Pike County Central took an early lead and went on to score all of their points in the first half as the Hawks slammed Magoffin County, 42-6, in a game played on Friday night.
Quarterback Tyler Hunt tossed three touchdown passes, including a pair to Keegan Bentley, as Central improved to 7-1 and 3-0 in district play.
Running back Noah Iricks rushed for one touchdown and hauled in a TD pass while Matt Anderson rushed for one score.
Pike Central will return to the Hawks Nest to host Belfry (5-2) with the district championship on the line on Oct. 25. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. The Hawks have never beaten the Pirates.
At Salyersville
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
PC (7-1)…..15 27 0 0 – 42
MC (2-6).….0 6 0 0 – 6
Scoring:
First Quarter
PC – Keegan Bentley, 20-yard pass from Tyler Hunt (Isaac Hunt kick)
PC – Tyler Hunt, 12-yard run (Matt Anderson run)
Second Quarter
PC – Noah Iricks, 14-yard run (Isaac Hunt kick)
MC – Jaylon McDuffus, 78-yard run (run failed)
PC – Keegan Bentley, 20-yard pass from Tyler Hunt (Isaac Hunt kick)
PC – Matt Anderson, 16-yard run (poor snap)
PC – Noah Iricks, 7-yard pass from Tyler Hunt (Isaac Hunt kick)
Third Quarter
No scoring
Fourth Quarter
No scoring
Next up: Pike Central (7-1) vs. Belfry (5-2); Magoffin County (2-6) at Clay County (5-3), 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25.