FLEMINGSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Floyd Central closed out the regular season Friday night with a 50-14 loss to Fleming County.

The Panthers scored first, but the Jaguars answered with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Ketrin Mays to Kaleb Williamson, tying the game at six.

Fleming County took control from there, building a 43-14 halftime lead before adding a defensive touchdown in the second half.

Mays completed 17 of 31 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown, but threw two interceptions. Williamson finished with five receptions for 67 yards and a score, while Austin Meade returned a kickoff 68 yards for a touchdown.

Floyd Central struggled on the ground, managing just 39 rushing yards on 16 carries.

Fleming County’s Jhett Martin recorded 243 total yards and three touchdowns. Branson Hawkins added a 46-yard punt return touchdown and a receiving score, while Evan Conley returned an interception 41 yards for another touchdown.

The Jaguars will now turn their attention to the Class 2A playoffs, hosting East Ridge next Friday night in the opening round.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WMDJ) — The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats overcame an early 10-point deficit Saturday to defeat Vanderbilt 34-17, improving to 7-1 on the season.

Vanderbilt jumped ahead 10-0 before Kentucky responded with two second-quarter touchdowns. Kenny Minchey connected with DJ Miller on a nine-yard scoring pass, and Willie Rodriguez added a one-yard touchdown run to give the Wildcats a 14-10 halftime lead.

Brennen Ward scored on a 10-yard run in the third quarter before Vanderbilt narrowed the lead to 21-17. Kentucky answered with 13 unanswered points, including two Adam Zouagui field goals and a one-yard touchdown run by Minchey.

Minchey completed 19 of 26 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown. Kenny Darby led Kentucky's receivers with 71 yards.

The Wildcats rushed for 173 yards while holding Vanderbilt to just 15 yards on the ground. Kentucky's defense also forced two turnovers, including an interception by Ty Bryant.

Kentucky improves to 5-1 in SEC play, while Vanderbilt falls to 3-5 overall and 0-5 in the conference. The Cats will head to Knoxville on Saturday to take on the Tennessee Volunteers fresh off their loss to South Carolina.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — Pike County Central earned its first victory of the season Friday night, defeating Betsy Layne 58-56 in overtime to secure a Class 2A playoff berth.

The Hawks overcame a 16-point first-half deficit and a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime.

Tyler Thompson led Pike Central with an unofficial 211 rushing yards and four touchdowns, including the tying score in overtime. He added the game-winning two-point conversion.

Jonah Hicks rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns while throwing another score. Brett Adkins added 123 yards and a touchdown.

Betsy Layne quarterback Eli Jarrell completed 15 of 20 passes for 183 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for two more scores.

Lincoln Hamilton caught eight passes for 98 yards and a touchdown, while Canyon Slone added two touchdown receptions totaling 90 yards. Grayson Hall rushed for 99 yards and a score, and Cannon Rowe caught a touchdown pass in overtime.

For his efforts in tonight's matchup, Thompson earned WMDJ's Community Trust Bank Player of the Game.

Next week the Pike Central Hawks welcome Powell County for their final game of the season while Betsy Layne will hit the road to take on Leslie County in their regular season finale. 

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WMDJ) — A trip to the Class 2A state football playoffs will be on the line Friday night when the Betsy Layne Bobcats travel to Buckley's Creek to take on the Pike County Central Hawks.

Betsy Layne enters the matchup with a 2-6 overall record and is 0-3 in district play. Pike County Central is still searching for its first victory of the season, sitting at 0-8 overall and 0-3 in district competition.

Despite their struggles this season, both teams have plenty to play for, with the winner earning a spot in the Class 2A state playoffs.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 23.

Fans can catch all the action live on WMDJ 100.1 FM, Facebook, YouTube, WMDJFM.com and the WMDJ 100.1 mobile app.

High school football on WMDJ-FM 100.1 is presented all season long by Appalachian Wireless, and sponsored by Community Trust Bank, Howard Family Pharmacy, Moak & Nunnery Law Office, Jesse Osborne Insurance Agency, Floyd Coutny Circuit Court Clerk Douglas Ray Hall, McDowell Professional Pharmacy, Ashley Tackett Laferty for Floyd County District Court Judge, Stonecrest Top Tracer Golf Course, Total Pharmacy Care, Jesse Osborne at Wright's Barber Shop, and Tyler Green for Floyd County District Court Judge.

