Frederick Douglass edged Boyle County 15-14, turning a dramatic final play before halftime into the winning score and shutting out the Rebels after the break. Senior running back Dakari Talbert scored twice, while the Broncos’ defense stopped Boyle County’s final fourth-down attempt to seal the win.

By the Numbers
  • Talbert: 24 carries, 116 rushing yards and a touchdown, plus an 18-yard receiving touchdown.
  • Frederick Douglass held Boyle County to 27 passing yards in the second half and 80 rushing yards on 36 carries.
  • Frederick Douglass is 10-0; Boyle County is 8-2.
Yes, But

Boyle County led 14-6 late in the second quarter and limited Frederick Douglass to 34 passing yards, but a safety and Talbert’s touchdown catch on the final play of the half swung the lead to the Broncos.

State of Play
  • Frederick Douglass preserved its unbeaten record with a fourth-down stop with 2:18 left.
  • Both teams close the regular season next Friday: Frederick Douglass faces Henry Clay, while Boyle County plays Whitley County.
Bottom Line

Frederick Douglass won a defensive second half and made its last first-half possession count—enough to turn a one-point thriller into its 10th straight win.