[Belichick]

Belfry wins if they don’t turn it over. They just have to run the ball and we know they can do that. Pikeville has not shown an ability to stop the run. Corbin doesn’t place a premium on the run and likes to sling it around and Raceland doesn’t have a good line but JC and LCA shredded Pikeville on the ground. If Belfry thinks they are a passing team because they have had some success this year and try to do that, I think they’ll make some mistakes. Pikeville has some pass rushers and better players in their secondary than anyone the Pirates have faced. Belfry has a tendency for a fumble here and there as well. I think there is a time for them to throw but this game isn’t it. Belfry has the best offensive line Pikeville has faced and RBs to get the job done. If they keep it clean and run it, Pikeville won’t get enough stops to win. If Belfry play calling gets suspect or they have a couple of turnovers, Pikeville will beat them IF the Panthers have a good mix of run and pass on offense. Belfry is giving up a lot of points this year and their defense has some holes. Pikeville has a few playmakers but they need to be let off their leashes. This will be a physical game and I think Belfry is the more physical team this year. Pirates by 2-3 scores at Pikeville. I look for JJ Austin to have a big game and Ace Caudill to break one at some point for Belfry. I’ll say 35-21 Pirates.