Bulldogs repeat as Class 3A, District 8 Champions

photo courtesy of Shela Bowens Photography

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IRVINE — Lawrence County has captured back-to-back KHSAA Class 3A, District 8 Championships.

The Bulldogs beat much-improved Estill County 35-14 in a Class 3A, District 8 game on Friday, Oct. 16.

The win over Estill County allowed Lawrence County to clinch the Class 3A, District 8 title.

With the win, Lawrence County moved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in Class 3A, District 8.

The Bulldogs scored first and never trailed.

After a scoreless opening quarter, Lawrence County entered halftime ahead 14-0.

Kaden Johnson led Lawrence County to the championship-clinching win. Johnson rushed 15 times for 180 yards and four touchdowns.

Following Johnson in Lawrence County’s offensive attack, Caven Williams took 12 carries for 85 yards.

Behind Williams, Chandler Preece rushed six times for 34 yards.

Contributing to Lawrence County’s offensive attack, Gray Derifield added one rushing touchdown.

Chipping in on special teams for Lawrence County, Johnson and Carlo Chicko each scored on a two-point conversion run while Isaac Febish booted an extra-point kick.

Defensively for Lawrence County, Chicko recorded a game-high 29 tackles.

Delivering in Lawrence County’s secondary, Johnson recorded two interceptions.

The Bulldogs claimed back-to-back district titles for the first time since 1997-98.

Lawrence County is scheduled to visit Magoffin County for its final Class 3A, District 8 game in the 2026 high school football season on Friday, Oct. 23.