Another year, another year without winning the last one for the Eagles. They started off 0-2 with losses to Boyle and Franklin. But then ran off 11 straight including wins over Pikeville, CAL, and a clock runner over Mayfield at War Memorial before dropping to 2A State Champ Beechwood. I'm not sure how those within the inner circle of LCA feels, but it's tough to know to not be able to get it done after the win they had at War Memorial. 

They will have to replace a lot as they lose Hunter Adams LB, Jake Darby OL, Leland Edwards RB, Saxton Howard QB, Brooks Kerwin OL, Hayes Preston OL, and Trefor Thomas OL. LCA had a dominant run game with QB Howard and that huge OL, but they will all be gone. 

They do return Brody Adams, Jeremiah Burbage, Mac Darland, and their top 3 WRs in Sam Person, Daven Hood, and Tyler King. I'm sure they will play another top notch schedule, but not sure who all is on it. 

How do we feel about LCAs chances to get over the hump in 2025? 

The Burbage kid is a future all state caliber player.  Is he related to Cornell Burbage who played at BS, UK and NFL?  If so the genetics are definitely there.  Other than that I think it will be a tough year for LCA but with 2A being so weak after the big 3 (Beechwood, Mayfield and LCA) they could possibly make a run but just like this year the semifinal is probably where it ends.

17 minutes ago, Bengal Boy said:

The Burbage kid is a future all state caliber player.  Is he related to Cornell Burbage who played at BS, UK and NFL?  If so the genetics are definitely there.  Other than that I think it will be a tough year for LCA but with 2A being so weak after the big 3 (Beechwood, Mayfield and LCA) they could possibly make a run but just like this year the semifinal is probably where it ends.

Belfry is dropping down to 2A next year, might add them with the big dawgs in 2A! 

I haven't seen or heard too much about scheduling so far for LCA. They'll have district games against Danville, Shawnee, Washington County and WEB DuBois that get added in, so that leaves them with another scrimmage and 3 games to add in.

Aug 8 vs. Bryan Station (Scrimmage)
Aug 15 - OPEN (Scrimmage)
Aug 22 - OPEN
Aug 29 - OPEN
Sep 5 at Christian Academy Louisville
Sep 12 at Franklin County
Sep 19 vs. Lexington Catholic
Sep 26 - OPEN
Oct 3 - OPEN
Oct 10 - OPEN
Oct 17 - OPEN
Oct 24 - OPEN
Oct 31 - OPEN

Hot off the press:

8/22 North Hardin (eCampus Bowl)
8/30 at Boyle County (Rebel Bowl)
9/5 at CAL (Asbury Bowl)
9/12 at Franklin County
9/19 Lexington Catholic
9/26 Bye Week
10/3 at DuBois
10/10 Shawnee
10/17 Danville
10/24 at Washington County
10/31 Pleasure Ridge Park

The Eagles will definitely need the 9/26 bye week. ?

On 2/21/2025 at 5:54 PM, Cobraxx said:

Hot off the press:

8/22 North Hardin (eCampus Bowl)
8/30 at Boyle County (Rebel Bowl)
9/5 at CAL (Asbury Bowl)
9/12 at Franklin County
9/19 Lexington Catholic
9/26 Bye Week
10/3 at DuBois
10/10 Shawnee
10/17 Danville
10/24 at Washington County
10/31 PRP

Bump.

I am hearing the new coach threw down the gauntlet. Basically told kids football over everything else. Don't play other sports if they will cause you to miss a football practice or workout. If you do, don't expect playing time.

On 7/3/2025 at 5:56 PM, Voice of Reason said:

I am hearing the new coach threw down the gauntlet. Basically told kids football over everything else. Don't play other sports if they will cause you to miss a football practice or workout. If you do, don't expect playing time.

This is not true. Coach Oakley is a big advocate of kids playing multiple sports. Whoever you are hearing this from is not speaking the truth. 

10 hours ago, Cobraxx said:

This is not true. Coach Oakley is a big advocate of kids playing multiple sports. Whoever you are hearing this from is not speaking the truth. 

I trust my source. He told kids if they miss spring practice, don't expect any playing time.

Geez. I thought it was understood football didn’t officially start until after the dead period.

That's funny! LCA didn't even have Spring Practice this year, so kids could commit to the other sports they were playing and not have to worry. For those who did not play other sports, they had optional lifting and speed training. This was completely optional. Over 50% of LCA's football player play other sports, so basically LCA would not be able to field other sports if this was correct or no would play this year. Your source is incorrect. ?

Saw Bode Darland is back. Big loss for Woodford. 

On 7/7/2025 at 7:25 PM, Cobraxx said:

That's funny! LCA didn't even have Spring Practice this year, so kids could commit to the other sports they were playing and not have to worry. For those who did not play other sports, they had optional lifting and speed training. This was completely optional. Over 50% of LCA's football player play other sports, so basically LCA would not be able to field other sports if this was correct or no would play this year. Your source is incorrect. ?

Thanks for the feedback. It will be interesting to see how many multi sports athletes are in the LCA starting lineup this fall. I hope there are several. That's what high school sports should be about - once in a lifetime experiences and opportunities to play multiple sports