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I am being honest in my assessment.

Paintsville was starting a freshman QB in his first career start and J. Allen went out early in the 1st quarter. With all of that Paintsville was in the game (down 4 points) in the 4th.

You get all bent out of shape because I say that Paintsville could possibly beat Pikeville at Pikeville like the two didn’t play already this year. I think it shocked some people on here that Paintsville could actually match Pikeville’s athleticism.

Now, back to this game, I feel Pikeville pulls away in the 2nd half. 21-7 at the half. 35-14 final.

Allen didn’t go down until late in the 2nd quarter literally a few plays before halftime.

I also hate to say this but he didn’t have much of an impact in his time on the field either. The Thompson kid impresses me more. Maybe he doesn’t have the physical attributes as much. But that kid gives you it all much like Collum at Pikeville.

This game hinges all on whether Hazard can shorten the game. If not, it is a long night for the Dawgs. If they can then we’re in for a special game.

Either way until proven otherwise Pikeville is the favorite and no betting man Hazard or elsewhere would be smart to pick against them.

Atmosphere should be electric. Hopeful Hazard fans show up. Crowds have been scarce this season.