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5th Annual Battle of Elkhorn Creek
Presented by Bluegrass Orthopaedics

July 07, 2025



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bluegrass Orthopaedics Announces 5th Annual Battle of Elkhorn Creek Set for August 22, 2025

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKYBluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is proud to return as the presenting sponsor of the fifth annual Battle of Elkhorn Creek, a premier high school football bowl series showcasing top talent from Central Kentucky. This year's event will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, and will feature two marquee matchups taking place simultaneously at separate locations — a new format for this annual tradition.

The 2025 matchups and locations are as follows, with both games kicking off at 7:30 PM:

This marks the first year the Battle of Elkhorn Creek will feature two games at two different stadiums, offering fans and communities even more opportunities to support their teams in a high-stakes, early-season showdown.

To kick off the event, Bluegrass Orthopaedics will host a media day on Saturday, August 16 at 11:00 AM at their Sports Medicine Clinic, located at 3401 Yorkshire Medical Parkway, Lexington, KY 40509. This annual event is possible with assistance from GLICOD and Chick-fil-A, the event will include media access to head coaches and selected players from each team, along with photo opportunities and interviews.

"We're excited to expand the Battle of Elkhorn Creek to two locations this year, giving each matchup its own spotlight," said Cory Brown MS, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine for Bluegrass Orthopaedics. "It's a fantastic way to bring our communities together, celebrate high school football and recognize our athletic trainers."

For more information, please visit www.bluegrassortho.com or follow us on Facebook @BluegrassOrthopaedics.

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ABOUT BLUEGRASS ORTHOPAEDICS

Bluegrass Orthopaedics (BGO) is the largest independent orthopaedic clinic in Central Kentucky, with on-site diagnosis, treatment, and recovery options for every orthopaedic condition. Patients are offered four businesses under one roof - physician medical office, physical therapy, MRI services and outpatient surgery. All of our physicians and physician assistants are professionally trained and are board eligible/certified. BGO wants each patient to feel like they are the center focus. To do so, we combine our commitment of being the most affordable, high quality orthopaedic practice in the commonwealth. Ensuring our time-honored belief that at the core are our values, integrity, respect, and compassion.