Veteran Paintsville head football coach Joe Chirico has enjoyed success with his Tigers in recent years.
The one thing they’ve fell short on is reaching the Class 1A state championship game. His Tigers will take it one game at a time as they kickoff the 2019 season on the road at Lawrence County on Aug. 23.
The Tigers are coming off a 10-3 season one year ago, falling to Raceland in the regional finals on the home turf at Memorial Field.
“That was a tough loss for our guys,” Chirico said. “That’s behind us now and it’s time to move ahead.”
Paintsville must replace several key losses at the skill positions. Back, though, are quarterback Jake Hyden and wide receiver John Walker Phelps to lead the way.
Following the opener at Lawrence County, the Tigers will also play at Georgetown College against Beechwood (Aug. 30), at Hazard (Sept. 27), Union, Va. (Oct. 4) and Fairview (Oct. 11).
Home games begin with Pikeville (Sept. 6). Others are East Jessamine (Sept. 13), Betsy Layne (Oct. 18), Raceland (Oct. 25) and Lexington Christian (Nov. 1).
Date Opponent Site
Aug. 23 Lawrence County Away
Aug. 30 Beechwood at Georgetown College
Sept. 6 Pikeville Home
Sept. 13 East Jessamine Home
Sept. 20 Open
Sept. 27 Hazard Away
Oct. 4 Union, Va. Away
Oct. 11 Fairview Away
Oct. 18 Betsy Layne Home
Oct. 25 Raceland Home
Nov. 1 Lexington Christian Home