The Corbin (KY) varsity football team will play a home playoff game against Wayne County (Monticello, KY) on Friday, November 15, at 7:30 PM.

What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Corbin (KY) vs Wayne County (KY)
When: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 4A
Live stream: Watch live on NFHS Network

Wayne County vs. Corbin: A 2024-2025 Football Showdown

The upcoming football matchup between Wayne County and Corbin promises to be an exciting battle between two formidable teams with impressive records and distinct strengths. Here’s a closer look at both teams’ performance so far in the 2024-2025 season, as well as their common opponents and scoring trends.

Team Overview

• Wayne County (8-3 overall, 2-2 in District play)
• Corbin (10-1 overall, 3-0 in District play)

Wayne County enters this game with a solid 8-3 record, showcasing a strong overall performance, including a respectable 4-2 record at home and 4-1 on the road. Their performance in the district has been somewhat mixed with a 2-2 record, but they have proven their resilience throughout the season. On the other hand, Corbin has been near-perfect, boasting an impressive 10-1 record and an undefeated 3-0 mark in District play. They are also unbeaten at home (5-0) and in neutral-site games (2-0), showcasing their dominance.

Scoring Averages

Both teams have shown the ability to put up solid points throughout the season. Here’s how their scoring compares:

• Wayne County has averaged 29.3 points per game, with the bulk of their scoring coming in the first and fourth quarters (11.5 and 11.0 points, respectively). Their second-quarter struggles are evident, where they only average 3.5 points.
• Corbin, on the other hand, has averaged a high 41.8 points per game. Their most productive quarter is the third, where they score an average of 12.7 points, and they’ve been quite consistent, with scoring in each quarter nearly matching their overall average.

Common Opponents

Both Wayne County and Corbin faced off against some of the same opponents this season, and both teams had strong performances against these common rivals. Notably:

• Wayne County defeated Russell County 30-21 and Whitley County 42-35.
• Corbin also triumphed over Russell County 48-13 and Whitley County 49-0.

Both teams are undefeated against their shared opponents, and these victories highlight their capability against tough competition.

Record Breakdown

The breakdown of each team’s performance in different settings is as follows:

• Wayne County:
  • 4-2 at home, 4-1 away.
  • A solid record of 8-3 in-state but no out-of-state games played.
• Corbin:
  • 5-0 at home, 3-1 away, and 2-0 in neutral-site games.
  • A perfect 10-1 record in-state and no out-of-state games.

While both teams have been impressive, Corbin’s consistency and dominance, particularly at home and in district play, make them the favorite heading into this game.

Head-to-Head Matchup

Although both teams share a solid win record and strong performances against common opponents, neither team has faced off against each other yet this season. This game will be their first head-to-head matchup, making it all the more intriguing to see how these two powerhouses stack up against one another.

Conclusion

As Wayne County and Corbin face off this season, the game promises to be a clash of high-powered offenses and strong team dynamics. Wayne County’s resilience and ability to execute late in the game will be tested against Corbin’s dominant defense and high-scoring offense. With Corbin’s perfect record in district play and Wayne County’s steady overall performance, it’s sure to be an exciting matchup that could have significant implications for the district standings.