With the 2025 regular season wrapping up over the next two weekends in Kentucky, there were multiple top-25 programs from the Northern Kentucky area that made statement wins on Friday
night.
NO. 12 RYLE 41, SIMON KENTON 13
With their 41-13 win over Simon Kenton on Friday night, the Ryle Raiders claimed the no. 1 seed in their KHSAA State Playoffs class and region, while also going undefeated in district
play, topping off what has been an up-and-down year for the defending class 6A state runners-up.
Led by star senior two-way player Jacob Savage, the Raiders have been a formidable foe for any opponent all season. While the Raiders went just 5-3 for the regular season, all three of
their losses this season (to Cooper, CAL and Highlands) were by a combined total of 18 points.
Despite the three losses earlier in the year, the Raiders did not let it dictate the back half of their schedule. From weeks six through nine, Ryle has outscored their opponents 178-48.
In addition to Savage, senior quarterback Nathan Verax has been efficient in the passing game,with support from solid wideouts such as Senior Dylan Lee. Second tailback senior Dameyn Anness has provided a formidable one-two punch for the Raiders backfield.
With their sights set on a return to Lexington in December, the Raiders will finish out their regular season with Dixie Heights at home next week.
