Football Preview: Prestonsburg Blackcats vs. Betsy Layne Bobcats
The Prestonsburg Blackcats will face off against the Betsy Layne Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated after five-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Last Friday, Prestonsburg was fully in charge, breezing past Pike County Central 45-7 at home. Considering the Blackcats have won three contests by more than 37 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Betsy Layne has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.2 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. Everything went their way against Floyd Central as Betsy Layne made off with a 56-32 victory. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by 24 points or more this season.
Prestonsburg's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Betsy Layne, their victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Things could have been worse for Prestonsburg, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 21-7 loss to Betsy Layne in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Will Prestonsburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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