By Terry Boehmker

NKyTribune sports reporter

There were some anxious moments early in the second half, but Simon Kenton pulled out a 38-21 win over Campbell County on Friday to secure a home game in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs that begin in three weeks.

The Pioneers scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of Friday’s home game to offset their shaky start in the second half. After Campbell County took a 21-17 lead with a touchdown that followed a pass interception, the Camels blocked a punt to get the ball back at the 35-yard line.

But a quarterback sack by Simon Kenton linebacker Tucker Ober on a third-down play forced Campbell County to punt and Simon Kenton came charging back to claim the victory.

“In the second half, it looked like we were about to crumble there

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