The Prestonsburg Blackcats are set to open defense of their 15th Region boys soccer championship when area schools return to action on Sept. 7.
The Blackcats, who finished 19-3-2, falling in the state tournament in double overtime to East Carter, opens on the road at Martin County on Sept. 8.
Here is a look at the opening matches for the week of Sept. 7:
Monday, Sept. 7
Johnson Central at Mountain Mission, Va.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
Lawrence County a Belfry
Prestonsburg at Martin County
Wednesday, Sept. 9
No matches
Thursday, Sept. 10
Prestonsburg at Belfry
Ashland Blazer at Lawrence County
Friday, Sept. 11
No matches
Saturday, Sept. 12
Belfry at Hazard