[BlackcatAlum]

If you're Prestonsburg, you have to stop Maynard. He's responsible for 24 of the 26 touchdowns Martin County has scored on the season. Maynard is a deadly runner, but he's raw as a passer. He's thrown 9 interceptions to 9 touchdowns, his completion percentage is 46%. As a runner he's responsible for 75% of Martin County's rushing yards on the season. It's safe to say he's by far their best player and if you can contain him and make him uncomfortable, it bolds well for the Blackcats.

Prestonsburg has to continue to play their game. No turnovers, limit penalties, prevent big plays, and don't break on defense. Big concern for me might be on special teams. Prestonsburg has to play more disciplined on kickoff and they cannot kick the ball to Maynard, Stafford, Watts, etc. They kicked one deep to one of BL's best playmakers and he housed it with ease. That CANNOT happen this week or in any game going forward. May have to change up the personnel also to prevent long returns this week.

I like how Prestonsburg matches up and I hope the Blackcat faithful turns out again to have another rocking atmosphere. District championship is on the line in this game. Whoever wins, locks up the #1 seed and homefield advantage the first two rounds of the playoffs. Also, if Prestonsburg wins, it continues to boost their RPI and may land them a opportunity to host a 2A state quarterfinal game as well. A LOT is on the line this game for both teams. Most expected Prestonsburg to win 3 or 4 games this season, they're now a few wins away from being a favorite to not only play in (haven't played in a quarterfinal since 2014), but host a state quarterfinal game for the first time since 2013. Again, A LOT is on the line in this matchup.

Go Blackcats!!!