Johnson Central and Pikeville remained the top-ranked teams in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll released on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles (1-0) and Panthers (1-0) were idle last week. JC was under COVID restrictions and Pikeville was unable to play for the first-time ever in the Pike…
Read MoreShelby Valley’s two-headed monster took over in the second half as the Wildcats came from behind to defeat Pike County Central, 59-32, in the Pike County Bowl matchup played at Hillard Howard Field on Saturday night. Running back Jayden Newsome ran for 189 yards on 17 carries and three touchdowns…
Read MoreBetsy Layne scored a straight set win for the third time this season, beating Prestonsburg, 3-0, in a match played at Junior Newsome Arena on Tuesday night. Akira finished with seven kills and 12 blocks in the 25-19, 25-16, and 25-12 win. Madison Hamilton followed with four kills, 12 blocks, five digs…
Read MoreHere is a look at this weekend’s high school football matchups involving Kentucky area teams: East Ridge (1-0) vs. Phelps (0-1) Date: Aug. 27 Site: Philip Haywood Stadium Kickoff: 6 pm Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM Internet: wdhr.com Coaches: Donnie Burdine (East Ridge); Andrew West (Phelps) Players to Watch:…
Read MoreJohnson Central remained the top ranked team in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll released on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles opened the season with a big road win over Henry Clay. Pikeville leaped to second after knocking off rival Paintsville. The Panthers are followed by Letcher Central,…
Read MorePike County Central went on the road to Pendleton County with the team’s top rusher sidelined with an injury. Quarterback Tayvian Boykins knew he had to pick up his game. The sophomore rushed 19 times for 120 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Hawks knocked off the Wildcats, 20-8, in the season…
Read MoreHere is a look at the Mountain Top Sports Super 7 preseason football poll and 2020 team records released on Monday: No. 1 Johnson Central (10-1) No. 2 Belfry (8-4) No. 3 Pikeville (6-3) No. 4 Paintsville (10-2) No. 5 Letcher Central (6-2) No. 6 Pike Central (4-5) No. 7 Shelby Valley (8-3) Receiving…
Read MoreHigh school football teams across Kentucky can officially kick off the 2021 season at 12:01 a.m., with the two-week dead period coming to an end at midnight. This includes football with helmet-only practices. COVID-19 delayed spring sports last season, resulting in an overlap of when the players participating…
Read MoreJohnson Central’s Chloe VanHoose ended her high school career on the state’s biggest stage this past season. Pitching the Lady Eagles into the state tournament for a second straight year. She finished 16-6 overall, with an ERA of 1.57. VanHoose struck out 243 batters while allowing only 30 walks…
Read MoreJohnson Central senior Ryan Sartin-Slone’s love for the game of baseball is second to none. He wrapped up his senior season hitting .468 while helping the Golden Eagles reach the state tournament for the first time since 2017. He had 51 hits, scored 34 runs, and drove in 33 runs. Twenty of his hits…
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