Johnson Central’s impressive victory over previously unbeaten Ashland Blazer has vaulted the Golden Eagles, now 8-1, into the top position in this week’s EKB Sports Super 7 football rankings released Monday.
Johnson Central will face its second straight test Friday night at Eagle Field when No. 2 Belfry (8-1) visit in the regular-season finale.
The Pirates knocked off Pike County Central to win the district title outright.
Shelby Valley, now 8-1, remains third following the Wildcats big home win over East Ridge.
Pikeville and Paintsville are tied this week for fourth place after both scored big road wins last weekend. The Panthers knocked off Grundy, Va., while the Tigers shutout Raceland to capture the district championship.
Mingo Central (6-2) is sixth after scoring a big road win over Herbert Hoover while Lawrence County, which finished up its regular season with a win over Floyd Central, is seventh.