Media poll ranks seven Northern Kentucky teams for 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Media poll ranks seven Northern Kentucky teams for 2026 season
Summary

Statewide media members released the first football rankings of the 2026 Kentucky high school season ahead of Week 3. Seven Northern Kentucky programs secured spots in the top 10 across their respective classes despite early-season uncertainty. Beechwood claimed the top spot in Class 2A, while Highlands, Covington Catholic, and Lloyd Memorial earned top-five placements in their classes. Trinity, Scott County, Boyle County, Christian Academy, and Raceland hold the No. 1 rankings in their respective divisions. The poll reflects input from 16 media members from across Kentucky, as compiled by Jason Frakes. Programs continue their regular season schedules this week following the two-week introductory period.

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  • Seven Northern Kentucky teams hold top-10 positions across the six KHSAA football classes.
  • Beechwood holds the No. 1 rank in Class 2A following a win against Indian Hill.
  • Sixteen media members from across the state contributed to the compilation of the rankings.
  • Class 3A, 4A, and 6A features unanimous top-ranked teams heading into Week 3.
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Three classes have a unanimous No. 1 to begin the season while Northern Kentucky has at least one team in the top 10 of every class.

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