High school football rankings: Frederick Douglass headlines Kentucky Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

Broncos enter the season No. 1 after winning first state title last fall.

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Aug 9, 2023, 10:00am
The 2023 high school football season in Kentucky kicks off later this month and MaxPreps has your look at the state's top teams. Defending Class 5A state champion Frederick Douglass (Lexington) owns the No. 1 spot in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25.

Frederick Douglass won its first state title in 2022 after going 15-0. Since opening in 2017, the Broncos have won 69 of their 78 games with a trip to the playoffs every season.

The Broncos return Zuri Madison and Demeco Kennedy, both among the top five senior recruits in the state according to 247Sports.

In addition to Frederick Douglass, other defending state champions include Bullitt East (Mt. Washington) in Class 6A, Boyle County (Danville) in 4A, Christian Academy-Louisville (Louisville) in 3A, Beechwood (Fort Mitchell) in 2A and Pikeville in 1A.

Rankings are computer-generated, factoring in past results and adjustments such as returners and statistical data when available.
Frederick Douglass senior offensive lineman Zuri Madison helped pave the way for the Broncos to go 15-0 and win the state championship. (Photo: Ryan Easterling)
Frederick Douglass senior offensive lineman Zuri Madison helped pave the way for the Broncos to go 15-0 and win the state championship. (Photo: Ryan Easterling)
Kentucky Preseason MaxPreps Top 25

1. Frederick Douglass (Lexington), 15-0 record in 2022
2. Trinity (Louisville), 8-5
3. Christian Academy-Louisville (Louisville), 15-0
4. Bryan Station (Lexington), 10-4
5. St. Xavier (Louisville), 10-2
6. Male (Louisville), 10-5
7. Boyle County (Danville), 13-2
8. Ballard (Louisville), 11-3
9. Covington Catholic (Park Hills), 9-4
10. Bowling Green, 12-3
11. Scott County (Georgetown), 11-2
12. Corbin, 15-1
13. Highlands (Fort Thomas), 9-3
14. Owensboro, 11-3
15. Bullitt East (Mt. Washington), 14-1
16. Central Hardin (Cecilia), 11-2
17. Pikeville, 12-2
18. Woodford County (Versailles), 11-2
19. Johnson Central (Paintsville), 10-3
20. Southwestern (Somerset), 14-1
21. Henderson County (Henderson), 10-3
22. Simon Kenton (Independence), 7-4
23. DuPont Manual (Louisville), 9-3
24. Beechwood (Fort Mitchell), 14-1
25. Central (Louisville), 9-5

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