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Friday, October 9, 2026Time TBARegular Season

Away Team | Panthers

Elder

Cincinnati, Ohio

2026 Record2-0

at

Home Team | Apaches

Fort Thomas

Arizona

2026 Record1-3

Kentucky

23RTN Prospects

1College Commits

5Scholarship 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

Fort Thomas

2026 Record1-3

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)13.5 PF / 30.0 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, Sep 11, 2026

35Home vs.0

Points For: 35
Points Against: 0
Point Margin: +35

View Previous Matchup

Fort ThomasLast Time OutL

Fri, Sep 11, 2026

22Home vs.34

Desert Heights Prep

Points For: 22
Points Against: 34
Point Margin: -12

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.

Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup.

Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.

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

Fort Thomas

Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.

Game Information

Elder at Fort Thomas Highlands

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Kickoff: TBA
Venue: TBA
Location: Kentucky
Classification: Division 1
Conference / District: Nonconference or not listed

Coach or School UpdateSubmit schedule changes, verified scores, or game statistics.

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