The Kentucky high school football media poll released Wednesday produced a new leader in Class A and affirmed several dominant teams across the larger divisions.
Big move for Pikeville in Class A
Pikeville vaulted into the top spot in the Class A poll after a key home victory over previously No. 1 Raceland, winning 37-30 on Friday. The win earned Pikeville 13 of 16 first-place votes from the poll's panel and bumped the team to a 2-1 overall record in the latest rankings.
The poll is compiled weekly by a 16-member media panel spread across the state's basketball regions to balance geographic representation. Voters submit first-place choices and point totals that determine the ordered lists for Classes 6A through 1A.
Unanimous leaders hold steady in several classes
Several teams remained unchallenged at the top. In the largest division, Trinity retained its No. 1 position in Class 6A and collected all 16 first-place votes, staying a perfect 3-0. Similarly, Boyle County in Class 4A and Christian Academy in Class 3A each preserved unanimous No. 1 rankings for the second straight week.
Other classes saw less dramatic change. In Class 2A, Beechwood remained the top-ranked team, while Class 5A featured a closely contested top between Scott County and Owensboro.
Close races and movement across classes
Class 5A was one of the tighter races this week. Scott County sits at No. 1 with 10 first-place votes and a 3-0 record, but Owensboro is close behind with four first-place votes and a 2-1 record. Other unbeaten teams such as Woodford County and Pulaski County also remain high in the standings, keeping their playoff hopes and seeding prospects in focus for the coming weeks.
In Class 6A, Trinity's complete control atop the poll is reflected in a sizable points gap between the top two teams. Frederick Douglass and St. Xavier round out the top three, while Manual and Madison Central occupy the next spots after returning solid performances this season.
- Class 6A: Trinity (16 first-place votes), Frederick Douglass, St. Xavier
- Class 5A: Scott County (10 first-place votes), Owensboro (4), Woodford County
- Class A: Pikeville (new No. 1), Raceland (fell from top)
Poll snapshot: Top 10 in Class 6A
| Rank | School | Record | First-place votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity | 3-0 | 16 |
| 2 | Frederick Douglass | 2-0 | — |
| 3 | St. Xavier | 2-1 | — |
| 4 | Manual | 2-1 | — |
| 5 | Madison Central | 3-0 | — |
Why week-to-week polls matter
Weekly media polls serve several purposes: they provide a statewide snapshot of which teams are trending up or down, they influence public perception and local coverage, and they give coaches and fans a benchmark of progress during the regular season leading into postseason seeding. Poll position can be especially important in smaller classes, where playoff matchups are often shaped by perceived strength and regional placement.
For Pikeville, moving to No. 1 in Class A not only rewards a signature win over Raceland but also raises expectations for the program as it pursues deeper postseason runs. For teams like Trinity, Boyle County and Christian Academy, sustained top billing underscores consistent performance through the early portion of the schedule.
What to watch next
Expect the rankings to shift again as teams face conference rivals and interclass matchups in the coming weeks. Close contests — such as the tight 37-30 result that propelled Pikeville — and undefeated clubs will remain the primary drivers of movement in the poll.
The Kentucky High School Football Media Poll will continue to be published online on Wednesday mornings for the duration of the regular season. Coaches, players and fans will be watching whether Pikeville can hold its new perch and whether other contenders can mount challenges in their respective classes.
Marcus Ellison, State Correspondent, WE NEWS.
