Prestonsburg and Lawrence County dominated the Mountain Top Sports All-Region boys’ soccer team announced on Tuesday. Blackcat standout Matt Burchett was named Player of the Year after helping lead Prestonsburg back to the state tournament. He scored 19 goals and assisted on 32 others to lead the…
Read MoreNo single player was more dominating around the net than Pikeville High School senior Kaylee Wells. She finished her senior season with 318 kills, 59 blocks and 217 digs in leading her team to regional best 21-2 record. Wells has been honored by being selected the Mountain Top Sports Player of the Year.…
Read MoreHere is a look at the upcoming Kentucky high school football matchups involving area teams for Nov. 20: Class 4A Johnson Central (7-0) vs. Harlan County (3-5), 7:30 p.m. Letcher Central (5-1) vs. Perry Central (3-5), 7:30 p.m. Class 3A Belfry (5-3) vs. Magoffin County (3-3), 7:30 p.m. Lawrence County…
Read MoreMiddlesboro quarterback Cayden Grigsby converted a two-point conversion, and it was the difference in the game as Martin County fell to the Yellowjackets, 14-12, in a game played at The Rock on Friday night. Cardinal running back Kolby Sparks had a big night, rushing 24 times for 166 yards and one touchdown…
Read MoreFRIDAY 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 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 MoreA shakeup in this week’s Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll had no change at the top as undefeated Johnson Central, Belfry and Pikeville held strong at No. 1 through 3. The Golden Eagles, now 6-0, hammered Letcher Central while the Pirates (5-2) rolled past Pike County Central. The Panthers…
Read MoreHere is a look at the 15th Region boys’ soccer teams: Player of the Year Isaiah Collins, Jr., Prestonsburg First Team Matt Burchett, Jr. Prestonsburg Luke Johnson, Jr., Lawrence County Bobby Hale, Jr., Martin County Dylan Moore, Jr., Prestonsburg Grant Justice, Sr., Prestonsburg Isaiah Zuidema, Jr.,…
Read MoreHere are the 15th Region All-Area girls’ soccer teams: Player of the Year Anna Burchett, So., Prestonsburg First Team Lauren Johnson, Sr., Prestonsburg Ellie Webb, Sr., Lawrence County Kelci Blair, Sr., Johnson Central Sophia McCoy, Fr., Martin County Kadynce Hackworth, Jr., Prestonsburg Lakin Bentley,…
Read MoreHere are the state’s top leaders in high school football with a minimum of two games for Class 2A: Top Rushers Leetavious Cline, West Carter, 6 games, 1,094 yards, 18 TDs, 182 avg. Trent Asher, Leslie County, 5 games, 646 yards, 9 TDs, 129 avg. Caleb Burns, Danville, 4 games, 498 yards, 4 TDs, 124…
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