The Battle of the toughest of Toughest in Pike County. The Panthers welcome in the big red machine for an exhibition matchup for bragging rights of the county. Belfry won big last season 41-3. Do the Panthers have what it takes to knock off the undefeated 4-0 Belfry Pirates? Does Belfry come to Hambley and give the Panthers another butt whipping?

This one will be an interesting game to watch. Pikeville and Belfry match up pretty evenly besides special teams where I think Pikeville has the advantage. But everywhere else is a wash in my opinion. Turnovers and drives stalling out will be the difference.

On 9/12/2026 at 10:56 AM, Tundra said:

This one will be an interesting game to watch. Pikeville and Belfry match up pretty evenly besides special teams where I think Pikeville has the advantage. But everywhere else is a wash in my opinion. Turnovers and drives stalling out will be the difference.

I'm being heavily influenced by how each team looked against Johnson Central. Definitely feeling Pikeville this week.

You know these two will get after each other, so a timely turnover could very well swing the result one way or the other.

On 9/12/2026 at 12:18 AM, Bac2369 said:

The Battle of the toughest of Toughest in Pike County. The Panthers welcome in the big red machine for an exhibition matchup for bragging rights of the county. Belfry won big last season 41-3. Do the Panthers have what it takes to knock off the undefeated 4-0 Belfry Pirates? Does Belfry come to Hambley and give the Panthers another butt whipping?

That night brought out the best in JB Woolum - 166 on the ground and three touchdowns, plus an interception.

He will factor prominently in the outcome this week.

@Watusi what are your thoughts?

57 minutes ago, theguru said:

@Watusi what are your thoughts?

His hatred of Pikeville has consumed him.

Mountain Top Sports will be streaming this one.

26 minutes ago, DevilMayCare said:

Mountain Top Sports will be streaming this one.

I love Mountain Top Sports games!

I can't wait to watch this one.

15 hours ago, theguru said:

@Watusi what are your thoughts?

I have been out of pocket this week, and have not had much free time, but suffice it to say "I hate Pikeville" and I never, ever want to see them win, especially when playing Belfry.

15 hours ago, theguru said:

@Watusi what are your thoughts?

12 hours ago, DevilMayCare said:

His hatred of Pikeville has consumed him.

See above :D

I'm technically "half-Belfrian" since my mother graduated from there, but you won't catch me claiming to be anything but a Panther on Pikeville-Belfry nights, I don't care if it is checkers I want Pirates plank-walked. Suffice to say, no love lost for me with Belfry either. All that being said, I truly believe this is one of the more balanced games to see tonight. Belfry has good speed, appear to be buying into their coach, and obviously are playing in tribute to Haywood. Pikeville is on a mission to reassert themselves as the original Beast of the East again and played pretty well against Johnson Central this past week. All things considered, I believe this game is a two score game because of the leg of Santes from Pikeville, so give me Panthers by 10 but I wouldn't be shocked if it is more.

3 hours ago, Watusi said:

I have been out of pocket this week, and have not had much free time, but suffice it to say "I hate Pikeville" and I never, ever want to see them win, especially when playing Belfry.

As someone who has spent a good bit of time at the state finals with @Watusi, there's no greater fan of western and central Kentucky 1A teams than this man! 😂

10 minutes ago, Old606Guy said:

I'm technically "half-Belfrian" since my mother graduated from there, but you won't catch me claiming to be anything but a Panther on Pikeville-Belfry nights, I don't care if it is checkers I want Pirates plank-walked. Suffice to say, no love lost for me with Belfry either. All that being said, I truly believe this is one of the more balanced games to see tonight. Belfry has good speed, appear to be buying into their coach, and obviously are playing in tribute to Haywood. Pikeville is on a mission to reassert themselves as the original Beast of the East again and played pretty well against Johnson Central this past week. All things considered, I believe this game is a two score game because of the leg of Santes from Pikeville, so give me Panthers by 10 but I wouldn't be shocked if it is more.

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7 hours ago, Watusi said:

I have been out of pocket this week, and have not had much free time, but suffice it to say "I hate Pikeville" and I never, ever want to see them win, especially when playing Belfry.

See above :D

Tell us how you really feel Watusi lol. I officiated the Pike County Bowl a couple times but those two never hooked up. The assigner brought us in from NKY as requested by participating teams lol.

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