Simon Kenton Surges Past Campbell County Behind Dominant Ground Game

Three touchdowns in fourth quarter carries Simon Kenton to 38-21 win over Campbell County in district seeding game - NKyTribune

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There were some anxious moments early in the second half, but Simon Kenton pulled out a 38-21 win over Campbell County on Friday to secure a home game in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs that begin in three weeks. The Pioneers scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of Friday’s home game to offset their shaky start in the second half. After Campbell County took a 21-17 lead with a touchd…

Simon Kenton surges past Campbell County behind dominant ground game

Facing a 21–17 deficit late in the third quarter and reeling after a bad snap led to a blocked punt, Simon Kenton needed a spark. The Pioneers found it on defense. Campbell County took over at the Simon Kenton 35-yard line with a chance to extend its lead, but the Pioneers’ defense responded with a key stop, keeping the Camels off the board and shifting the game’s momentum. From that point forward, it was all Simon Kenton. “We kind of just flipp…