Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees at Marion County Knights — nonleague opener set for Aug. 22

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Bethlehem travels to Marion County for a nonleague opener on Friday, Aug. 22. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. ET at Marion County High School in Lebanon, Ky. — the Marion County Knights will host the Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees in a season-opening meeting between two 0-0 teams.

Why this matters

  • Date/time: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 — 6 p.m. ET (listed as 3 p.m. PDT on the event page; converted to Eastern time for the local start).

  • Location: Marion County High School, Lebanon, Ky.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/games/5735748-bethlehem-vs-marion-county

  • Home: Marion County Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/teams/243353-marion-county-knights (fans: 3)

  • Away: Bethlehem Eagles/Banshees — https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/teams/229035-bethlehem-eaglesbanshees (fans: 3)

A quick look

Both teams enter the contest at 0-0 as they open the season. There’s no recent meeting listed between the programs on the matchup page, so Friday’s game offers a fresh first chapter in this matchup. Marion County follows this game with a home date against Knox Central next Friday (Aug. 29); Bethlehem travels to face Washington County on Aug. 29.

Streaming and tickets

  • Marion County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/marion-county-high-school-lebanon-ky/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Bethlehem NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bethlehem-high-school-bardstown-ky/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to watch online, check the NFHS Network links above for streaming availability and any subscription requirements.)

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Stay tuned to SBLive for pregame notes, roster updates and final coverage as kickoff approaches.