[orisonspi]

Belfry has eliminated Middlesboro the past 3 years by an average score somewhere around 36-10.

The Pirates have put up over 40 points against Middlesboro the past two seasons and this year's Jackets defense appears vulnerable as well.

That being said, M-boro is LOADED with athleticism at the skill positions and will pose numerous matchup problems.The ,argin of error against this opportunistic Mboro team is slim to none. Simply put, if the Belfry from the first quarter last night shows up to play then i expect Middlesboro to win by 3 TD.... if Belfry can execute and limit turnovers the Pirates should be able to take this one themselves by a couple scores.

Middlesboro was ranked higher than Belfry at season's end, have a better record, and are yet to lose to a KY team. That being said the Jackets should be favored in this one.