The Johnson Central Golden Eagles held on to the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports’ Super 7 football poll released on Monday.
Johnson Central, now 3-0, has won 18 straight games and this past Friday’s win over Clay County was career victory No. 300 for head coach Jim Matney.
The Belfry Pirates (3-1) have leaped over Pikeville (3-1) into the No. 2 spot. Belfry knocked off Floyd Central while the Panthers, now third in the poll, fell on the road to Campbell County. The loss ended a 17-game winning streak.
Paintsville (3-0) remains fourth this week after a big win over Perry Central. Letcher County Central, now 4-0, and Shelby Valley (3-1) are tied for fifth. The Cougars are off to their best start in school history.
Martin County (3-1) rounds out the poll at No. 7. The Cardinals rolled past East Ridge.
Receiving votes this week are Lawrence County (1-0) and Tug Valley (2-0).
Super 7 football poll
- Johnson Central (3-0) Next up: Golden Eagles vs. Perry Central, Oct. 9
- Belfry (3-1) Next up: Pirates host North Hardin, Oct. 9.
- Pikeville (3-1) Next up: Panthers at Phelps, Oct. 9.
- Paintsville (3-0) Next up: Tigers vs. Fairview, Oct. 9.
- Letcher Central (4-0) Next up: TBA, COVID restrictions;
- (Tied) Shelby Valley (3-1) Next up: Wildcats vs. Martin County
- Martin County (3-1) Next up: Cardinals at Shelby Valley
Receiving votes: Lawrence County (1-0), Tug Valley (2-0).