HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cougars roar past Hawks to move to 2-0

Letcher Central pulled away from Pike County Central in the first half and the Cougars cruised to a 52-15 win at Cougar Field on Friday night.

Cougar signal-caller Carson Adams passed for 75 yards and one touchdown and he rushed for 131 yards and two scores as LCC moved to 2-0.

Running back Jonah Little, Hayden Brashear and Isaac Matthews added one rushing touchdown each. Receiver Luke Goins hauled in a touchdown pass. Sam Little returned a punt for a score.

Both Pike Central touchdowns came on runs as quarterback Tayvian Boykins and Eric Perez scored.

Letcher Central will travel to Perry Central (1-1) and Pike Central will host Floyd Central (2-0) on Sept. 25. Both games are set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.