Knox Central closes regular season with impressive win over Williamsburg, turns attention to postseason

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Posted Saturday, October 31, 2026 2:53 pm

By Les Dixon

BARBOURVILLE — Knox Central closed out its regular-season schedule in impressive fashion Friday night, handing Williamsburg a 49-22 loss while giving its seniors a memorable victory in their final regular-season home game.

Knox Central coach Wayne Mills praised his team’s determination while also crediting the Yellow Jackets for their effort.

“Hats off to Williamsburg they played hard and came on here to win the game. We had few starters out and had to play some younger kids with less experience. Proud of our fighting thru adversity. Great to finish the season 7-3 . Good way to honor our seniors with the win. Every body 0-0 now and new season starts.”

The victory provided Knox Central with a positive finish to its regular-season schedule as the Panthers now turn their attention to the KHSAA Class 3A playoffs.

Knox Central will host Letcher County Central (5-5) next Friday in opening-round action.

Meanwhile, Williamsburg (6-3) will also begin postseason play at home next Friday when the Yellow Jackets welcome Hazard (2-8).