PRESTONSBURG - Prestonsburg High School sophomore quarterback Jarredd Jarrell is on pace to pass for over 3,000 yards. Jarrell went over 2,000 yards passing last week on the road game versus Hazard. In seven games, Jarrell has completed 106-of-176 passes for 2,209 yards and 20 touchdowns. Jarrell has performed well throughout his first season as Prestonsburg’s starting quarterback.

Prestonsburg junior Grant Anderson is closing in on 1,000 yards receiving and senior Bryson Williams isn’t too far behind. Anderson has hauled in 41 receptions for 843 yards and seven touchdowns. Williams has reeled in 29 catches for 726 yards and a team-high nine touchdowns.

Seniors Adam Griffith and Alex Kidd and freshman Dalton Frasure have also been reliable receivers for the Blackcats.

Jarrell has also leads Prestonsburg on the ground, rushing 97 times for 470 yards and 11 touchdowns. Dalton Frasure ranks second in rushing for the Blackcats. Frasure has rushed 38 times for 189 yards and two touchdowns.

Anderson has taken 44 carries for 175 yards and two touchdowns.

Prestonsburg entered this week 4-3 through its first seven games.

Hamilton nearing 1,000 yards passing: In six games, Betsy Layne junior quarterback Dylan Hamilton has completed 61-of-130 passes for 899 yards and 12 touchdowns. Betsy Layne carried a 4-2 record into this week.

On the ground, Josh Salisbury leads Betsy Layne with 547 yards and five touchdowns via 73 rush attempts.

Houston Hall has rushed 63 times for 405 yards.

Little rushes for over 1,000 yards in season’s first half: South Floyd High School senior running back Weston Little had rushed 120 times for 1,033 yards and 16 touchdowns through the Raiders’ first five games. Little ranks as one of the state’s top running backs.