Betsy Layne played a tough matchup on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They came up short against the Knott County Central Patriots, falling 39-13. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Knott County Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Connor Napier, who threw for 162 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes. Brycen Everage helped Napier out on the ground, rushing for 75 yards and one score on only ten carries.
This is the second loss in a row for Betsy Layne and nudges their season record down to 1-3. As for Knott County Central, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Betsy Layne will take on Floyd Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Knott County Central, they will challenge Phelps at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Hornets have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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