Kroger KSR Hometown Classic: Louisville Shawnee at Jackson County

For the second consecutive season, the Kroger KSR Hometown Classic will feature Louisville Shawnee vs. Jackson County. This heartwarming gathering of community encompasses both competition and unity.

One hundred forty-three miles separate Louisville Shawnee and Jackson County. A high school football game brings the two communities together for a celebration of solidarity. Last year’s inaugural Hometown Classic was won by Shawnee 40-0 in Louisville.

Shawnee senior Sircory Brookins said after the contest, “When they come all the way out here, I’ve never seen another team that has done that. They have my appreciation and my thanks. They have all the respect from me. Yeah, we won, but at the same time, I feel that everybody advanced. They’re going through the same struggle, and they’re going to get it back next week.”

The two programs faced off for the first time in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. Shawnee was hard-pressed to find an opponent able to travel to Louisville. Jackson County reached out to them and agreed to make the trek to Louisville to play an improbable game. The heartwarming athletic event gained national attention. The 2021 rematch was canceled before the Eagles and Generals met back up at Shawnee a year ago.

Jackson County is 2-1 on the season. The Generals lost to Trimble County 8-6 in the season opener before defeating Knott County Central 59-22 and Phelps 42-0. Shawnee sports a 1-2 record. The Golden Eagles defeated Valley 32-8 last Friday.

Photo by Steven Peake | Kentucky Sports Radio

Kroger is dedicated to supporting communities across the Commonwealth. KSR is honored to highlight both Shawnee and Jackson County in the Hometown Classic. Kroger is your hometown, community spot for all your shopping needs. Kroger is also proud to support local schools through Kroger Community Rewards. This includes up to 3.5 million in quarterly gifts to the non-profit of your choice. Sign up using your Kroger loyalty card at Kroger.com/communityrewards.