Providence's Kalen Sipes running back Player of the Week - 10.5.25

Providence running back Kalen Sipes slides past a defender and turns on the jets to make an 89-yard touchdown on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial. (WDRB image)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Another standout performance on the football field has earned a high school football player some acknowledgement. 

With an overwhelming lead, Providence running back Kalen Sipes is the WDRB Sports Player of the Week for Week 7. 

On Friday, Sipes juked out a defender and turned on the burners for an 89-yard touchdown, leading the Providence Pioneers over Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, 51-7. 

Here's how the voting broke down:

  1. Sipes: 56.4%
  2. Donovan Taylor, Floyd Central wide receiver: 23.5%
  3. Cortez Ricketts, Valley wide receiver: 20.1%

Don't forget to check back every Friday night to cast your vote for the WDRB Sports Player of the Week.

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