Prestonsburg was in a battle with host East Ridge as the Blackcats managed to hang on for a 29-26 victory over the Warriors on the Reservation on Friday night. Quarterback Brayden Slone had one touchdown pass and he rushed for 86 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns as the Blackcats won for the first…
Read MoreBetsy Layne continued its solid play as the Lady Bobcats cruised to a 3-0 victory over Magoffin County on the road on Tuesday night. Alyndra Meade had eight kills, four digs and two serving aces in the 25-14, 25-12 and 25-18 win. Katie Kidd added nine kills, two blocks, four digs and one ace while Madi…
Read MoreHere is a look at this weekend’s high school football games involving area schools: Pikeville (2-0) at Henry Clay (0-0) Date: Sept. 25 Site: Lexington Kickoff: 7 p.m. Radio: WPKE 98.1 FM/musicradiowpke.com Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville), Demetrius Gay (Henry Clay) Players to watch: RB Blake Birchfield,…
Read MoreBetsy Layne, Johnson Central and Pikeville completed this past weekend’s Champions of the Mountains Classic held at UPIKE Gymnasium, T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium, and the Hawks Nest. The Lady Bobcats defeated Pike Central (2-0); Belfry (2-0); and East Ridge (2-0). Here is a recap: Inetta Hamilton…
Read MoreMagoffin County quarterback Lucas Litteral passed for 299 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Hornets to a 56-8 victory over Martin County in a game played at MCHS Stadium on Friday night. Receiver Adan Barnett hauled in six passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns and Brad Standifur had three catches…
Read MoreHere are the results from Saturday’s matches played at UPIKE, Pike Central and Pikeville: Betsy Layne 2, Belfry 0 (27-25 and 25-19) Betsy Layne 2, East Ridge 0 (25-23 and 25-13) Betsy Layne 2, Pike Central 0 (25-14 and 25-18) Johnson Central 2, Belfry 1 (25-16, 20-25 and 25-16) Johnson Central 2,…
Read MorePaintsville ran its record to 8-0 with a dominating 3-1 victory over host Magoffin County in a match played Thursday night. Hailey Little finished with 13 kills and three serving aces in the 25-11, 25-3 and 25-3 win. Hadley Harden and Blair Ratliff added nine kills apiece while Shelby Hatfield had seven…
Read MoreAbout the Author Teddy Paynter I have been working as a journalist for the past 45 years. I was born and raised in Man, W.Va. I currently reside in Inez, Ky., with my wife, Lisa, and our three fur babies, Buffy, Binnie and Motorhead. Prestonsburg Plans 15th Region Senior Night→ KHSAA votes to allow…
Read MoreOfficials are gearing up for a planned baseball senior night in Prestonsburg for 15th region players on June 27. During a press conference Tuesday, Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton said that officials are working hard to make the event possible. According to Stapleton, the event is for seniors only.…
Read MoreIn a historic move by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, the organization’s Board of Control voted to not have a dead period this season and to allow sports teams to begin limited practices beginning June 15. The KHSAA unveiled a phased-in approach with multiple steps to resume sports…
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