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I think this is a huge game for a lot of reasons. Coaches might downplay it, but Prestonsburg has absolutely dominated this rivalry. In fact, I don’t think BL has ever beaten Pburg.

Betsy Layne is coached by former Pburg QB/DB, Jarredd Jarrell who played under John Derossett and was very successful as a Blackcat in multiple sports. The Bobcats would love to win this game, especially at Blackcat Stadium. In the past BL never really stood much of a chance of keeping this game from being a running clock in Pburgs favor. Last year, BL probably fielded one of their best teams in school history, but the game between these two was cancelled because of covid. This season, BL returns a lot of talent and realistically has a chance to beat Prestonsburg at football. The Bobcats also have arguably the most athletic and best player that’ll be on the field in Brady Robinson. He’ll start at QB for the Bobcats and he’ll be the player Pburg has to key on all night.

Prestonsburg returns a very senior heavy team. I think they’ll play 13 or 14 seniors this season, so expectations under Brewer are at a all time high. Folks want to see this program win and more importantly compete for a district championship. Winning this game against BL is very important. It’s almost a can’t lose game. Pburg’s first two games couldn’t have been against two teams that want to beat them and beat them bad more than Betsy Layne and Magoffin County. So again, winning game 1 vs. Betsy Layne is very important.

I think the Blackcats have the better team, I just worry about defending a mobile athletic quarterback like Robinson. If he’s able to keep drives alive with his feet and the Bobcats can score at least 26+ points, BL wins. If Pburg is able to run the ball the way they want and hit on a few passes then Pburg wins.

It’ll be a good game with a fun atmosphere and I expect Prestonsburg to make the plays in the second half to win. Blackcats have to avoid shooting themselves in the foot. That means missing opportunities, turning the ball over, and drives stalling out.

Prestonsburg wins, 24-18.

Good luck to both teams… Go Blackcats!!!

I’d say if BL wins this one and Pburg travels to Magoffin and loses that one, then it will be the end of the Brewer era.  Prestonsburg should never be in a conversation of potentially losing to Betsy Layne.  


BL has beaten Prestonsburg only once. Both schools have had a football team for almost 100 years.  

These first two games for Pburg will determine their season. 

Betsy Layne 22
Pburg 18

Betsy Layne fielded their first team in 1977.  Their only win against the Blackcats was in 1986.

Jack Hall was the coach at BL and defeated Prestonsburg. Did John D get a W when he was at BL?

No, his last season at Betsy Layne, Prestonsburg won in overtime by a score of 14-12.