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Kentucky High School Football - Pikeville knocked off by Johnson Central
September 12, 2025: Paintsville, KY 41240
 In Friday's non-league game, the Johnson Central Golden Eagles (Paintsville, KY) football team beat the visiting Pikeville Panthers (Pikeville, KY), by a final score of 35-14.
With the win, Johnson Central advances its record to 4-0 on the season.  The Golden Eagles host Pulaski County (Somerset, KY) to encounter the Maroons in a non-league bout on Friday, September 19.  The Maroons go into the bout with a record of 4-0.  Pulaski County won 35-28 in their recent non-league bout against Corbin (Corbin, KY)
The Panthers now own a 2-2 record. They play next when they travel to Belfry for a non-league bout on Friday, September 19. Pikeville will encounter a Pirates team coming off a 57-15 non-league win over Southwestern (Somerset, KY). The Pirates record now stands at 3-1.