Betsy Layne journeyed to Montgomery County to take part in the Gateway Holiday Classic and the Bobcats left with two victories in three games. Wins came over Shawnee and Owen County while the only loss was to a solid South Laurel team. Here is a recap: Betsy Layne……77 Shawnee………..67 Betsy…
Read MorePikeville edged out Logan for the No. 1 spot in the latest boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Wednesday. The Panthers and Wildcats are followed by No. 3 Paintsville. The Tigers set ahead of Lawrence County in at No. 4. Betsy Layne claims the No. 5 position, followed by No. 6 East Ridge. The…
Read MoreBelfry all-state running back Isaac Dixon questioned his decision to return for another year of football midway through the high school football season. The Pirates were 0-5 for the first since 1947 and the chances of getting an opportunity to play for another state championship were slipping away.…
Read MoreFloyd Central senior Amelia Wallace closed out her outstanding career by leading her team to the state tournament. She set a single season record for assists with 926, including 60 in a single match against Betsy Layne. She had 142 digs, 117 kills, 56 aces and 47 blocks. Her effort has earned her the…
Read MorePikeville used a big start to the second half to pull away and beat Betsy Layne, 70-54, in the championship game of the PIT played at T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Wednesday night. Laithan Hall led the Panthers, now 8-0, with 24 points, including seven treys. Keian Worrix finished with 17 and Nick…
Read MoreThe Pikeville Panthers have moved into the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Wednesday. Pikeville edged out Lawrence County. The Bulldogs set at No. 2, followed by the undefeated Logan Wildcats at No. 3. Paintsville climbs to No. 4. The Tigers…
Read MorePhoto credit: DUSTY LAYNE Pikeville used a balanced scoring attack to pull away and beat Knott Central, 79-57, in the opening round of the Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at the T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Monday. Keian Worrix, Nick Robinson and Rylee Samons scored 16 points each while…
Read MoreJohnson Central grabs an early lead against Betsy Layne and went on to score a 75-60 win in a home game played on Wednesday night. Ryleh McKenzie paced the Golden Eagles (1-3) with 20 points and Ryan Rose followed with 16. Grace Rice added 14 and Jacob Butcher tossed in 12. Connor Lemaster chipped in…
Read MoreBelfry took the lead away from Floyd Central in the final minutes and held on for a 56-55 win in a game played on Tuesday night. Jenna Sparks was outstanding for the Lady Pirates as she finished with a triple-double, scoring 19 points, grabbing 19 rebounds, and blocking 10 shots as Belfry moved to 3-2.…
Read MorePikeville started quickly against previously unbeaten Boyd County and cruised to a 71-46 victory in the Roundball Classic played on Saturday. Trinity Rowe poured in a game-high 28 points as the Lady Panthers improved to 3-1. Emma Ratliff followed with 11 while Leighan Jackson tossed in nine. Kristen…
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