When Prestonsburg head coach Brandon Kidd took over the girls’ basketball program this past season he wanted to build a solid foundation.
The work continues this season as the Lady Blackcats prepare to tipoff the season in early December.
He said his team needs to compete on a high level and the team is carrying a chip on its shoulder.
“Nobody expects them to be good,” Kidd said, beginning his 10th season as a coach. “We are excited to see how the season plays outs.”
Prestonsburg finished 20-11 one year ago. Top returners include Alivia Slone, Alison Campbell, Celina Mullins, Faith Lazar and Grace Trusty.
Top newcomers include Destiny Elliott and Lexi Skeens.
The Lady Blackcats open the season at Letcher County Central on Dec. 5.
Prestonsburg schedule
Dec. 5 Letcher Central Away
Dec. 7 Wolfe County Home
Dec. 9 East Ridge Home
Dec. 10 Magoffin County Home
Dec. 14 Peggy Moore Classic
Breathitt County Away
Dec. 17 Floyd Central Away
Dec. 27-29 Christmas at the Capital
Brown, TBA, TBA, Frankfort at Frankfort
Jan. 3 Betsy Layne Home
Jan. 7 Lawrence County Away
Jan. 11 15th Region All “A’ Classic
TBA, Appalachian Wireless Arena
Jan. 15 Belfry Away
Jan. 20 Jenkins Away
Jan. 21 Paintsville Away
Jan. 24 Lawrence County Home
Jan. 27 Cordia Home
Jan. 28 Johnson Central Home
Jan. 31 Betsy Layne Away
Feb. 1 Jenkins Home
Feb. 4 Paintsville Home
Feb. 7 East Ridge Away
Feb. 11 Cordia Away
Feb. 14 Floyd Central Home
Feb. 15 Wolfe County Away
Feb. 18 Belfry Home
Feb. 20 Phelps Home
Feb. 21 Magoffin County Away