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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