NORMAN, Okla. (WMDJ) - No. 15 Kentucky scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter Saturday night to defeat Oklahoma 21-13, improving to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play.

The Wildcats trailed 13-7 entering the fourth quarter before quarterback Kenny Minchey connected with Willie Rodriguez on a 12-yard touchdown pass with 12:53 remaining, giving Kentucky a 14-13 lead.

Kentucky's defense took over from there, with Jordan Castell returning an interception 41 yards for a touchdown with 1:17 remaining to seal the victory.

The Wildcats intercepted four passes, with Castell and Ty Bryant recording two apiece. Kentucky also registered five sacks and held Oklahoma to 76 rushing yards.

Minchey completed 21 of 28 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns, both to Rodriguez, without throwing an interception.

Kentucky's opening touchdown came on a two-yard pass from Minchey to Rodriguez in the first quarter.

Next week the Cats welcome the Vanderbilt Commodores, who will be coming off a loss to Arkansas. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 next Saturday, October 24th on the SEC Network.

HYDEN, Ky. (WMDJ) - Prestonsburg overcame an early challenge from Leslie County Friday night, rolling to a 57-20 victory and extending its district winning streak to 11 games.

The Eagles pulled within 14-12 midway through the second quarter before Colin Hatfield answered with a 60-yard touchdown run. The Blackcats went on to score 43 unanswered points to take control.

Quarterback A.J. Johnson completed 8 of 11 passes for 150 yards and three touchdowns while adding two rushing scores.

Cruiz Clark caught four passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, while Hatfield rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.

Prestonsburg led 30-12 at halftime, outgaining Leslie County 334-89 in total offense through two quarters.

Leslie County quarterback Carson Crawford completed 8 of 16 passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Hatfield earned Community Trust Bank Player of the Game honors.

Prestonsburg improves to 3-0 in Class 2A, District 7 and hosts Martin County next Friday.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kenny Minchey ran in the winning two-point conversion Saturday night as Kentucky defeated LSU 35-34 in overtime.

The Wildcats became the first team in FBS history to win consecutive games by one point in overtime, following last week’s victory at South Carolina.

Kentucky struck quickly on its opening possession. CJ Baxter broke loose for 77 yards, then scored from three yards out to give the Wildcats a 7-3 lead.

After LSU answered with a touchdown, Brock Coffman returned a punt 55 yards for a score early in the second quarter. The Tigers moved back ahead before Minchey’s one-yard touchdown run as the first half expired gave Kentucky a 21-17 halftime advantage.

The teams traded field goals before LSU receiver Jackson Harris threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Roman Mothershed, putting the Tigers ahead 27-24 with 9:42 remaining.

Two missed field goals then threatened to leave Kentucky without an answer.

Adam Zouagui missed from 42 yards with 4:57 left. Kentucky’s defense immediately provided another opportunity when Jamarrion Harkless forced a fumble on a sack of LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt. Tavion Gadson recovered at the Tigers’ 13-yard line.

But the Wildcats couldn’t reach the end zone, and Zouagui missed a 26-yard attempt with 3:11 remaining.

Kentucky forced a punt and regained possession at its own 19 with 1:37 left and no timeouts. Minchey guided the Wildcats into field-goal range, where Zouagui delivered a 33-yard kick with 12 seconds remaining to tie the game at 27.

Leavitt scored on a 15-yard run to give LSU a 34-27 overtime lead. Kentucky faced third-and-eight on its possession before Minchey found Kenny Darby for 22 yards to the one-yard line.

Baxter scored two plays later. Kentucky elected to go for the victory, and Minchey’s successful two-point run ended the game.

The fans have stormed the field and the celebration is on in Lexington.

Baxter finished with 123 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Minchey passed for 246 yards, with Darby catching four passes for 79 yards. Elijah Barnes led the defense with 12 tackles, Grant Godfrey added 10, and Ty Bryant recorded an interception.

EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) — Prestonsburg remained unbeaten in district play Friday night, defeating Floyd Central 54-14 behind another impressive performance from quarterback A.J. Johnson.
 

The Blackcats wasted little time taking control, scoring touchdowns on their first four offensive possessions to build a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Those four scoring drives required just nine offensive plays.
 

Johnson accounted for six touchdowns and 291 yards of offense. He rushed for 179 yards and four touchdowns on just six carries while completing four of six passes for 112 yards and two scores. Cruiz Clark and Maddox Pugh each caught a touchdown pass.
 

