Dayton Football Star Sets New State Records in Inaugural Game at New Stadium
Record-Breaking Performance by Ryle's Jacob Savage and Malachi Kennedy's Historic Night
In the world of high school sports in Kentucky, records were broken and milestones achieved last week.
Ryle senior linebacker Jacob Savage made history on Friday, setting a new record as his team's all-time leader in tackles during a 44-0 win over Conner. Savage's five tackles in the game raised his career total to an impressive 409, surpassing the previous record held by Court Mace with 408 tackles and Mark Gray with 403.
Meanwhile, Dayton sophomore running back Malachi Kennedy joined an elite list of nine players in Kentucky state history with his eight-touchdown performance in a single game. Kennedy's touchdowns came through rushing and one through a 62-yard pass play, contributing to his team's 62-49 win over Pendleton County.
Boone County grad Shaun Alexander, one of the many players with seven touchdowns in a game in Kentucky high school history, also had a memorable night. Alexander's seven touchdowns helped his team secure a victory, adding to his impressive career stats.
In the realm of volleyball, there were significant achievements as well. Sandi Kitchen, volleyball coach at Villa Madonna, reached a milestone of 501 wins in her 31-season coaching career. However, there is no information available about which player achieved the 500th victory as a volleyball coach at Villa Madonna in the 2025 season. Andrea Sullivan, volleyball coach at Scott, boasts a coaching record of 502-319 in 23 seasons.
Brossart will return to the small school state tournament for the 12th consecutive year as the 10th Region champion. The All "A" Classic state volleyball tournament, set for Sept. 12-13 at Owensboro Convention Center, will see Beechwood making its first appearance since 2015. The winner of the 10th Region volleyball tournament title has yet to be decided.
Lastly, Newport Central Catholic will compete in the All "A" Classic boys state golf tournament for the first time since 2012. The dates for these tournaments were not specified in the provided information.
These performances and achievements highlight the talent and dedication of Kentucky's high school athletes and coaches, setting the stage for more exciting moments in the upcoming season.
