The Eagles of Lexington Christian Academy (8-3) host the Monroe County Falcons (8-3) this Friday at 7:00 PM in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs.

 

This matchup pits two evenly matched records against each other, but LCA comes in with arguably the toughest regular-season schedule in 2A. LCA finished the regular season at 7-3 and cruised through the first round with a 35-13 win over Metcalfe County, scoring the first 35 points before easing off. Monroe County also went 7-3 in the regular season but had a nail-biter in round one, edging out WEB DuBois 29-28.

 

Key team stats: LCA has averaged around 32 points per game offensively, with a balanced attack. Defensively, they've held opponents to under 20 PPG on average. For Monroe County, they've put up similar offensive numbers (about 30 PPG), but their defense allows 22+ PPG. Both teams have two of the top dual-threat QBs in 2A. 

 

Pertinent players: For LCA, keep an eye on senior WR/DB Tyler King (44 receptions, 666 yards, 9 TDs; 16 tackles, 2 INTs on defense—he's a game-changer on both sides and was named District Player of the Year). Sophomore QB Nash Whelan is a true dual-threat: In 11 games, he's thrown for 1,795 yards (114/172, 66.3%, 21 TDs, 4 INTs) and rushed for 716 yards on 96 carries with 11 TDs. Junior LB Aiden Lyons (61 tackles) and sophomore Thomas Siexmore (60 tackles) anchor the defense as the top tacklers.

 

For Monroe County, senior QB Branson Williams is a dual-threat (103/167, 1,411 yards, 13 TDs, 4 INTs passing; 141 rushes for 945 yards and 13 TDs rushing). Senior RB/SS Brayden Baxter is a workhorse in the run game (89 rushes for 593 yards and 8 TDs, plus 74 total tackles on defense), while senior OLB/MLB Caden Geralds anchors the defense (80 total tackles). 

 

Prediction: LCA wins 42-17. The Eagles have home-field advantage, they've faced better competition, and beat WEB DuBois 42-13 in the regular season. LCA's balanced offense led by Whelan's passing and running should exploit Monroe's secondary, and their defense will contain the Falcons. Expect a competitive first half, but LCA pulls away in the 3rd quarter.

 

What do you all think?

This Monroe team has been a fun team to keep up with and are fun to watch. Offensively, they’re very tough and a very balanced team with playmakers all over the field. QB Branson Williams is as tough as they come. However, they haven’t faced a defense like LCA. I think Monroe is capable of putting some points on the board, but not enough to keep up. Give me LCA 49-21. 

50 minutes ago, Cobraxx said:

The Eagles of Lexington Christian Academy (8-3) host the Monroe County Falcons (8-3) this Friday at 7:00 PM in the second round of the Class 2A playoffs.

 

This matchup pits two evenly matched records against each other, but LCA comes in with arguably the toughest regular-season schedule in 2A. LCA finished the regular season at 7-3 and cruised through the first round with a 35-13 win over Metcalfe County, scoring the first 35 points before easing off. Monroe County also went 7-3 in the regular season but had a nail-biter in round one, edging out WEB DuBois 29-28.

 

Key team stats: LCA has averaged around 32 points per game offensively, with a balanced attack. Defensively, they've held opponents to under 20 PPG on average. For Monroe County, they've put up similar offensive numbers (about 30 PPG), but their defense allows 22+ PPG. Both teams have two of the top dual-threat QBs in 2A. 

 

Pertinent players: For LCA, keep an eye on senior WR/DB Tyler King (44 receptions, 666 yards, 9 TDs; 16 tackles, 2 INTs on defense—he's a game-changer on both sides and was named District Player of the Year). Sophomore QB Nash Whelan is a true dual-threat: In 11 games, he's thrown for 1,795 yards (114/172, 66.3%, 21 TDs, 4 INTs) and rushed for 716 yards on 96 carries with 11 TDs. Junior LB Aiden Lyons (61 tackles) and sophomore Thomas Siexmore (60 tackles) anchor the defense as the top tacklers.

 

For Monroe County, senior QB Branson Williams is a dual-threat (103/167, 1,411 yards, 13 TDs, 4 INTs passing; 141 rushes for 945 yards and 13 TDs rushing). Senior RB/SS Brayden Baxter is a workhorse in the run game (89 rushes for 593 yards and 8 TDs, plus 74 total tackles on defense), while senior OLB/MLB Caden Geralds anchors the defense (80 total tackles). 

 

Prediction: LCA wins 42-17. The Eagles have home-field advantage, they've faced better competition, and beat WEB DuBois 42-13 in the regular season. LCA's balanced offense led by Whelan's passing and running should exploit Monroe's secondary, and their defense will contain the Falcons. Expect a competitive first half, but LCA pulls away in the 3rd quarter.

 

What do you all think?

What happened with Daven Hood this year? In last year's game against Beechwood, Hood looked like the best player on LCA's team as a sophomore. I expected a big year out of him. Looks like he missed a couple games. Injury issues?

Edited November 8, 2025Nov 8 by Voice of Reason

I watched the end of the Monroe County game against DuBois. Maybe it was a bad night for Monroe County, but I was surprised by what I saw. Based on that game, LCA is going to put a running clock on Monroe County. 

2 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

What happened with Daven Hood this year? In last year's game against Beechwood, Hood looked like the best player on LCA's team as a sophomore. I expected a big year out of him. Looks like he missed a couple games. Injury issues?

Yes, he has been injured part of the season but is back and fully healthy. 

As bad as I hate to say it roll that clock LCA. Monroe has a pretty good offense but their defense has steadily gotten worse as the season wears on. After seeing the way Campbellsville moved the ball against MC I think they could be in for a long game.

LCA 41-7.

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To say Monroe County's run defense is lacking is being generous.  Against Campbellsville and Somerset, the Falcons gave up a combined 807 yards on 79 carries and 12 touchdowns.  LCA has a balanced offense, but I think they gash Monroe County on the ground in this one.  LCA jumps out to a running clock and wins 42-14. 

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14-0 LCA. End of 1st qtr.

28-0 LCA. 7:55 2nd qtr

38-7. Halftime 

45-7 8 mins 3rd qtr. LCA has the JV in.