Southwestern makes the short trip across town to take on Somerset for the first time since 2014.  Somerset leads the all-time series vs the Warriors 8-7.  

Southwestern comes into the game 0-2 and badly needing a win.  They have been competitive in their 2 losses, dropping a 12-6 decisions on the road at Barren County, and falling 21-19 at home to Campbell County.  PATs, whether kicking or going for 2, have been a bugaboo early on for Southwestern, as they have only a single PAT on their 5 scores on the season.  That really came back to haunt them against Campbell County in the 2 point loss.  Southwestern would rather keep the ball on the ground, though they did throw the ball 15 times against Barren County.  While they did pick up 90 yards through the air, they also threw 2 interceptions.  

Somerset, meanwhile, will be coming into the game at 1-1.  The Briar Jumpers lost their opener to South Laurel 33-22 at home, before travelling to South Laurel to defeat East Ridge in the South Laurel Bowl 35-16.  The score of the East Ridge game was not as close as it appears at first glance.  The Briar Jumpers raced out to a 35-0 lead in the first minute of the 2nd quarter when the running clock kicked in.  Somerset's starting quarterback Shannon Lofton injured his knee against South Laurel and was lost for the season.  Kris Hughes moved into the quarterback spot against East Ridge and looked more comfortable after a full week of practice leading into the game. 

With this being the first meeting between Somerset and one of the county schools since 2014 emotions will be high, and the stands should be packed.  Will the Warriors get their first win of the season, and tie the all-time series?  Or will the Jumpers protect their home field and move to 2-1?   

Southwestern could possibly finish 4th in the district this year, they are definitely in rebuilding mode. Somerset has a few good pieces and will go as far as Hughes takes them. With that being said I think Southwestern wins by a couple scores.

SW 28 

Bunnies 17

Somerset 22-20.

On 8/31/2025 at 5:59 AM, crk1980 said:

Southwestern could possibly finish 4th in the district this year, they are definitely in rebuilding mode. Somerset has a few good pieces and will go as far as Hughes takes them. With that being said I think Southwestern wins by a couple scores.

SW 28 

Bunnies 17

Who would have guessed a couple of years ago that Southwestern would be floated as a possible last place team and South Laurel would be ranked? 

19 minutes ago, DevilMayCare said:

Who would have guessed a couple of years ago that Southwestern would be floated as a possible last place team and South Laurel would be ranked? 

Crazy right? South Laurel losing one of their best wr to a broken collar bone may hurt them in the long run but I still think they finish 2nd, and after the showing NL had against Corbin I can definitely see them beating SW as well. Foley may pull a rabbit out of a hat and beat everyone in the district as well lol, since his arrival he has won district 6 times and got 2nd in the district his other 2 years. I'm still leaning  Pulaski, SL, NL, SW though, 

I think SW gets their first win of the season 20-19.

This game has been moved to 630pm due to weather concerns. The Jumper Walk will start at 530pm. Lake Cumberland Sports will be streaming the game. 

Tonight's matchup will also showcase a Great Tradition at Somerset High School. The Jumper Walk, Students from the high school, middle school and Elementary school march from the high school to the Football Field while the whole town watches and cheers them on. Tonight's matchup will be electric! Posting a video that showcases the tradition. Somerset has some amazing community support and traditions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrBqSXyCyAc. 

19 minutes ago, BallisLife123 said:

Tonight's matchup will also showcase a Great Tradition at Somerset High School. The Jumper Walk, Students from the high school, middle school and Elementary school march from the high school to the Football Field while the whole town watches and cheers them on. Tonight's matchup will be electric! Posting a video that showcases the tradition. Somerset has some amazing community support and traditions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrBqSXyCyAc. 

Hopefully weather holds. Perfect matchup and will bring out everyone for the walk! 

45 minutes ago, catfan09 said:

Hopefully weather holds. Perfect matchup and will bring out everyone for the walk! 

If you are worried about weather the game will be streamed on Somerset Athletics YouTube page. 

https://www.youtube.com/@somersetathletics3247

Southwestern needs this one. Badly.

I'm feeling Southwestern here. The Warriors play defense and run the football, plus I don't know what to make of the Jumpers yet.

Jumpers to kick off.

SHS offside on the opening kick.

Can someone embed this one?  I can't bring it up at work otherwise.