Bulldogs roll past Hornets in final district game

Kaden Johnson picked up rushing yardage for Lawrence County during a Class 3A, District 8 game at Magoffin County on Friday, Oct. 23. photo by Jim Arnett 

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SALYERSVILLE — Lawrence County defeated Magoffin County 41-16 in a Class 3A, District 8 finale on Friday, Oct. 23.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-1 overall and finished 4-0 in Class 3A, District 8 after registering the win.

The Hornets finished 3-7 overall and 0-4 in Class 3A, District 8 after suffering the loss. Magoffin County hosted Lawrence County for its last game in the 2026 high school football season.  

Lawrence County scored first and never faced a deficit. The Bulldogs entered halftime out in front 28-0.

Lawrence County excelled on the ground, rushing 24 times for 287 yards and five touchdowns.

Kaden Johnson led Lawrence County on the ground, rushing seven times for 90 yards and two touchdowns.

Aiding Lawrence County on the ground, Andrew Ratcliffe, Cavin Williams and Carlo Chicko each added one rushing touchdown.

Mike Artrip paced Lawrence County defensively, recording a game-high nine tackles for the Bulldogs.

Ratcliffe and Johnson each recorded one interception for the Bulldogs. Providing a defensive score, Ratcliffe returned his interception 47 yards for a touchdown.

Providing a lift on special teams for Lawrence County, kicker Isaac Febish made three of five PAT attempts.

Offensively for Magoffin County, Aden Montgomery and Mason Peck each provided one rushing touchdown.

The Bulldogs entered the week with regular season games remaining versus North Laurel and Boyd County. Lawrence County was scheduled to visit North Laurel on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Then, in a quick turnaround, Lawrence County is scheduled to host Boyd County for its final regular season game on Friday, Oct. 30.