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Kentucky High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 20

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The Boyle County Rebels have won the last four State Championships and are aiming for their fifth. The Bodner family has three generations of Rebels but the success of the Bodner legacy, and Boyle County Football, also rests with support from families like the Bodners and support from the community. LEFT TO RIGHT: Daughter Aniston, mother and team treasurer Jennifer, Boyle County senior Austin, and Dad Bryan. Bryan and Jennifer’s fathers also played for Boyle County in the 70s. Avery Bodner (not pictured) has four state championships to his name.

The 2025 Kentucky high school football season is heading into the final two weeks of the campaign and there has been little movement in the latest set of Top 25 rankings.

The Trinity Shamrocks remain Kentucky’s No. 1 team after a 37-0 win over Eastern last week. Following right behind the Shamrocks are Christian Academy of Louisville and South Warren coming in a 2-3.

Who else makes the cut in this week’s set of Kentucky high school football rankings?

The Massey Ratings, officially used during the BCS era, is a model that ranks sports teams by analyzing game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory.

Here is the latest Kentucky high school football Top 25 rankings, according to Massey as of Oct. 20.

1. Trinity Shamrocks

The Trinity Shamrocks (7-2) have shrugged off the 17-14 loss to St. Xavier of Ohio with consecutive victories, latest win being a 37-0 victory over Eastern last week.

The Shamrocks will aim for rare three-peat in 2025, which they have opened the season with some dominant performances, including a 63-0 rout of Pleasure Ridge Park and a 37-0 blowout of Frederick Douglass.

They will need players like quarterback Zane Johnson, running back Jamaurion Berry and wide receiver Sekou Kamara to fuel what is one of Kentucky’s most potent offenses. If Trinity can pull off a win this week against St. Xavier (Ohio), there’s a strong chance they could win out the rest of the way.

Trinity finishes out the regular season with Oldham County on Friday night.

2. Christian Academy of Louisville Centurions

Christian Academy of Louisville (9-0) have made it look too easy in the last three weeks, out-scoring
De Sales, Central and Western High School Early College by a combined score of 172-14.

The Centurions started the season off winning three straight blowout victories, including wins over Lexington Christian Academy and Owensboro, respectively. They added also impressive victories in with a 34-27 decision over Ryle and a 55-6 rout of Central Hardin.

Christian Academy of Louisville has been one of the more dominant teams in the state as they feature a loaded roster, led by four-star sophomore defensive lineman Kellan Hall. The Centurions also have talents like senior defensive back Stone Perkins (Ball State commit) and linebacker Chapman Russell on defense.

The Centurions close out the regular season when they go on the road against Fern Creek Traditional.

3. South Warren Spartans

South Warren (8-0) took care of business in last week’s meeting with winless Central Hardin (0-7), coming away with a 49-0 win.

When it comes to playmakers on the offensive end making things happen for the Spartans, quarterback Camden Page and running back Kayden York have been the two main contributors thus far. Page has thrown for 1,477 yards and 16 touchdowns and York has totaled 531 and 12 scores on the ground.

The Spartans finishes out the regular season with games against Daviess County and Logan County, respectively.

4. St. Xavier Tigers

St. Xavier (5-3) won consecutive games after dropping their third game of the season a few weeks ago, with the Tigers defeating North Hardin, 40-7.

Right out of the gates to kickoff the 2025 season, St. Xavier started with a 38-7 win over Owensboro. The Tigers have since then had a bye week before pulling off dominant victories over Bowling Green and Louisville Male, respectively. Despite the three straight losses, the Tigers make their way back within the Top 5 teams in Kentucky.

The Tigers ends the season with games against Pleasure Ridge Park and Madison Central, respectively.

5. Boyle County Rebels

The Rebels (5-1) are steadily moving along through his season as they just picked up their fifth consecutive win when they routed Lincoln County, 48-7.

Boyle County aims to make it six consecutive victories when they face off against Wayne County team this week and follow it up with the finale versus Frederick Douglass. The Rebels have been able to win three clutch games when decided by 11 or less points this season.

Regaining the Class 4A state title will be Boyle County’s foremost goal this year. The Rebels’ tight end duo of Seneca Driver and Maddox Hager is crucial if Boyle County wants to make a serious run at winning another state championship.

Kentucky High School Football Rankings: Nos. 6 – 25

6. Johnson Central (9-0)
7. Highlands (7-2)
8. Covington Catholic (6-3)
9. Frederick Douglass (5-3)
10. Woodford County (7-2)

11. Dupont Manual (6-2)
12. Franklin County (9-0)
13. Ryle (5-3)
14. Pulaski County (6-2)
15. Paducah Tilghman (7-1)

16. Scott County (7-2)
17. Corbin (5-3)
18. Beechwood (7-1)
19. Owensboro (6-2)
20. Cooper (6-4)

21. Madison Central (5-3)
22. Owensboro Catholic (7-1)
23. Lexington Catholic (6-2)
24. Louisville Male (6-4)
25. Lexington Christian Academy (5-3)

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