Louisville has gone a perfect 3-0 against New Albany recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Wildcats will welcome the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Louisville's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
Louisville is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed past Ripley to the tune of 49-7. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won four in a row.
Kayleb White
| 11/07/25 vs Ripley | 2 |
| 09/12/25 vs Holmes County Central | 2 |
| 10/31/25 vs Greenwood | 1 |
| 10/10/25 vs Kosciusko | 1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Shannon | 1 |
Louisville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Triston Edwards out in front who threw for 253 yards and three TDs while completing 81.2% of his passes. Kayleb White was in the mix too, providing the Wildcats with two scores.
Louisville's run defense was locked in: Ripley could only muster 1.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Christian Hardin for the heroic effort on defense: he. Louisville's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.7.
Louisville didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of LaCorien Turnipseed and Amilliyun Foster.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, New Albany beat Shannon 42-36 on Thursday.
New Albany's win came from a few key players Louisville will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kylen Knox, who rushed for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Braden Shettles was another key player, throwing for 215 yards and one TD.
One reason for the win was New Albany's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Parker Skinner, Emanuel Tucker, and Parker Hicks, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Louisville's record now sits at 8-2. As for New Albany, their record is now 8-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Louisville has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 209.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like New Albany struggles in that department as they've been averaging 168.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Louisville against New Albany when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 39-7 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Bulldogs' Dedric Robinson Jr, who rushed for 143 yards and one score. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Wildcats to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
