Defense wins championships. Paintsville’s was on display as the Tigers corralled Newport Central Catholic the final 37 minutes of the game and rallied for a 21-7 win over the Thoroughbreds at Memorial Field on Friday night. The Tigers, now 9-2, will face Kentucky Country Day (10-1) at 11 am Friday…
Read MorePractice begins statewide Dec. 14 The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSSA) voted 12-5 during its zoom meeting on Thursday to move ahead with the high school basketball season to begin as previously planned on Jan. 4. Practice across Kentucky will resume on Dec. 14, except for some counties…
Read MoreHere is a look at the state semifinal matchup between Paintsville and Newport Central Catholic: CLASS 1A Paintsville (8-2) vs. Newport Central Catholic (8-2) Date: Dec. 11 Site: Memorial Field Kickoff: 7:30 pm Coaches: Joe Chirico (Paintsville); Stephen Lickert (Newport Central Catholic) Players to…
Read MoreAn all-day rainfall and muddy field conditions did not slow down Paintsville’s high-octane ground game as the Tigers ran past Hazard, 39-7, in the Class 1A regional championship game played at Memorial Field on Friday night. The Tigers, now 8-2, will host Newport Central Catholic (8-2) on Dec. 11…
Read MoreCLASS 1A Paintsville (7-2) vs. Hazard (4-5) Date: Dec 4 Site: Memorial Field Kickoff: 7:30 Coaches: Joe Chirico (Paintsville); Daniel Howard (Hazard) Players to watch: QB Karsten Poe, RB Harris Phelps (Paintsville); RB Max Johnson, WR Andrew Ford (Hazard) Last week’s results: Paintsville 28 Raceland…
Read MorePaintsville’s defense stopped Raceland quarterback Jake Heighton at the one-yard line on fourth-and-goal in overtime, and the Tigers punched their ticket to the regional championship game with a heart-stopping 28-21 victory at Rams Stadium on Friday night. It was a sweet ending for the Tigers, now…
Read MoreCLASS 1A Paintsville (6-2) at Raceland (4-5) Date: Nov.27 Site: Rams Stadium Kickoff: 7 30 pm Coaches: Joe Chirico (Paintsville); Michael Salmons (Raceland) Players to watch: RB Harris Phelps, WR Zach Taylor (Paintsville); QB Connor Hughrs, RB Noah Wallace (Raceland) Last week’s results: Paintsville…
Read MoreFive different Paintsville running backs scored at least one touchdown each as the Tigers steamrolled Betsy Layne, 55-8, in the opening round of the Class 1A playoff opener played at Memorial Field on Friday night. The Tigers, now 6-2, will play at Raceland (4-5) in the district championship game on…
Read MoreHere is a look at Paintsville and Betsy Layne Paintsville (5-2) vs. Betsy Layne (1-4) Date: Nov. 20 Site: Memorial Field Kickoff: 7:30 pm Coaches: Joe Chirico (Paintsville); Scotty McCoy (Betsy Layne) Players to watch: QB Jake Hyden, RB Luke Hyden (Paintsville); QB Chase Mims, WR Nicholas Howell (Betsy…
Read MorePrestonsburg 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…
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