDDLESBORO — Middlesboro continued its impressive season with a dominant performance in the opening round of the KHSAA Class A football playoffs, defeating Lynn Camp 44-0 while two Yellow Jackets reached significant individual milestones. The victory improved Middlesboro to 10-1 and advanced the Yellow Jackets into the second round...

Middlesboro, KY · 2d

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Corbin explodes for 37 first-quarter points, cruises past Russell County in playoff opener

CORBIN — It didn’t take long for Corbin to make a statement in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 4A football playoffs. The Redhounds erupted for 37 first-quarter points and never looked back, cruising to a 64-7 victory over Russell County to advance to the second round of postseason play.

Corbin, KY · 1d

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Mercer Celebrates 28 Seniors At Last Game At Alvis Johnson Field

The Mercer County Titans lost 14-17 to the John Hardin Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 31, in their final game at Alvis Johnson Field. Mercer fought back and had a chance to win at the end. The Titans had senior night festivities before the game, celebrating their senior class of Myron...

Harrodsburg, KY · 3d

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Kentucky school district facing bus driver shortage

CARLISLE, Ky. (WKYT) - If you are a student at Nicholas County Schools, you might see the district’s Transportation Director or Facilities Director behind the wheel of your school bus. They are both filling the roles of substitute bus drivers as the district navigates a bus driver shortage. Just...

Nicholas County, KY · 2d

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Bath County Schools officials investigate threat at high school

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools officials investigated a threat at the district’s high school Wednesday. Bath County High School was evacuated because of a fire alarm and, as students were leaving the building, one student was reportedly heard saying that they had a gun, according to district officials.

Bath County, KY · 3d