By JAMES BROWN
WCLU Sports
Barren County’s football season ended Friday night with a 19-7 loss at Apollo in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.
The Trojans had several chances in the game, but they were only able to finish one scoring drive.
After a scoreless first quarter in which both teams missed 30-plus yard field goals, the Eagles took a lead on the first play of the second period. Maxwell Johnson connected with Eli Williams on a 63-yard pass. Uziel Munguia added the extra point.
Barren answered that score on its next drive. Jaxson Byrd rushed 11 yards for a touchdown with 8:37 left in the first half. Jacob Dooley added the extra point kick and the game was tied 7-7.
The Eagles drove to the Trojans’ 24-yard-line on their next drive, but Barren turned away the threat.
On their next drive, the Trojans failed to convert on a fourth and one and gave Apollo the ball at Barren’s 33. The Eagles finished the drive with a 3-yard touchdown pass from Johnson to Landen Bratcher.
Kataviun Fryar blocked the extra point attempt and Apollo led 13-7 with 3:14 left in the second period.
The Trojans drove to the Eagles’ 14-yard-line on their next drive, but a holding penalty stalled the drive. Barren turned the ball over on downs.
Barren got the ball to start the second half and pushed to Apollo’s 20, but a penalty stalled that drive as well.
The Eagles finished their first drive of the second half with a two-yard touchdown pass from John Edge to Williams. Barren stuffed the two-point attempt and Apollo led 19-7 with 1:28 showing in the third period.
The Trojans drove deep into Eagles territory on their next two drives, but came away without points.
Coach John Myers said after the game that his team played hard enough to win, but couldn’t finish its scoring chances.
Corbin Wells led Barren on the ground with 17 carries for 117 yards. Briggs Harris ran for 81 yards, while Braxton Carnes rushed for 58, Jaxson Byrd had 44, and Cameron Gutierrez finished with 33 yards on the ground.
Harris passed for 50 yards. Wells had 20 yards receiving, while Byrd and Jaxon Pierce each had 15 yards receiving.
Barren County finishes the 2025 season at 5-6 overall.
See a gallery from the game here.
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