The 2025 high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Prestonsburg (KY) visits Shelby Valley (Pikeville, KY) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will take place at Pikeville High School, where Shelby Valley will look to bounce back from a tough season opener against a Prestonsburg team coming off a strong victory.
Game Details
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Matchup: Prestonsburg @ Shelby Valley
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Date & Time: 8/30/2025 – 6:00 PM
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Location: Pikeville High School, Pikeville, KY
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Prestonsburg Blackcats
Prestonsburg enters the game with a 1-0 record after a dominant 69-46 win over Betsy Layne in their season opener. The Blackcats are coming off an explosive offensive performance and will look to continue that momentum into this matchup.
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2025 Record: 1-0
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National Rank: #9,162
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State Rank (KY): #135
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Key to Win: Maintain offensive explosiveness and improve defensive consistency to secure another win.
Main Squad:
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Mason Collins – RB
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Jake Thompson – QB
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Hunter Hargis – WR
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Trevor Foster – LB
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Jordan Williams – DL
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Shelby Valley Wildcats
Shelby Valley begins their season with an 0-1 record after a tough 0-63 loss in their opener. The Wildcats are aiming to regroup and find a way to generate more offense and improve their defensive play to be more competitive in this game.
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2025 Record: 0-1
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National Rank: #6,764
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State Rank (KY): #91
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Key to Win: Strengthen their defensive efforts and develop a more effective offensive strategy to stay in the game.
Main Squad:
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Luke Carter – QB
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Eli Thompson – RB
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Dylan Burns – WR
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Caleb Pierce – LB
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Ryan Bishop – DL
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Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank (KY) | Overall Record |
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| Prestonsburg | 9,162 | 135 | 1-0 |
| Shelby Valley | 6,764 | 91 | 0-1 |
Team Scoring Averages
| Quarter | Prestonsburg | Shelby Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | – | 0 |
| Q2 | – | 0 |
| Q3 | – | 0 |
| Q4 | – | 0 |
| Final | 69.0 | 0.0 |
Team Stat Comparison
| Stat | Prestonsburg | Shelby Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards/Game | – | – |
| Passing Yards/Game | – | – |
| Receiving Yards/Game | – | – |
| Total Yards/Game | – | – |
| Tackles/Game | – | – |
| Sacks/Game | – | – |
| Points/Game | 69.0 | 0.0 |
Record Breakdown
| Team | Overall | League | Non-League | Playoff | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Shelby Valley | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
