The same brotherhood that stayed together at the beginning of the season worked as one all the way to the end.
On Nov. 14, the 2025 Bullitt East Football season came to an end after falling to St. Xavier 50-20 in the Second Round of Playoffs, finishing with a record of 7-5. The seniors came into their final year stronger than ever, stepping into a “big brother” role and helping the underclassmen unite as one. Overall, the team has made big strides in improving play calls and tweaking certain pieces.
“They bought in the things we asked them to do and were consistently willing to,” head coach Keegan Kendrick said. “They grew each week and fixed any problems we had from week one to week 13; this has really been a group that has truly done a good job, buying in and coming together week to week.”
Football is a sport that’s really meaningful to a lot and a great way to bond with others who have an equal love for the game, make memories, and stay in good shape. It teaches athletes to keep conditioning and practicing like they would play in order to get good results. Every big and small detail of the game shapes the team and builds on the chance to make a deep playoff run.
“Some advice I would give to somebody is start early; you have to practice hard,” senior quarterback Cole Fackler said. “If you don’t practice like you play, then you’re not going to go out there and do what you have to do in order to get the job done.”
Football is something that can be very life changing for several players, and everyone starts somewhere no matter how early or late they pick it up for the first time. Coaches look for short and long term improvement, not being the “perfect player”. Being part of a team can help build internal confidence, especially if someone is new to it.
“Stick with it and don’t get down on yourself like crazy,” senior defensive tackle Garrett Courtney said. “A little before my freshman year, I didn’t really know where I was going to fit in because I didn’t start playing football until middle school. I thought I was a little bit of an outsider and everyone was already playing for a long time. But as I started playing and getting my sophomore year going, I began finding my place on the team.”
Looking ahead into next fall, the Class of 2027 seniors will be stepping up as leaders for the underclassmen and continuing to build the brotherhood culture. Players will be embracing new roles, and the overall program will stay on the consistent elevation.
