Boyle County High School continued its winning ways on Saturday night, edging out St. X in a hard‑fought contest that highlighted the talent of senior tight end Seneca Driver. The Bulldogs, who had suffered consecutive shutout losses, finally got on the scoreboard with a pick‑six by Vallen O’Kuma, but the momentum quickly shifted back to Boyle County.
Driver’s dominant performance
Driver, a highly recruited Oklahoma commit, was the clear offensive catalyst, crossing the goal line four times. His size and athleticism made him a matchup nightmare for the St. X defense, and his ability to find the end zone in key moments helped the Bulldogs maintain a lead throughout most of the game.
“He’s a good player,” St. X coach Brian Landis said after the game. “I mean, he’s a large human, he’s a great football player and he plays hard. I’ve just got to do a better job getting our guys prepared for that.”
St. X struggles to respond
After O’Kuma’s defensive touchdown, the Tigers managed only a single touchdown in the fourth quarter. Their offense never found a rhythm, and the lack of sustained drives left them unable to keep pace with Boyle County’s relentless attack.
“I’m not doing a good enough job, and we’re not responding, so I’ve got to figure it out,” Landis admitted. “And I’m gonna get it done because I owe that to these kids, and we’ll get it fixed.” The coach’s candid remarks underscore the challenges the Tigers face as they head into district play.
Looking ahead
With the win, Boyle County solidifies its position heading into the district schedule, while St. X turns its focus to a Week 8 matchup against Manual. Both teams will look to address the shortcomings revealed on Saturday – the Bulldogs aiming to keep their offensive firepower alive, and the Tigers seeking to tighten up a defense that has struggled to stop opponents.
Local fans praised Driver’s performance, noting his poise and determination as a sign of the bright future awaiting him at the collegiate level. As the season progresses, Boyle County hopes to build on this momentum and contend for a district title.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
