[BlackcatAlum]

In Betsy Layne's last two games, they've given up over 1000 yards to Powell County and Knott Central.

Prestonsburg didn't even have to throw the ball in the last matchup, as they ran the ball 63 times for 423 yards and 6 TDs. I think BL stopped Pburg's offense 1 time in that game on Pburg's second possession.

If Betsy Layne has any shot at winning this game, they'll not only need big games from McCutcheon and Parsons offensively, but they'll need their defense to play their best game yet.

Prestonsburg is going to want to come out and run the football early and often and just wear Betsy Layne down. Blackcats just need to avoid turning the ball over and playing smart football like they have most of the season. That's what's won them football games.

Officials for this game will be from the 16th region.

Kickoff is at 7PM

And in Prestonsburg’s last two games

Breathitt was up 28-0 in the first quarter 
East Ridge ran for 252 yards against Pburg 

You added Pburg didn’t even have to pass the ball in the first game to win like they have a pass game. They’ve thrown 54 passes on the season for 9 TDs and 5 INTs. If Prestonsburg is throwing the ball, we are in a good spot cause they are getting away from their identity. You all won by 7 points the first game. 

I added all that because the last two games matter zero in this one. Two teams that have a lot to play for and have a lot of pride in what they are doing. Betsy Layne has a chance to make history and Prestonsburg has a chance to cement an unbelievable start for Hager’s tenure and the revitalization of that program. Everything is out the window when the balls kicked tomorrow at 7 pm. This is going to be a war and a pure joy to watch. Hope both teams have a great game and finish the game healthy.

Say what you will about the Breathitt County game, Pburg went down there and got spanked, but ER had just over 100 yards at halftime. Pburg's JV played the entire second half with a running clock.

Prestonsburg never had to throw the football against BL's defense. It's the only game all season Prestonsburg never threw the football. Coincidence, nope. Blackcats offense was never behind the chains or in a spot where they needed to throw the football. Go back and watch the first game if you want. And sure, Pburg won by 7 in that first matchup, but weren't the Blackcats up 12 with just over 2 mins left? Then driving inside the Bobcat 30 when they ran the clock out? They could've tried to have punched another touchdown in, but Pburg just tried to run the clock out.

If giving up 1000 yards of offense to Powell and Knott County aren't acknowledged as a concern by a BL fan, such as yourself and just relying on "you can throw the last few games out the window" then it is what it is my man.

I too am hoping for a great game, but I think BL needs to play better defense and force Pburg to have to play behind the chains. If Pburg is running for 4-6 yards a carry and it's 3rd and short all night, then they're going to eat up clock and wear BL down. Pburg's defense needs to tackle better and get stops. They can't allow a special teams TD like in the last game either.