HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Wildcats shake off slow start, beat Yellowjackets

Shelby Valley arrived in Middlesboro late for their start with the Yellowjackets.

After falling behind by two touchdowns, Valley stormed back and rolled to a 50-28 win on Friday night. It was the Wildcats third straight following a season-opening loss to letcher Central.

Quarterback Russ Osborne passed for 277 yards and three touchdowns as the Wildcats improved to 3-1.

Running back Brett Sturgill ran for 108 yards and two scores while all-purpose back Brady Bentley added 109 yards and a touchdown. Bentley caught four passes for 75 yards and a score.

Receivers Kolton Stamper and John Luke Fields had a TD catch each.

Shelby Valley (3-1) faces Perry Central (2-2) this Friday. Game time is 7:30 pm.