The Metcalfe County Hornets (KY) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Taylor County Cardinals (KY) on Saturday, August 23, at 5:30 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Kentucky High School Football
Who: Metcalfe County Hornets (KY) vs Taylor County Cardinals (KY)
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nelson County High School
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Metcalfe County and Taylor County football teams are set to kick off their 2025-26 season with high expectations. Both teams are starting with a clean slate, holding a 0-0 record overall, in league play, and in their head-to-head matchups. Their rankings, while not at the top of the state, indicate competitive programs ready to make a push this year.
Team Previews
Metcalfe County Hornets
The Hornets are positioned at in Kentucky and nationally. They are part of Class 2A District 3, which includes Clinton County, Green County, Monroe County, and Somerset. The team’s schedule includes matchups against Green County and Elizabethtown. Their home and away records are both 0-0 heading into the season. The Hornets are looking to build on past performances and climb the state rankings.
Taylor County Cardinals
The Cardinals hold a stronger ranking, sitting at #58 in Kentucky and #4,657 nationally. They compete in Class 4A District 2, alongside Elizabethtown, John Hardin, Marion County, and Nelson County. Taylor County’s schedule features games against Green County and Elizabethtown. With a higher state ranking, the Cardinals will be looking to prove themselves as a top contender in their district and beyond.
The Common Opponent Factor
The two teams will not play each other during the regular season, but they do share two common opponents: Green County and Elizabethtown. Their performance against these teams could provide a telling comparison of their strengths. Taylor County plays Green County on August 29, 2025, and Elizabethtown on September 26, 2025. Metcalfe County will face Green County on October 3, 2025, and Elizabethtown on October 17, 2025. These common matchups will be key in evaluating how both teams measure up against similar competition.
