[Blackcat 4 Life]

Martin County isn't as dominant up front as they have been in the past. To me, this bolds well for Prestonsburg. Once again, the Blackcats will be facing a team who relies on one guy to carry the load. Defensively, as long as Prestonsburg can maintain their "gap integrity" and not get caught out of position, I like their chances. Offensively, Martin County is going to have a hard time stopping Elliott and Harris. Both are dynamic playmakers who have added another dimension to their game and that's physicality, especially Elliott. Harris has always been hard nosed, but he seems to be running with a little more pep in his step this year, and Elliott is finishing off runs that he hasn't in recent years. I don't think Hager has showed all of his playbook up to this point, and it wouldn't surprise me to see him throw a few passes Friday night. Regardless, I look for Josh Francis Field to be packed once again with a district title on the line.

Prestonsburg - 35
Martin County -28