Football Preview: Betsy Layne Bobcats vs. Prestonsburg Blackcats
Betsy Layne hasn't had much luck against Prestonsburg recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Betsy Layne Bobcats will challenge the Prestonsburg Blackcats at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Betsy Layne is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They put the hurt on Knott County Central with a sharp 40-18 win. Winning may never get old, but the Bobcats sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
It was another big night for Andrew Mccutcheon, who rushed for 263 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 94-yard run.
Betsy Layne was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 409 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 174 rushing yards in 11 consecutive contests.
Betsy Layne didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Connor Bentley.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Prestonsburg, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat East Ridge 39-8. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Blackcats considering their six-point performance the game before.
Betsy Layne's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Prestonsburg, they pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home.
Betsy Layne came up short against Prestonsburg in their previous matchup back in September, falling 39-32. Can Betsy Layne avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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