The Shelby Valley Wildcats have been knocking on the door to get their first win all season. To do so this week they’ll have to win on the road against a good Pike County Central Hawks club.
The Wildcats (0-6), coached by Tyler Johnson, came close to winning their first game of the season in their last outing in a 49-44 loss to Elizabethtown.
Quarterback Brady Johnson leads Shelby Valley. So far this season, Johnson has completed 84-of-138 passes for 1,564 yards, 11 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. He has also carried the ball 52 times for 348 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Johnson’s top target is Kolton Stamper who has 21 catches for 402 yards and 3 touchdowns. Peyton Combs has 12 receptions for 377 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Robert Collins leads the defense with 66 tackles and 2 sacks.
The Hawks (3-3), coached by Scott Grizzle, come into the game after picking up a 32-14 win at Floyd Central last weekend.
Jamere Knuckles leads the Hawks at quarterback. This season he has completed 50-of-101 passes for 618 yards, 3 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has also carried the ball for 299 yards and 5 touchdowns on 68 carries.
Lane Adams is Pike County Central’s top receiver with 22 catches for 311 yards and 1 touchdown.
Trevor Holbrook leads the defense with 67 tackles, including 7 for a loss and 1 interceptions.
This will be a great match up that you are going to want to see in person. Be there!
