PAINTSVILLE – Johnson Central took control early on against Belfry and the Golden Eagles went on to down the Pirates, 34-21, at rain-soaked Eagle Field this past Friday night.
The Golden Eagles, now 9-1, were led by running back Joe Jackson, who rushed 11 times for 143 yards and three touchdowns, including two in the opening half. Bryce Tackett added 87 yards and a score.
Belfry running back Isaac Dixon carried 20 times for 124 yards while Kyle Webb had 25 rushes for 111 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will begin post-season play Friday night as the Pirates, now 8-2, will welcome Garrard County (2-8) to CAM Stadium for a Class 3A kickoff set for 7 p.m.. while the Golden Eagles tackle Bourbon County (3-7) in a Class 4A kickoff at 7:30 p.m.
At Paintsville
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
BF (8-2)………………0 7 6 8 – 21
JC (9-1)…………….14 6 0 14 – 34
Scoring:
First Quarter
JC – Bryce Tackett, 11-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 9:00
JC – Joe Jackson, 5-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 5:17
Second Quarter
BF – Kyle Webb, 2-yard run (Gideon Ireson kick), 7:49
JC – Joe Jackson, 20-yard run (kick failed), 4:39
Third Quarter
BF – Isaac Spears, 9-yard pass from Avery Browning (kick blocked), :53
Fourth Quarter
JC – Joe Jackson, 51-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 11:46
JC – Ryley Preece, 15-yard run (Jake Headley kick), 4:54
BF – Avery Browning, 1-yard run (Isaac Dixon run), 1:28
Next up: Belfry (8-2) vs. Garrard County (2-8), Class 3A playoffs, 7 p.m., Nov. 2; Johnson Central (9-1) vs. Bourbon County (3-7), Class 4A playoffs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 2.
(Photo courtesy of Ray Justice Photography)