PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Black Bears survived a rally from Shelby Valley, staving off the Wildcats with a 26-20 win.

Shelby Valley trimmed a 20-7 halftime deficit when Elijah Blackburn scampered to the endzone. The Wildcats got to within six.

Harlan County responded quickly with a touchdown from Brayden Morris, putting the Black Bears up, 26-14.

With the victory, Jacob Saylor’s team carries a three-game win streak into the playoffs.

Harlan County squares off with Wayne County for 7 p.m. kickoff in the first round on Nov. 7.

Shelby Valley hosts Knott Co. Central at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 in the first round.

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