The Knights ended their 2025 in one of the more thrilling playoff games as they lost to Murray 20 - 14 in overtime. They finished 10 - 3 and had one of the most remarkable regular season wins in the state this year as they took down Boyle County 17 to 7 early in the year. They only allowed 8 points to be scored on them in district play and their stout defense, which had been relatively inconsistent in 2024, absolutely smothered teams. 

We can expect the Knights to roll through the district again this year, but what about the bigger picture? Brady Wasik is graduating and that will be an absolutely massive blow. He was the leading passer with 1,238 yards, 16 touchdowns and only 2 interceptions. He was the leading rusher 976 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was also the fourth leading tackler. 

Gannon Rudacille looks like the most likely option at quarterback. Eric Smith and Jack Wedding were the top options out of the backfield when it wasn't Wasik rushing the ball. They both should be back. Jonathon Harper, the leading receiver, is also back.

On defense, Wedding returns representing the 2025 tackles leader for the Knights. Mark Hosinksi also returns. He led the team with 6 sacks. The secondary also appears to remain formidable as both Baird Woodall and Ethan Bradford return. Between them they had 7 interceptions. 

There are huge question marks offensively for the Knights, but there is little doubt they will still have one of the more dominant defenses in 3A.

 

I know they lost their quarterback but outside of him it appears they didn’t lose a lot they will probably be a tough out this season.

Bump.

Does Bardstown have any chance of challenging them in the district this season.

Their DC took an AD job in New York. 

On 7/19/2026 at 1:19 PM, Tkinslow said:

Does Bardstown have any chance of challenging them in the district this season.

Bardstown was so up-and-down last season and Catholic was so consistent. Garrard (who beat Bardstown) lost a lot of seniors, Mercer has a good new coach but hard to know what else at this point, and Casey is still rebuilding. Barring something crazy, Lexington Catholic has to go into 2026 as the district favorite.

On 6/6/2026 at 4:20 PM, Tkinslow said:

I know they lost their quarterback but outside of him it appears they didn’t lose a lot they will probably be a tough out this season.

Don’t know, but senior QB Carson Riley has transferred from Bardstown to Nelson County, so there are doubts.