For Floyd Central, quarterback Ketrin Mays completed 10 of 19 passes for 90 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown to Austin Meade. Meade finished with four receptions for 50 yards, while Caleb Williamson added four catches for 30 yards.

Mays had to leave the game just before halftime due to an injury.

Ethan Curry provided the Jaguars' other touchdown on a 51-yard run in the second quarter, his 14th rushing score of the season.

The victory improves Prestonsburg to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in Class 2A, District 7, keeping the Black Cats atop the district standings. Floyd Central falls to 1-1 in district play.

Prestonsburg travels to Leslie County next Friday, while Floyd Central visits Martin County in another important district matchup.

For his outstanding play, A.J. Johnson was named the WMDJ Community Trust Bank Player of the Game for the second consecutive week, having accounted for 12 touchdowns over his last two games.

EASTERN, Ky. (WMDJ) - Tune in to WMDJ tonight as we bring you an in-county rivalry between the Floyd Central Jaguars (2-4, 1-0) and the Prestonsburg Blackcats (5-1, 1-0).
 

Coverage begins at 7:00pm with the Howard Family Pharmacy Countdown to Kickoff Show.
 

High school football on WMDJ-FM 100.1 is presented all season long by Appalachian Wireless, and sponsored by Community Trust Bank, Howard Family Pharmacy, Moak & Nunnery Law Office, Jesse Osborne Insurance Agency, Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk Douglas Ray Hall, McDowell Professional Pharmacy, Ashley Tackett Laferty for Floyd County District Court Judge, Stonecrest Top Tracer Golf Course, Total Pharmacy Care, Jesse Osborne at Wright's Barber Shop, and Tyler Green for Floyd County District Court Judge.
 

Friday, October 9, 2026

Eastern, Ky. (Varia Athletic Complex)

7:30pm

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Josh McKinney / Steve Slone / Chase Roberts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WMDJ) – Kentucky completed the largest road comeback in program history Saturday, rallying from 17 points down to stun South Carolina 35-34 in overtime.

The No. 24 Wildcats fell behind 17-0 before gradually working their way back into the game. Kentucky trailed 20-10 at halftime, then scored 14 unanswered points in the third quarter to take its first lead at 24-20.

South Carolina regained the advantage early in the fourth quarter, but Kentucky tied the game at 27 on a 29-yard field goal with 4:18 remaining to force overtime.

The Gamecocks struck first in overtime, scoring a touchdown and kicking the extra point for a 34-27 lead.

Kentucky answered when quarterback Kenny Minchey connected with Henry Boyer for a six-yard touchdown. Head coach Will Stein then decided against kicking the extra point and sent his offense back onto the field to win the game.

Minchey found Willie Rodriguez for the two-point conversion, completing the comeback and giving Kentucky a 35-34 victory.

Minchey finished 28-of-41 for 272 yards and three touchdowns without an interception. The Wildcats did not commit a turnover and forced two South Carolina fumbles.

Kentucky improves to 4-1 and picks up its second major SEC road victory in three weeks after defeating then-No. 9 Texas A&M 31-21 in College Station on September 19.

The Wildcats return home next Saturday to face LSU.

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Prestonsburg opened district play in dominant fashion Friday night, rolling past Knott County Central, 59-13 in our WMDJ Game of the Week presented by Appalachian Wireless.

The Blackcats improved to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in district play, while Knott Central fell to 4-3 and 0-2 in the district.

A.J. Johnson led the way for Prestonsburg with 372 total yards and six touchdowns. Johnson rushed for 188 yards and also threw for 203 yards, scoring the Blackcats’ first four touchdowns and helping Prestonsburg take control early. For his efforts, Johnson was named our Community Trust Bank Player of the Game.

Five different Blackcats caught passes. Cruiz Clark finished with five catches for 57 yards, Sam Hyden had three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown, and Maddox Pugh caught two passes for 61 yards and a score.

Colin Hatfield, Brody Hicks and freshman quarterback Trevor Maynard also added rushing touchdowns.

Prestonsburg’s defense kept consistent pressure on Knott Central throughout the night, limiting the Patriots after a promising opening possession.

Jaden Amburgey led Knott Central with eight catches for 110 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Chayse Hendrickson finished 7-of-15 for 79 yards and a score.

Prestonsburg heads to Eastern next week to take on Floyd Central in a matchup with major district implications.