MTM SUPER 7 FOOTBALL POLL: Golden Eagles, Panthers rank 1-2

Johnson Central and Pikeville hold down the top two spots in the latest Super 7 football poll released on Monday.

The Golden Eagles, now 4-0 and winners of 19 straight games, rolled past Perry Central last weekend while the Panthers went on the road and beat Phelps.

Belfry (3-2) is down one spot to No. 3 following the Pirates heartbreaking last minute loss to Class 6A power North Hardin.

Paintsville (4-0) remains fourth following the Tigers blowout win over Fairview while Shelby Valley (4-1) holds fifth after a shootout win over Martin County.

Letcher Central (4-0) which is idle because of COVID 19 restrictions, is down to sixth. Lawrence County (2-0) rounds out the poll at No. 7.

Tug Valley, now 3-0, received votes.

Super 7 football poll

  1. Johnson Central – Next up: Golden Eagles at Harlan County, Oct. 16
  2. Pikeville – Next up: Panthers vs. Hazard, Oct. 16
  3. Belfry – Next up: Pirates at Lawrence County, Oct. 16
  4. Paintsville – Next up: Tigers at Betsy Layne, Oct. 16
  5. Shelby Valley – Next up: Wildcats at East Ridge, Oct. 16
  6. Letcher Central – Next up: TBA
  7. Lawrence County – Bulldogs at Pike Central, Oct. 16.

Receiving votes: Tug Valley