Bulldogs compile 8-4 record

Lawrence County finished as the 2024 Class 3A, District 8 Runner-up. Photo by Jim Arnett

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LOUISA — Lawrence County compiled an 8-4 record in the 2024 high school football season.

The Bulldogs advanced to the second round of the 2024 KHSAA Class 3A Playoffs.

Lawrence County finished runner-up behind perennial state title contender Belfry in Class 3A, District 8. The Bulldogs won seven of 10 regular season games, notching wins over Rowan County, Shelby Valley, Harlan County, Estill County, Magoffin County, Powell County and Mason County.

Lawrence County dropped regular season games to Belfry, Perry County Central and Boyd County.

Excelling offensively and defensively, Lawrence County rolled past Clay County 48-7 in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 3A Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8. The Bulldogs amassed 437 yards of total offense in the convincing victory over the Tigers.

Lawrence County visited Bell County in the second round of the KHSAA Class 3A Playoffs. Bell County pulled away to beat the Bulldogs 44-12 in the second round of the KHSAA Class 3A Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 15.

Several experienced players are due to return to the gridiron for Lawrence County in 2025.

After reaching the second round of the KHSAA Class 3A Playoffs, Lawrence County has turned its focus to the offseason. Head coach Alan Short guides the Bulldogs.

Lawrence County will finalize and release its 2025 schedule at a later time.