The Purples drive up I-65 for the first of two trips (for sure) this season (at St X in Week 2) to take on their similar wardrobe opponents the Male Bulldogs. I wasn't able to make the first scrimmage but heard BGs varsity had 3 scores vs Oldham County's varsity who had 2 scores. I don't know anything else about it or format or anything.

Male got a taste of a highly charged Highlands Bluebirds squad and scored 1 varsity TD vs 5 for Highlands.

This is usually a good scrimmage for both teams, as I feel both need it going into the first games that actually count for this year.

For Male, I think they have a new Coach and a young team. But they expect to be good at Male, and I look forward to seeing them.

For BG, Good riddance to 2025. Very tough year for all those in Purple and Gold.

The good part, Anthony Davis already has a year's varsity experience under his belt at QB and only a sophomore. Some really nice pieces available in the younger grades.

The unknown part, pretty much everything else. The OLine must improve and defensively I can't recall a more disappointing effort at the end of the year than was displayed in 2025. Defense has to turn the corner, but with many new faces that will likely take time. But the key is it has to turn that corner, or a similar fate will be awaiting the 2026 Purples. We shall see.

Based off everything I’ve read, I imagine BG will run it up early on Male while it’s V vs V. Good game to see where both squads stand before their gauntlet schedules begin.

3 hours ago, Scottcountyred said:

Based off everything I’ve read, I imagine BG will run it up early on Male while it’s V vs V. Good game to see where both squads stand before their gauntlet schedules begin.

This Purple team is uncharacteristically youthful at key positions on both sides of the ball, so I would strongly urge to be cautious predicting them to run it up on anyone.

Looking at Male's last 3 freshman seasons where they also play sophomores 2 of them were losing seasons. Most of the losses were to St. X and Trinity with a few others like Moeller (OH) and Manual froshmores so they do Play a tough schedule but shows why they have been on the struggle bus considering past success. Then you throw in the limitations put on them by JCPS that was part of why Coach Wolfe decided to leave for other endeavors. They will still get some talented players but maybe not as many as the past. Time will tell.

Any updates on this game? Anyone know of a stream?

Heard it was 14-3 Bowling Green at the half. Don’t know much information beyond that.

Any updates?

24-10 was the Final I heard. No info beyond a score though.

Sorry had phone issues.

After this scrimmage, I'm most impressed with Highland's offense as they put up so many points on what I witnessed tonight as a pretty solid Male defensive unit.

All Varsity Info here:

Male punted on their first possession. On BGs first possession BG worked their way down the field with some nice passes from Davis to his young WRs. On the Male 25, Jett Reynolds juked 25 yards for a TD and opened the scoring at 7-0. Male used about 3 QBs during the 3Qs of varsity play and had about 3-4 INTs. One of which, Jett Reynolds took 101 yards to the house right near the half. Male did hit a 30 yard FG in there too. BG also moved the ball some, but Davis was sacked and fumbled and ended a good drive in Male territory and BG had several holding penalties too.

End of 3Q of Varsity play 14-3 BG.

JV both had a TD from each team.

BG has a Freshman kicker and he did really well tonight. BG used alot of players tonight and I am pretty excited about next week, cautiously so.

BG is young, but they played with more fire in this scrimmage than any game last year other than CAL.

For Male, defensively they are really solid and blitzed heavy in the second quarter. Their LBs are solid. Offensively, they are really young and inexperienced. Their QBs have talent and potential but need alot more reps. They also have a big line.

Going to be a fun season for BG even with the gauntlet schedule. Go Purples!

I would think this would be a promising sign for BG. Even a down Male team is probably a solid team so to beat them by double digits in a half of football should give those young kids a shot in the arm and hopefully lead to a lot more Bg type of season.