Pikeville and Pike Central will battle on the gridiron Friday night (Oct. 30) for the first time since Johns Creek and Mullins consolidated in 1993.
Pikeville enters the game with a record of 7-2 and Pike Central has a record of 3-6.
Pikeville is led by senior running back Daric Pugh. Pugh has carried the ball 107 times for 1,048 and 21 touchdowns on the season.
Pikeville quarterback Wyatt Battaile is having a solid season after taking over as the Panthers starting quarterback. Battaile’s completed 33-42 passes for 669 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Offensively Pikeville is averaging 358 yards of total offense per game this season. The Panthers are averaging 248.4 yards rushing, 109.4 yards passing and 44 points per game this season.
Pikeville’s defense has been stingy this season, led by junior linebacker Blake Charles, who has 62 total tackles. The Panthers are only allowing 14 points per game (129 total points). Pikeville is holding their opponents to 102 yards rushing and 61 yards passing per game.
Pike Central is led by sophomore quarterback Seth Conn. Conn has thrown for 1,417 yards completing 96 of 147 passes including 14 touchdowns. Seth has carried the ball 93 times for 603 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Central also has a duo of running backs with Gabe Stanley and Austin Mullins. The two have combined for 915 yards and 10 touchdowns on the season.
Offensively Pike Central is averaging 27.2 points per game, 189 yards rushing and 157 yards passing this season.
Defensively Pike Central is giving up 37.4 points per game this season.
You can pick the winner of the game in the poll below.
Who will win between Pike Central and Pikeville?
- Pikeville (87%, 39 Votes)
- Pike Central (13%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 45
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