Football Game Preview: Middlesboro Yellowjackets vs. Sayre Spartans

The Middlesboro Yellowjackets will face off against the Sayre Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a eight-game winning streak alive.

Middlesboro is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest victory since September 20, 2024 on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 36-34 win over Harrison County.

Meanwhile, Sayre won against Frankfort last Friday with 56 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Spartans didn't even let Eminence on the board, marking the Spartans' second-straight 56-0 shutout. Considering the Spartans have won five contests by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Middlesboro's victory bumped their record up to 8-0. As for Sayre, their win bumped their record up to 8-1.