FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Here are this weekend’s high school football games involving area schools: (NOTE: Games could change depending on COVID restrictions) Pikeville (5-1) at Lexington Christian (6-1) Date: Oct. 29 Site: LCA Stadium Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Radio: WPKE 98.1 FM/104.5 FM Internet coverage:…
Read MorePaintsville won its sixth straight match as the Lady Tigers eliminated Pike County Central, 3-0, in the 15th Region tournament opener played at Johnson Central High School on Monday night. Hailey Little finished with 11 kills, one block, five assists, two digs and two aces in the 25-16, 25-15 and 25-8…
Read MoreHere is a look at individual leaders for high school games played through Oct. 23: MOST TOUCHDOWNS 22 – Dillon Preston, Johnson Central 20 – Isaac Dixon, Belfry 16 – Matt Anderson, Pike Central 13 – Aden Barnett, Magoffin County 13 – Brayden Slone, Prestonsburg 12 – Dominick Francis, Phelps…
Read MoreLawrence County scored the game’s final 24 points to rally past host Floyd Central in a game played on Friday night. The Bulldogs, now 3-1, tied the game late in the third quarter on Dylan Ferguson’s four-yard run. He finished with 81 yards. Running back Blue Fletcher, who ran for 105 yards, put…
Read MoreHere are the state’s top leaders in high school football with a minimum of two games for Class 3A: Top Rushers Wes Oliver, Taylor County, 6 games, 1,090 yards, 15 TDs, 182 avg. Matt Anderson, Pike Central, 6 games, 1,075 yards, 16 TDs, 179 avg. Isaac Dixon, Belfry, 6 games, 1,057 yards, 14 TDs, 176…
Read MoreHere is a look at the top high school performers for games played through Oct. 17: TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 18 – Dillon Preston, Johnson Central 17 – Isaac Dixon, Belfry 16 – Matt Anderson, Pike Central 11 – Dominick Francis, Phelps 10 – Tayvion Boykins, Pike Central 10 – Brayden Slone, Prestonsburg…
Read MoreBelfry was forced to a fifth and deciding set with East Ridge as the Lady Pirates regrouped to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win in a match played on Tuesday night. Clara McNamee had 12 kills, four blocks, seven digs and three serving aces in the 25-19, 25-19, 25-27, 16-25 and 15-7 win. Emma Harris collected…
Read MoreAthletics in Letcher and Knott counties remain up in the air because of COVID restrictions. The latest incidence map shows Letcher’s numbers as 31.8 and Knott at 26.1. They are two of 24 counties across the state in the red zone. Letcher Central soccer teams are in action this week. Status of other…
Read MoreMagoffin County ran out to a 28-point, halftime lead and never looked back in rolling to a 44-24 win over host Floyd Central in a game played on Friday night. Quarterback Lucas Litteral passed 223 yards and three touchdowns to help the Hornets improve to 3-2. Running back Aiden Barnett ran for one touchdown…
Read MoreBelfry took a close first set and the Lady Pirates went on to beat Shelby Valley, 3-0, in a match played on Tuesday night. Clara McNamee finished with six kills, two blocks and 11 digs in the 25-22, 25-15 and 25-14 win. Cameron Childers added 11 kills, one block, nine digs and two aces. Hannah Fite…
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