MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WYMT) - The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets prevailed in a thrilling contest against Hazard on Friday, 44-36.

The Yellow Jackets scored on their opening possession to make it 8-0.

Hazard got on the board by way of William Shoptaw connecting with Connor Holbrook.

After taking advantage of a Hazard penalty on the ensuing kickoff, Larry French’s crew turned the great field position into points. The drive culminated with a rushing score from Caden Lawson.

Hazard countered with a rushing touchdown by Cameron Miller on their next drive. Middlesboro led, 30-18 at the half.

At one point in the third quarter, Hazard forced Middlesboro into a fourth-and-goal situation on the Bulldogs 25. Miraculously, Deakon Parton found Mekhi Young in the back corner of the endzone for the touchdo

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