The Middlesboro Yellowjackets will venture away from home to face off against the Knox Central Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Neither Middlesboro nor Knox Central posted many points in their last games, so it might be the defenses that decide this one.
Middlesboro challenged Williamsburg. in a bug-themed battle last Friday. Middlesboro had to suffer through a 36-6 loss at the hands of Williamsburg. The matchup marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Knox Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a blow against Rockcastle County, falling 38-6. The last quarter was a mere formality, since the game's final score was reached by the end of the third quarter.
Middlesboro moved to 4-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Knox Central, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-5.
Everything came up roses for Middlesboro against Knox Central in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 57-28 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Middlesboro since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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