The Pikeville Panthers punched there ticket first to the 2021 Kentucky High School Class 1A Championship. The Panthers did so in running clock fashion, as they beat the Raceland Rams 36-7. The Panthers have also put away Phelps in the first round, Rival Hazard in the second round and Williamsburg in the third round. The Panthers in this State Championship matchup will be lead by a strong running game. Blake Birchfield has accounted for well over 2000 yards on the season and 20 + touchdowns.