Seneca Driver had a night that covered just about everything - a missed touchdown, a turnover, a tackle and then a moment that looked like it wandered straight out of a wrestling ring.
The five-star Boyle County athlete was lined up near the end zone Friday and had a chance to finish the play with six points, but the pass sailed away and Ballard came up with the interception. Driver reacted the right way at first, getting to the ballcarrier and making the tackle. Then things got a little extra.
We’re calling this the Seneca Pile-Driver.
The turnover and the penalty didn’t end up hurting Boyle County much. The Rebels rolled to a 38-3 win over Ballard, a welcome response after taking their first loss of the season two weeks earlier at Highlands.
Driver, though, is no stranger to attention from the officials after turnovers. He was suspended in the loss to Highlands after being ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Lexington Catholic.
Driver’s profile is as big as his reputation on the field. He is a five-star in the 2027 recruiting class and the No. 14 overall player, according to Rivals, which puts him among the highest-ranked players from Kentucky in years. He is committed to play for Jason Witten at Oklahoma.
There’s also some recruiting intrigue tied to Oklahoma’s offense. The Sooners’ attack has been a combination of hot dog water and bologna under Ben Arbuckle in 2026, while Will Stein has been getting production from his tight ends, who have accounted for four of the team’s seven receiving touchdowns through three games. If that trend keeps rolling, Kentucky could have a shot at flipping the talented luchador tight end.
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