COVINGTON, Ky. —

The opening round of the Kentucky high school football playoffs kicked off Friday night, and most Northern Kentucky teams had convincing wins to keep their seasons alive.

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COVINGTON CATHOLIC 36, JOHNSON CENTRAL 29

Johnson Central jumped out to a 14–0 lead early in the second quarter, but Covington Catholic erupted with a stunning offensive surge. On the first play after the kickoff, Cash Harney sprinted 65 yards for a touchdown, then followed a failed Golden Eagles field-goal attempt with an 80-yard scoring run on the Colonels’ next snap. After a quick three-and-out, Dylan Gaiser ripped off a 47-yard touchdown on the first play of the ensuing drive, giving CovCath a 21–14 lead after three offensive plays totaling 192 yards. Johnson Central tied

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