Here is a look at the state semifinal matchup between Paintsville and Newport Central Catholic:
CLASS 1A
Paintsville (8-2) vs. Newport Central Catholic (8-2)
Date: Dec. 11
Site: Memorial Field
Kickoff: 7:30 pm
Coaches: Joe Chirico (Paintsville); Stephen Lickert (Newport Central Catholic)
Players to watch: RB Harris Phelps, RB Luke Hyden (Paintsville); RB Joey Runyon, QB Malaki Herndon (Newport Central Catholic)
Road to the postseason
Paintsville Tigers
Tigers 39, East Jessamine 24
Tigers 54, Hazard 0
Tigers 43, Perry Central 0
Tigers 57, Fairview 6
Tigers 34, West Carter 12
Raceland 23, Tigers 20
Letcher Central 18, Tigers 7
Playoffs
Tigers 55, Betsy Layne 8
Tigers 28, Raceland 21, OT
Tigers 39, Hazard 7
Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds
Thoroughbreds 23, Walton Verona 7
Thoroughbreds 32, Covington Holy Cross 6
Thoroughbreds 17, Newport 14
Thoroughbreds 59, Ludlow 21
Thoroughbreds 34, Dayton 6
Thoroughbreds 42, Bellevue 7
Beechwood 45, Thoroughbreds 0
Holmes 20, Thoroughbreds 0
Playoffs
Thoroughbreds 45, Ludlow 7
Thoroughbreds 42, Louisville Holy Cross 21