2025 John Hardin Bulldogs

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Aug 6 vs. TBA (Scrimmage)
Aug 14 at Barren County (Scrimmage)
Aug 22 at Hancock County
Aug 29 vs. Seneca
Sep 5 at Bardstown
Sep 12 vs. Fairdale
Sep 19 vs. Marion County (District)
Sep 26 at Nelson County (District)
Oct 3 at Bethlehem
Oct 10 - BYE
Oct 17 at Taylor County (District)
Oct 24 vs. Elizabethtown (District)
Oct 31 vs. Mercer County

[Coach Preston]

In 2022 we had 51 players finish the season. 36 of those had never played a complete high school season before that. We have come a long way from there. If we can replace some solid lineman on offense it could be a strong season. We could be better in the backfield with Cavalli Pittman (over 3,000 yards rushing and 40 TD's) returning as well as some very good sophomore to be backs. Senior to be QB Austin Richardson is returning for year 3 as a full time starter. Junior to be Adrian Lunsford will push for the QB spot as well. Line could be very big depending on how the big kids develop. 6'3 314,  6'2 315, 6' 270 (without naming names) kids that have been back up or part time starters over the last season or two.  Kaysin Cato is a sophomore to be center that started every game as a freshman at center last season  6'1 260. News Enterprise Sophomore of the year defensive lineman Elijah Luna 6'2 270 could play TE and might even be in the backfield some (he has done well in his first year wrestling this season). Like Luna Junior to be DJ Hightower 6'2 216 at linebacker and TE is a force and has been a starter both years of high school. He also could/will be in the backfield some. Senior to be BJ Stewart as a safety is pretty special. Junior to be Sebastian Maurer also started at safety last season. At linebacker we have 5 that will or have already proven to be pretty solid. Sophomore to be Marqo Hayes 6' 215 could play in the backfield and will either be an end or inside linebacker. He started every game as a freshman last season on defense and was special as a freshman. He made plays and held his own against top level competition (I.e. Paducah Tilghman and others). X'Zayvion Farrar will have a break out sophomore season imo either on the D line or O line. He started half the season on the O line in 2024 while an injured senior recovered. He was solid in that role. Our JV team has been really strong over the last 3 years and we are finally seeing that success spill over into Friday night games. Kids are working extremely hard in the weight room. I feel like last season was the first year since I arrived at JH that the team played with the physicality on offense that is needed to win against top level competition. Maybe we have turned the corner in that area? But I say this knowing everyone is very optimistic this time of year. 

[Big East Zebra]

Good luck Coach Preston, I know you have poured your heart and soul into this program. I hope you get to reap some benefits of that dedication!

[Hardin County Preps]

When John Hardin Football is relevant, winning games, it is the best atmosphere in Hardin County to watch football. Good Luck.

 

[Purple88]

Best of Luck Coach!  Sounds like a lot of promise!!!

I know one of the best games I've ever seen in person is on your field.

I really hope you guys have a great season!

[theguru]