Nelson County County (2-5) makes the 5-minute trek across town for renewal of the annual rivalry against Bardstown (5-3).

The Cardinals and Tigers are the answers to two trivia questions: 1) who is one of only 2 teams not named Trinity, St. X, or Male to win the big school state championship since 1992; and 2) who was the only team to beat them that season? This game was the last game of the season for many years and traditionally drew a couple thousand spectators.

Not quite that prolific these days, the teams are now district foes, but the Tigers have won 13 straight contests against the Cardinals, and 25 of the last 34.  The Cardinals last beat Bardstown on August 27, 2010, and will look to ride behind RB Brayden Smith (772 yards) and defenders Lincoln Boblitt and Ethan Kessinger to stop the Tiger attack. The Cardinals, under new head coach Mike Rogers (who was on staff during that ‘96 state title run), were idle on Friday following a loss two week ago to Louisville Holy Cross.

Bardstown put together its most complete game of the season in a crucial district win over John Hardin 39-27. The Tigers were paced by senior Amonti Marshall, who had over 400 all-purpose yards and 4 TD’s (including a punt return), and LB’s Caden Farrell, Kaden Stone, and Deandre Sheckles, who had 15, 16, and 14 tackles respectively.

Will the Cardinals finally be able to get the Tiger off their back, or will Bardstown continue its dominance over its crosstown rival?

Can’t imagine this being much of a game.

Clock should be rolling on this one pretty early. Also @Hearsay there are now 3 teams that fall into your first trivia question. 96 Nelson County, 2013 Scott County, 2022 Bullitt East. 

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On 10/15/2024 at 8:06 AM, MatCoach08 said:

Clock should be rolling on this one pretty early. Also @Hearsay there are now 3 teams that fall into your first trivia question. 96 Nelson County, 2013 Scott County, 2022 Bullitt East. 

You are correct. I sometimes forget that Bullitt East is 6A.

Bump.

28-7 Bardstown.