The fourth week of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) football season unfolded with a series of high‑stakes matchups in the Louisville metro area, drawing attention from statewide fans and national rankings.
Undefeated Streaks and Rankings
Chattanooga Baylor, currently No. 13 in the USA TODAY Super 25, entered the week led by the nation’s second‑ranked running back in the Class of 2027, David Gabriel Georges, while Trinity, ranked No. 19, carried an 11‑game winning streak into its contest after a 31‑14 victory over Cincinnati Moeller.
Atherton continued its flawless start, improving to 3‑0 after shutting out Central Hardin, Southern and Mercer County by a combined 149‑0 margin, a feat that underscores the team’s dominance early in the season.
Jeffersontown remained unbeaten after a 45‑0 win over Doss, with freshman quarterback James Spaulding throwing for 163 yards and four touchdowns, illustrating the depth of talent across the region.
Holy Cross reclaimed an unbeaten status for the first time since 2020, edging DeSales 27‑24 in overtime thanks to a 5‑yard touchdown pass from Jerek Hoover to Dion Brent, a play that capped a resilient performance by the squad.
Nicholas County extended its second straight perfect season, defeating Lewis County 20‑6 and averaging 261.7 rushing yards per game, a testament to the leadership of running back Jayden Watkins, who has amassed 667 yards and nine touchdowns.
Iroquois, unbeaten since 2014 under first‑year coach Korrey Mattingly, improved to 27‑10 after a 27‑10 win over Trimble County, with Dorian Mosley contributing 93 rushing yards on 10 carries.
Manual’s quarterback situation remained uncertain after injuries sidelined Kaden Mack and Jackson Pritts, leaving sophomore Jonathan Despaigne poised to assume the starting role, a development that adds intrigue to the team’s upcoming challenges.
Collins, the 48‑0 victor over Shelby County, showcased senior quarterback Kade Goodin’s 1,215 passing yards and 14 touchdowns, while wide receiver Jason Hence contributed 25 catches for 503 yards and six scores, highlighting a balanced offensive attack.
Key Player Highlights
Jamaurion Berry leads Trinity’s offense with 335 rushing yards and eight touchdowns this season, while Oldham County’s junior quarterback Javy Tucker threw for 642 yards and six scores in a 34‑21 loss to North Oldham, a performance bolstered by top targets Cayenne Redmon, who leads in receptions (14) and yards (336), and Luke Collier.
The week’s narrative was further enriched by standout performances from players such as David Gabriel Georges, who has rushed for 445 yards and seven touchdowns this season, averaging 8.7 yards per carry, and by the continued excellence of teams preserving perfect records, underscoring the competitive depth of the Louisville area.