Pairings set for third round of 2026 KHSAA football playoffs
Pairings are set in all six KHSAA classifications for the quarterfinal round of the Kentucky high school football playoffs.
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has announced the pairings for the third round of the 2026 football playoffs. All games are set to be played on Friday, November 20th, though the official kickoff times and venues will be revealed soon.
In Class 6A, McCracken County is facing Manual, with South Warren and Trinity also advancing. Simon Kenton will host Frederick Douglass, while Bullitt East takes on Madison Central. In Class 5A, Bowling Green will clash with Owensboro, and Atherton meets Fairdale.
Class 4A features Logan County versus Paducah Tilghman, and Spencer County at North Oldham. Covington Catholic will take on Boyle County, and Corbin meets Highlands. In Class 3A, Murray is set to face Christian Academy, with Lexington Catholic taking on LaRue County.
Bourbon County will host Lloyd Memorial, and Rockcastle County will play against Lawrence County. In Class 2A, Mayfield will host Owensboro Catholic, Somerset will face Lexington Christian, Walton-Verona takes on Beechwood, and Prestonsburg meets Belfry.
In Class A, Newport Central Catholic will play Kentucky Country Day, while Covington Holy Cross faces Bethlehem. Middlesboro is scheduled to play Pikeville, and Raceland will take on Sayre.
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