Prestonsburg pushed across four runs in the bottom of the first inning and went onto beat Shelby Valley, 10-2, in a game played at StoneCrest Sports Complex on Saturday. Jon Little had a big day with three hits, including a pair of doubles. He scored twice and drove in three as Prestonsburg improved…
Read MoreBelfry overcame an early deficit to earn a split with Martin County, winning the nightcap of a doubleheader, 7-5, at Massey Energy Field on Tuesday. Natalie Fite had a two-run double in the win. Linzee Phillips double and knocked in a pair of runs. In game one, Martin County’s Brynnalyn Smith doubled…
Read MoreBelfry broke open a close game with a five-run, third inning and cruised to a 15-5 win over Betsy Layne in a game played at Massey Energy Field on Tuesday. Steven Banks and Jake Varney each drove in a pair of runs as the Pirates moved to 1-1. Wyatt Webb tripled, singled, scored two runs and knocked…
Read MoreJohnson Central built on its lead in the third quarter and went on to beat defending 15th Region champion Martin County, 78-69, in the opening round of the 57th District tournament played at Magoffin County on Tuesday night. The Golden Eagles, now 19-2, will face either Paintsville or Magoffin County…
Read MorePaintsville held off a fourth-quarter rally by Martin County to score a 40-37 win in the girls’ 57th District tournament opening round game played at Magoffin County on Monday night. Chloe Hannah tossed in 13 points and Emilea Preece added 12 as the Lady Tigers (14-9) advanced to the championship…
Read MoreBelfry grabbed an early lead against Martin County and the Lady Pirates cruised to a 72-30 win in a game played at home on Monday night. Kyera Thornsbury fired in a game-high 22 points as the Lady Pirates moved to 17-7. Cushi Fletcher followed with 14 and Linzee Phillips tossed in 10. Jenna Sparks and…
Read MorePikeville (19-5) edged out Johnson Central for the top spot in the latest Super 7 girls’ basketball poll released on Tuesday. The Lady Eagles (17-4) were just ahead of Floyd Central (16-4) which claimed the No. 3 spot. Belfry, now 17-7, is fourth, followed by Lawrence County (15-9). The Lady Bulldogs…
Read MoreHarlan held off Paintsville down the stretch to score a 63-56 win in the championship game of the Pikeville Invitational Tournament at T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. Connor Fugate paced the Tigers, now (9-8) with 22 points and Colby Fugate followed with 21. Braxton Tharp chipped…
Read MoreFloyd Central erased a 10-point, fourth quarter deficit and scored 18 unanswered to stun Pikeville, 60-54, in a girls’ showdown played ay FCHS Gymnasium on Saturday night. Katie Jo Moore finished with a game-high 30 points, including 14 in the final quarter, to lead all scorers. Kennedy Harvel and…
Read MoreJohnson Central’s seven-game winning streak has landed the Lady Eagles on top in the latest Mountain Top Sports girls’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday. Johnson Central, now 14-2, are followed by Pikeville (16-4). The Lady Panthers are ahead of No. 3 Floyd Central, now 16-4. Belfry, now…
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