HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The ninth-ranked team in the Alice Lloyd College Mountain Top Ten improved to 9-1 with a 45-26 victory against Hazard.

Early on, William Shoptaw connected with Javion Fullwood for a touchdown to make it 7-7.

Somerset countered with some quick strike offense, with Xavier Wooldridge getting into the end zone. Briar Jumpers went ahead, 14-7.

Clay Clevinger’s squad extended their advantage with a house call from Kris Hughes, 21-7.

Hazard responded with Shoptaw linking up with Gavin Johnson before the end of the first half.

Somerset hosts Washington County to start their playoff campaign. Kickoff was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 7.

Hazard hosts Pineville for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff to open the postseason on Nov. 7.

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