St. X Routs Ballard 37-13 in Playoffs
St. X football advances to the second round of the playoffs with a 37-13 win over Ballard on Friday night.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
St. X football defeated Ballard 37-13 in the first round of the playoffs on Friday night, November 6, 2026. The Tigers advance to face rival Trinity in the second round.
Why it matters
The win keeps St. X alive in the playoffs and sets up a matchup against its local rival Trinity. Balanced contributions across offense, defense and special teams highlighted the team's performance.
The final score was 37-13 in favor of St. X over Ballard in a first-round playoff game. The extraction does not provide yardage, time-of-possession or other statistical breakdowns for the game.
The players
St. X Tigers
St. X is a Louisville-area high school football program that has competed in state playoff competition.
Trinity High School
Trinity is a Louisville-area Catholic high school and longtime rival of St. X in football.
The details
St. X scored a touchdown on a punt return in the first quarter, and William Shoptaw threw touchdown passes to Parker Landis and Campbell Webber. Cooper Yates and Brennan Grinstead led the ground game, and the Tigers emphasized clean defense and limiting explosive plays during the week.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: St. X defeats Ballard 37-13 in the first round of the playoffs.
Next round of the playoffs: St. X faces rival Trinity.
Season Trajectory
The win advances St. X through the KHSAA football playoff bracket, keeping its postseason run alive. Setting up a second-round meeting with Trinity places the Tigers in a rivalry matchup that often carries outsized weight in the Louisville prep football scene.
The result puts St. X into a second-round game against Trinity, so fans tracking the bracket will need to follow that matchup next. The source does not indicate a date or broadcast details for that game.
The takeaway
A balanced effort across all three phases of the game, with clean defense and limited explosive plays, was central to St. X's playoff win. Following the Trinity matchup will show whether that approach holds against a rival.
What happens next
St. X will face rival Trinity in the next round of the playoffs; the date was not specified in the source.
Further reading
Explore more Louisville Football coverage for context on local high school playoff races.
