What goes up must inevitably come down, and the bubble burst for the Bardstown Tigers Friday, suffering their first defeat of the season at the hands of Owensboro Catholic 56-30. Bardstown (4-1), did score three second-half TD’s after falling behind 31-9 at halftime as sophomore wideout Chi Poynter continues to put the opposition on notice, but the Tiger defense could not keep pace as a bevy of chunk plays and pass interference penalties led to score after score by the Aces.

They will try to right the ship this week in the District opener on the road against the Craig Yeast-coached Titans (0-5), who fell to Southwestern Friday 59-30. Led by QB Cornelius Mapp, Mercer County had its highest scoring output of the year, but gave up 53+ points for the fourth time this season. The titans have played the tougher schedule early, so whichever defense is able to shore up mistakes will likely take this one.

Mercer seems to be able to score some points but the defense is porous to say the least.  I don’t think they will stop the Tigers either.

The Tigers go through a District stretch with 0-5 Mercer County, 1-4 Casey County, and 2-2 Garrard County in a lead-up to a crucial Oct. 17 matchup against Lexington Catholic.  For the latter two games of this stretch, the Tigers will be on Fall Break.  It is CRUCIAL that they maintain the focus and rigor of practices leading up to Lex Cath, with attention to the basics - blocking, tackling, route tree, assignments, special teams and kicking game - and avoid injuries.  This is NOT the time to get fancy and creative.  Bardstown has historically lacked focus during Fall Break.

10 minutes ago, Hearsay said:

The Tigers go through a District stretch with 0-5 Mercer County, 1-4 Casey County, and 2-2 Garrard County in a lead-up to a crucial Oct. 17 matchup against Lexington Catholic.  For the latter two games of this stretch, the Tigers will be on Fall Break.  It is CRUCIAL that they maintain the focus and rigor of practices leading up to Lex Cath, with attention to the basics - blocking, tackling, route tree, assignments, special teams and kicking game - and avoid injuries.  This is NOT the time to get fancy and creative.  Bardstown has historically lacked focus during Fall Break.

Does Bardstown get a full week off for fall break? If so, that is nice!!

Bardstown Easy. 

10 hours ago, AvidSportsJunkie856 said:

Does Bardstown get a full week off for fall break? If so, that is nice!!

I think Bardstown gets 2 weeks of Fall Break. 

Expect a big win for Bardstown. Maybe a high scoring game both ways, for a while. 

 

Bardstown 56 

Mercer County 28

Mercer is 39th or last in 3A in defense at 53.4 a game.  This is with them giving up 28 in a quarter to Atherton that was called for weather.  Bardstown should be able to do what they want on offense.  Mercer is last in 3A in rushing on offense so just have to focus on stopping their passing game. 

On 9/23/2025 at 2:03 PM, AvidSportsJunkie856 said:

Does Bardstown get a full week off for fall break? If so, that is nice!!

2 weeks. Oct. 6-17.

That is awesome! Bardstown is independent, correct? Sorry for all of the questions. Just a good ole 4 day Fall break up North here - and that is counting Saturday and Sunday ?

 

Bardstown 14 Mercer County 7. 7:26 to go 2nd period. 52 yard punt return by K.J. Stafford.

Bardstown 28 Mercer County 7. 14 yard TD pass from Carson Riley to freshmen Xavier Thompson. :35 to go in 1st half.

Halftime, Bardstown 28-7.

35-14 Bardstown late 3rd qtr.