The Raceland (KY) varsity football team will face Sayre (Lexington, KY) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, December 6, at 12:00 PM. This matchup is part of the “2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 1A” tournament.
Raceland vs Sayre Game Info:
What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Raceland (KY) vs Sayre (KY)
When: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Where: Kroger Field
Bracket: 2024 Kentucky High School Football Playoff Brackets: KHSAA – Class 1A
Live stream: Watch here
Game preview: Raceland vs Sayre
As the 2024-2025 football season winds down, Sayre and Raceland have emerged as standout teams in Kentucky. Both programs have delivered impressive performances, but Sayre has solidified its dominance with a perfect 14-0 record. Here’s an in-depth look at their season achievements and how they compare.
Team Rankings and Records
- Sayre
- Overall Record: 14-0
- District Record: 3-0
- Home Record: 9-0
- Away Record: 5-0
- Win Percentage: 1.000
- Points For (PF): 621
- Points Against (PA): 73
- Raceland
- Overall Record: 11-4
- District Record: 3-0
- Home Record: 6-2
- Away Record: 4-2
- Neutral Record: 1-0
- Win Percentage: .733
- Points For (PF): 475
- Points Against (PA): 186
Scoring Averages
- Sayre leads with an average of 44.4 points per game, showing a strong start in the first quarter with 15.7 points.
- Raceland averages 31.7 points per game, peaking in the first quarter with 13.7 points but showing a decline in later quarters.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Sayre | Raceland |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | 28.8 | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | 42.4 | – |
| Receiving Yards/Game | 42.4 | – |
| Total Yards/Game | 71.2 | – |
| Tackles/Game | 12.5 | – |
| Sacks/Game | 0.2 | – |
| Points/Game | 9.0 | – |
Team Leaders
- Sayre:
- Rushing: Charlie Slabaugh with 81.5 yards per game.
- Passing: Luke Pennington with 183.7 yards per game.
- Receiving: Brock Coffman with 92.3 yards per game.
- Total Yards: Luke Pennington with 189.7 yards per game.
- Tackles: Charlie Slabaugh with 9.0 tackles per game.
- Sacks: Jud Masters with 0.5 sacks per game.
- Points: Brock Coffman with 10.0 points per game.
Common Opponents
Both teams faced several common opponents this season, with Sayre dominating in all matchups (6-0) and Raceland suffering one loss to Pikeville.
| Opponent | Sayre Result | Raceland Result |
| Nicholas County | (W) 42-0 | (W) 65-0 |
| Berea | (W) 56-7 | (W) 70-7 |
| Eminence | (W) 49-6 | (W) 41-13 |
| Fairview | (W) 63-0 | (W) 56-6 |
| Paris | (W) 41-20 | (W) 28-14 |
| Pikeville | (W) 21-6 | (L) 16-13 |
Playoff Performance
Both teams have excelled in the playoffs, maintaining undefeated records (4-0). Sayre’s defensive prowess is evident, allowing just 6 points to Pikeville, a team that handed Raceland one of its four losses.
Conclusion
Sayre’s perfect record and superior scoring averages highlight a season of dominance. Their balanced offense, led by Luke Pennington and Charlie Slabaugh, combined with a rock-solid defense, sets them apart. Raceland has shown resilience and capability, but Sayre’s consistency and all-around performance cement their status as the top team in Kentucky for the 2024-2025 season.
