Jason Frakes of the Louisville Courier Journal has released his picks for the first round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) football playoffs.
The predictions cover the opening-round matchups scheduled for early November 2026.
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Jason Frakes of the Louisville Courier Journal has released his picks for the first round of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) football playoffs.
The predictions cover the opening-round matchups scheduled for early November 2026.