Kroger KSR Game of the Week: Harrison County at Covington Catholic

For the first time in the 2023 season, we are heading to northern Kentucky for the Kroger KSR Game of the Week. 4-3 Harrison County will travel to Covington Catholic to take on the undefeated Colonels in a key 4A matchup.

Friday’s game marks yet another geographical area within the Commonwealth that we’ve visited this fall. CovCath is a traditional powerhouse and will be taking on Harrison County. Both teams have stars. UK commit and Covington Catholic tight end Willie Rodriguez has missed two games, but we hope to see him in action on Friday. Harrison County is led by Kaydon Custard who has lit up the stat sheets through seven weeks of action.

Covington Catholic

CovCath’s move to 4A has been a seamless transition. The Colonels are a state power that annually competes for a state title and are currently ranked second in 4A according to the RPI poll. The host team for the Kroger KSR Game of the Week is a perfect 7-0 on the season and averaging 44 points per outing. Coach Eddie Eviston’s squad’s most recent contests were a couple of blowout wins against Holmes (61-0) and Grant County (56-6). The Colonels are coming off a bye week.

Quarterback Evan Pitzer directs the offense. The signal-caller has thrown for 1,428 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just 3 interceptions. Pitzer also paces the Colonels on the ground with 334 yards and 6 scores on the ground. Braylon Miller’s 31 receptions are tops on the team. He’s also accounted for 451 yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Oliver Link has added 15 catches for 2 scores. UK TE commit Willie Rodriguez has played in five of the Colonels’ seven contests. The prized prospect has pitched in 11 receptions for 235 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Covington Catholic’s defense is led by Tate Kruer’s 55 tackles. Josh Flood is the team’s second-leading tackler with 28. The Colonels are giving up 17 points per game.

Harrison County

The Thoroughbreds are coming off a 40-13 home loss to Mason County. Coach Marshall Graham’s team is 4-3 on the season with wins against Calloway County (40-33), Estill County (56-46), Bourbon County (35-12), and Grant County (35-12). Losses have come vs. West Jessamine (58-42), John Hardin (58-31), and as stated above, Mason County. Harrison County is averaging 36 points on offense and surrendering 37.

Kaydon Custard is putting up monstrous numbers. The quarterback has completed 98 of 202 passes for 1,668 yards. He’s thrown 18 touchdowns compared to just 4 interceptions. Custard has also recorded 109 rushes for 801 yards and scored 12 TDs on the ground. His 374 total yards per game average has led to the signal caller gaining statewide attention.

Jashon Lewis and Tanner Tumey are Custard’s top targets. Lewis has grabbed 25 passes for 457 yards and scored 3 receiving touchdowns. Tanner Tumey has added 25 catches for 457 yards and has scored 6 times through the air. Jaxson Zink paces the defense with 75 stops including 3 for loss. Carsen Marshall has contributed 64 tackles, 11 TFLs, and 1 QB sack.

Can’t wait to visit Covington Catholic and take in the Colonel’s state-championship-winning history.

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