The Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs (KY) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Montgomery County Indians (KY) on Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Hazard Bulldogs / Lady Bulldogs (KY) vs Montgomery County Indians (KY)
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Montgomery County High School
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Based on the information provided, here is a preview of the upcoming football season for Hazard and Montgomery County.

The 2025-2026 Season: A Clean Slate
As the 2025-2026 Kentucky high school football season gets underway, both the Hazard Bulldogs and the Montgomery County Indians are starting with a clean slate. Both teams have an overall record of 0-0, with no wins, losses, or ties to their name yet. Their home and away records are also at 0-0. Neither team has a win percentage yet, and the points for and points against columns are both at zero. This means all the matchups, stats, and rankings are yet to be determined on the field.

Team Rankings and Key Matchups
In the preseason, Hazard holds a higher ranking than Montgomery County. Nationally, Hazard is ranked 7,218th compared to Montgomery County at 8,773rd. Within Kentucky, Hazard is ranked 100th, while Montgomery County is 124th. Both teams are at the beginning of their regional schedules, with Hazard ranked 7th in its region and Montgomery County ranked 24th.

One key aspect to watch is how each team performs against a common opponent. Both teams are scheduled to play Breathitt County this season. Hazard will face them on September 12, 2025, and Montgomery County on September 26, 2025. The results of these games could provide an early benchmark for comparing the two teams’ performances.

Each game will be crucial for these teams as they try to improve their rankings and position themselves for a successful season.