Here are the 2026 midseason NKY/ Indiana football stat leaders

Halfway

through the 2026 high school football season, contenders are starting to emerge in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana, especially as district play opens.

But as teams continue to improve, the top players are making their names known. The Enquirer highlights top performances from each week, but let's take a look at who has accrued the top stats through the first five weeks.

Here are the top 10 players (plus ties) in several statistical categories at the midway point of the 2026 season. The top statistical leaders for Southwest Ohio's teams can be found here.

Passing yards and passing touchdowns

Covington Catholic quarterback Dylan Courtney (8) throws a pass as Beechwood defensive lineman Kyle Shaw (57) defends during the football game between Beechwood and Covington Catholic in Covington on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Rushing yards and rushing touchdowns

East Central senior Ryan Minges finds running room during Lawrenceburg at East Central football Aug. 21, 2026 at East Central High School, St. Leon, Indiana

Receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns

Beechwood wide receiver Tyler Fryman (4) catches a first down pass inside the red zone as Covington Catholic defensive back Grant Reardon (7) defends during the football game between Beechwood and Covington Catholic in Covington on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Tackles

Lincoln Tomlinson of Lloyd Memorial fights forward during the KHSAA football game between Campbell County and Lloyd Memorial high schools on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Lloyd Memorial High School.

Sacks

Interceptions

Michael Newborn from Simon Kenton receives the kickoff during the KHSAA football game between Beechwood and Simon Kenton high schools on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.