HENDERSON, Ky. — Henderson County closed out the regular season Friday night with a 50-2 loss to Owensboro, as the Red Devils controlled the game on both sides of the football.
Owensboro put together a dominant offensive performance, finishing with 549 yards of total offense, including 302 rushing yards and 247 through the air. The Red Devils also recorded 24 first downs, went 4-for-7 on third down, and did not punt or turn the football over throughout the contest.
The Colonels struggled to find consistency offensively against the Owensboro defense, finishing with 165 total yards. Henderson County managed just 47 yards on the ground and 118 through the air while recording 10 first downs.
Senior QB Brody Belt led the Colonels offensively, rushing for 39 yards on 12 carries while completing 16 of 29 passes for 118 yards. Belt also threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown.
RB Jack Dalton provided a receiving option for Henderson, finishing with five receptions for 40 yards.
The Colonels finished 4-for-13 on third-down conversions and were unable to convert either of their two fourth-down attempts. Henderson also finished with two turnovers, both coming through interceptions.
Despite the difficult regular-season finale, Henderson County will now turn its attention toward the postseason.
The Colonels finish the regular season with a 4-6 record and will travel to Bradenburg next week to take on Meade County in the opening round of the KHSAA Class 6A playoffs.
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