Friday, August 28, 2026Time TBARegular Season

Away Team | Panthers

Elder

Cincinnati, Ohio

2026 Record2-0

Team Profile

Home Team

Covington Catholic High School

Park Hills, KY

2026 Record3-1

Team Profile

Kentucky

28RTN Prospects

3College Commits

11Scholarship Offers

32Matchup Index

RTN Matchup Intelligence

Programs at a Glance

Elder

2026 Record2-0

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)35.0 PF / 1.5 PA

2025 Record12-1

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)28.3 PF / 15.2 PA

3-Year Record25-12

5-Year Record41-21

Recent Playoff RunRegular Season

Published RankingNot currently ranked

Covington Catholic High School

2026 Record3-1

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)42.0 PF / 19.0 PA

2025 RecordArchive building

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)Not available

3-Year RecordNot available

5-Year RecordNot available

Recent Playoff RunNot available

Published RankingNot currently ranked

Recent Form

Previous Game

ElderLast Time OutW

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

35Home vs.3

Middletown High School

Points For: 35
Points Against: 3
Point Margin: +32

View Previous Matchup

Covington Catholic High SchoolLast Time OutW

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

50Away vs.6

Larry A Ryle High School

Points For: 50
Points Against: 6
Point Margin: +44

View Previous Matchup

Editorial Intelligence

Inside the Game

Elder

Elder has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 25-12.

RTN currently connects 23 prospects to the roster, including 1 college commit.

Covington Catholic High School

Covington Catholic High School has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup.

RTN currently connects 5 prospects to the roster, including 2 college commits.

Recruiting Intelligence

Players to Know

Elder

Kaden EstepClass of 2027

Position: QB
Height: 6'1.5"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Committed College: Miami OH
Top Honor: 1st Team All-State

Pete FortkampClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: 6'2
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: One of two sophomores to be named first-team All-Greater Catholic League-South, Fortkamp had 81 total tackles, eight tackles for a loss, three sacks, three fumb

Chase WalpoleClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6'1
Weight: 185 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team

Brody TurnerClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: 6'2
Weight: 220 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team

Brody TurnerClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 220 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Conference

Chase WalpoleClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Conference

Jayven HutchinsonClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6'0
Weight: 250 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 1st Team

Jayven HutchinsonClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 250 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 1st Team All-Conference

Max DooganClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6'0
Weight: 220 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team

Max DooganClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6-0
Weight: 220 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Conference

Nick CassaroClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: 6'1
Weight: 290 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team

Nick CassaroClass of 2027

Position: OL
Height: 6-1
Weight: 290 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Conference

Pete FortkampClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 1st Team All-Conference

Andrew MulvaneyClass of 2028

Position: RB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Andrew TallonClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Brady AndriaccoClass of 2027

Position: QB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Cam AndersonClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Conner SchrekClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Drew WauligmanClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Gaveay CraigClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Jake BierClass of 2028

Position: WR
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Major KittlesClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Tyler HomanClass of 2027

Position: K
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Covington Catholic High School

Jonny LindClass of 2027

Position: IOL
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 272 lbs.
Committed College: Army
Top Honor: Not listed

Owen PitzerClass of 2027

Position: ATH
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230 lbs.
Committed College: Ball State
Top Honor: Not listed

Cash MyersClass of 2028

Position: LB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Named to the second-team All-Northern Kentucky for defense and was voted to the DII all-star team by the Northern Kentucky Football Coaches Association.

Brandon SmithClass of 2029

Position: ATH
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Logan ZembrodtClass of 2028

Position: P
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Game Information

Elder at Covington Catholic

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Kickoff: TBA
Venue: TBA
Location: Kentucky
Classification: Division 1
Conference / District: Nonconference or not listed

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