The Pikeville Panthers travel to Lexington this Friday evening for a high-profile matchup against the LCA Eagles. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET in what will be the sixth Kroger KSR Game of the Week this year.
Here are some need-to-know facts about both squads.
LCA (Lexington Christian Academy)
KSR State Ranking: No. 4 (No. 2 — 2A)
Record: 5-0
State Championships: 1 (2009)
State Runner-Up: 2 (2020, 2007)
Last Season: 10-2 (Lost to Beechwood 24-23 in 2A title game)
Coach: Doug Charles
Key Players:
- Drew Nieves (QB): 23-40, 400 yards, five touchdowns, one interception (two games).