Hazard started the 2025 campaign off right with a 46-14 win over Montgomery County in the REC Bowl. Hazard Sophomore Quarterback William (Murph) Shoptaw threw for 296 yards on 24/33 passing and 3 touchdowns. The Hazard offense put up 33 unanswered in the second half after trailing at halftime 14-13. Hazard this week will travel to Whitley County to take on the Colonels. Whitley County started the season with 34-22 win over Knox Central in the Pioneer Bowl. Senior running back Shane Parker accounted for all 5 touchdowns for the Colonels.  Hazard holds a 3-1 edge in this matchup since 1998. Every game has been decided by 9 points or less. 
 

Who wins this matchup? Does Hazard get another road win? Does Whitley County send Hazard back home with a loss?

This game hasn’t been played since 2020. 
Here are the scores of this matchup.

2017 Hazard 24-20

2018 Hazard 24-21

2019 Whitley County 19-10

2020 Hazard 25-21

I would love to go watch this one. Hoping to watch online some. Heading out of town for fishing. Trying to get my cousins to go to this one  to update me if I’m not able to get some video. 

Whitley's Shane Parker is someone that deserves some attention. 384 yards rushing with 5 TDs in Week 1. He may creep his way into the Mr. Football conversation. 

I'll take Hazard 38-14 in this one. 

Hazards Game Day Fit for Friday night at Whitley County.

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Hazard up 28-0 at the half.

Hazard up 35-7 entering the 4th.

Hazard gets the running clock 42-7.  Time on the clock was 6:06.