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2013 WYMT Pigskin Preview: Betsy Layne Bobcats

BETSY LAYNE, Ky. (WYMT) - For our latest DQ Grill and Chill Pigskin Preview we travel to Floyd County where the Betsy Layne Bobcats are looking to take that next step in Class 2A District 8.

The Betsy Layne Bobcats could easily be considered one of the more consistent teams around, going 7-4 in each of the last three seasons. However, since moving to Class 2A District 8 the Bobcats are just 1-5 against district opponents. This season though will be different.

"I think this year is the year that we actually show everybody in our district and region that we're here and we're going to make plays and we're going to win games," says senior tight end Blake Spencer.

"We're ready for that test," adds head coach Jonathan Parsons. "We want to play some bigger teams. We toughened the schedule so hopefully it pays off for us."

It's a special collection of players and Parsons knows what kind of potential lies within his team. "This is the year that something could be special if they continue to progress."

"It's not just to make plays. It's not just to run the ball or pass the ball. It's the brotherhood, family," explains Houston Hall, a senior running back.

This 'family' has accomplished a lot in their years in the blue and white, but there is one summit they want so desperately to conquer.

"Win district," says senior quarterback Dylan Hamilton. "That's our main, that's our first goal is to win district. After that, it's just a bonus."

And for that dream to become a reality there may not be a bigger game in the history of the program than the one to be played September 27th.

"I expect the hill to be rocking when the (Prestonsburg) Blackcats come up," says Spencer. "It should be crazy, and we're going to be ready."

The Bobcats begin their season, and their run at a district crown, in the Pike County Bowl on Friday, August 30th.

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