[BlackcatAlum]

What a roller coaster of a game for both teams and their fans! This game had it all and went a lot of how I expected. Both teams left it all out there, but mistakes were made by both teams. Penalties, turnovers, questionable calls, and it all came right down to the last second.

This was a must win game for Prestonsburg. No other way to say it. These 14 seniors deserved this win. They've been through some tough times at Prestonsburg. They've heard it from everyone about how good Prestonsburg used to be and how they aren't supposed to lose this game or that game. This is the year the program under Brandon Brewer is supposed to take that next step and compete and win games they're supposed to. Tonight was a step in the right direction and a good win for the program.

I thought both teams had their good moments and also had their bad. Which is expected between two rivals opening weekend. Pburg's passing game looked good. This isn't a drop back and beat you with the pass team, it's a fool you with a play action here and there. The counter and reverse plays worked well all night. I thought Ethan Jarvis and Jon Little played outstanding for the Blackcats. They also got two huge plays from sophomore's Dalton Elliott and Alex Harris. Also, a huge shoutout goes to senior Jacob Jarrell for pressuring Robinson on that last play. Lastly, offensively, I'd like to mention that freshman center, Logan Hall played mistake free football tonight also.

Defensively for Pburg, they struggggggled tackling, but they made the plays necessary to win the game. Stripping Music at the goal line was a big time play and without it they lose this game. Again, pressuring Robinson on the last play was a huge play. I thought freshman Logan Stumbo played great at linebacker. He had to have had 10+ tackles tonight. Gavin Stephens was big also. Lots to work to do on defense for the Blackcats, but they made plays when they absolutely needed to.

I thought Betsy Layne outplayed Prestonsburg for most of the game. First drive looked bad, but other than that BL moved the chains well. Offensive line was big and blocked well. Reece Music and Brady Robinson give the Blackcat defense fits the whole game, but turnovers and the decision to not punt the football at all really hurt the Bobcats. Betsy Layne kinda runs a backyard type offense and tries to out athlete you. Against teams like Raceland and Paintsville you're not going to be able to do that at all.

It was a fun game to watch and a great atmosphere. I'm glad football season is back.

Congrats Blackcats!!! Best of luck on the rest of your season Betsy Layne!