Betsy Layne used a goal line stand with just over two minutes to play and held on for an 18-12 victory over the Eagles on Friday night.
It was the first win for the Bobcats (1-4) since they knocked off Fairview a year ago on the home turf.
Quarterback Chase Mims ran for one touchdown and passed for two others, including the game winner to Brady Robinson from 22 yards out with just over eight minutes to play.
Mims’ one-yard run gave the Bobcats a 6-0 lead after one quarter. His 60-yard TD toss to Nicholas Howell gave his team a 12-6 halftime advantage. Mims passed for 195 yards.
Betsy Layne will play at Prestonsburg (3-4) on Oct. 30. Kickoff is 7:30 pm.
At Fairview
SCOER BY QUARTERS:
BL (1-4)….6 6 0 6 – 18
FV (1-5)….0 6 6 0 – 12
Scoring:
First Quarter
BL – Chase Mims, 1-yard run (pass failed), :11
Second Quarter
FV – Jeremy Harper, 65-yard INT (run failed) 11:24
BL – Nicholas Howell, 60-yard pass from Chase Mims (pass failed), 2:50
Third Quarter
FV – Austin Miller, 8-yard pass from Tanner Johnson (pass failed), 3:43
Fourth Quarter
BL – Brady Robinson, 22-yard pass from Chase Mims (pass failed), 8:03
Next up: Betsy Layne (1-4) at Prestonsburg (3-4), 7:30 pm, Oct. 30.