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Losing a game like Pburg did against Beechwood where they played with so much emotion and heart can break a teams spirits. I'm not sayin Pburg won't come out and play with that same emotion and heart, just sayin those heartbreakin losses like last week have been known to cause a let down.

I agree, it can take a lot out of a team if they play with everything only to come up short by 17pts. or so. For Prestonsburg to win, they must establish the running game early and effectively use the pass. They can't afford to have any dumb play calls (4th & 1 or 2 and sending verticles instead of working the short/intermediate passing game)...the defense will have to find an answer for Harmon and Honaker in the backfield. If they do this then they have a good shot at winning.

For Pikeville to win, they need to have a good game by their DE's and OLB's to keep contain...the safties need to fill the ally and not over run any play, with the speed and agility Pburg has they can score potentially on any play. Also, if they can move the ball well like they did on Lex. Catholic then it will definately be an interesting night of football.