Breathitt County (10-2), D6 #1, 9th in RPI (.66078) travels to Pond Creek to take on Belfry (11-1) D8#1, 4th in RPI (.71845)

Breathitt is riding into town on the wave of a 8 game winning streak.  They have 2 losses to Middlesboro (50-36) and to Hazard (49-21).  The Bobcats have looked strong with notable wins over Letcher Central, West Carter and Russell.  

Belfry is also on a long winning streak that spans 9 games, and all of them of the running-clock variety.  Their only loss came to Johnson Central (46-21).  The Pirates' signature wins were over Pikeville, Southwestern, Lou. Central and Letcher Central.  

The only common opponent was Letcher Central, where Breathitt beat them 47-28 and Belfry beat them 42-14.  

These two programs have a history dating back to 1987.  Belfry won 6 of the first 7 meetings then Breathitt reeled off 5 straight wins in the 90s.  Other than that the games have been back and forth, although the Pirates have won the last 4 meetings.  They have played a total of 20 games with Belfry winning 12 and Breathitt 8.  9 of the 20 games have come in the playoffs where Belfry has a 5-4 advantage.

It is always a lot of fun when these to meet up, and no doubt this one will be too.  

Running clock here, Belfry by 40+

Belfry 41-6.

‼️Live Stream‼️

Last week's demolition of Martin County at Belfry's hand was beyond impressive. The Pirates' speed and big play ability was more than the Cardinals could deal with. I expect the same to be true for Breathitt. 

I think this game will be more competitive than some think, but at the end of the day Belfry will end up winning by a comfortable score. 

Belfry rolls big! These Pirates are on a mission.

Here is the livestream from Pirate Sports Network

Hearing this is Wymt Game of the Week.

23 minutes ago, Bac2369 said:

Hearing this is Wymt Game of the Week.

That should be here if true:

https://www.wymt.com/livestream/

Breathitt vs Belfry

https://www.wymt.com/2025/11/21/watch-wymt-arh-game-week/

7-7

14-7 Pirates. 

14 all right before half.

Halftime 

Belfry 14

Breathitt County 14

 

The Bobcats scored with less than a second left in the half on a halfback pass.