Shelby County won its first football playoff game since 2018 on Friday, beating Breckinridge County 44–18 in the Class 4A opener at Hancock County High School. Collins also advanced, defeating Dixie Heights 45–35 in Class 5A.
The Rockets’ win came in their first playoff appearance since 2022. That year, Spencer County knocked them out in the first round, 56–28. The teams meet again Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Spencer County High School in Taylorsville, according to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. The Bears earned their spot with a 49–20 win over Waggener.
Collins won on the road at Dixie Heights High School and advances to face Woodford County on Nov. 13. Woodford County beat Scott 36–6 to advance.
In their playoff opener, the Titans wore a helmet decal honoring classmate Malia “Tiny” Sutherland. Collins Athletics shared a photo of the black helmet with its light-blue stripe and the decal bearing Malia’s name in purple, her favorite color.