Pikeville wasn’t about to let a late lead against Harlan slip away again. Rylee Samons and Eli Johnson combined to score 51 points and powered the Panthers to a 76-63 victory over the previously unbeaten Dragons in the championship game of the Pikeville Invitational Tournament played at T.W. Oliver…
Read MoreJohnson Central limited Belfry to just 14 points in the second half while pulling away for a 71-34 victory in a home game played on Saturday. Ryan Rose led the way with 21 points while Austin Slone added 17. Jacob Grimm and Connor Hopkins tallied nine each. Jonathan Banks paced the Pirates with nine…
Read MoreJohnson Central continued its early season success as the Lady Eagles cruised to a 57-19 win over Fairview in a game played on Wednesday night. Kaylyn McKenzie tossed in 15 points and Taylor McKenzie added 10. At Paintsville Scoring: Johnson Central (57) – Kaylyn McKenzie 3(3) 0-0 15; Taylor McKenzie…
Read MoreShelby Valley overcame an early deficit on the road to knock off Belfry, 59-47, in a game played on Monday night. Ethan Skyes fired in a game-high 23 points the Wildcats moved to 3-1. Riley Phillips followed with 18 points. Caden Woolum paced the Pirates (1-3) with 11 points. Noah Brown tossed in 10…
Read MoreTenth-ranked Pikeville overcame an 11-point deficit, and the Lady Panthers went non to beat Ashland Blazer, 55-49, in the season opener played at T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. Leighan Jackson finished with a double-double in the win, scoring 14 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.…
Read MoreOne of the most highly anticipated Class 1A state title games in recent history became a one-sided affair as Pikeville pulled away from Raceland to score a 41-9 victory at Kroger Field on Friday afternoon. The Panthers finished the season 12-2 and captured their second straight title and seventh overall,…
Read MoreDefending 15th region champion Pikeville built a big halftime lead against Letcher Central and the Panthers went on to open the regular season with an 84-63 win at T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Monday night. Rylee Samons poured in a game-high 31 points, leading four players in double-figure scoring.…
Read MoreNo. 1 Pikeville (11-2) vs. No. 2 Raceland (13-1) Date: Dec. 2 Site: Kroger Field, Lexington Kickoff: Noon Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM/Mountain Top Media App Livestream: KHSAA (exclusive) Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville); Michael Salmons (Raceland) Players to Watch: QB Isaac Duty, RB Blake Birchfield…
Read MoreDefending champion Pikeville punched its ticket to the Class 1A state championship game in convincing fashion as the Panthers took apart Newport Central Catholic, 50-14, at foggy Hillard Howard Field on Friday night. Pikeville, now 11-2, will face Raceland next Friday at Kroger Field. Kickoff is set…
Read MorePikeville continued its dominance on the gridiron as the Panthers cruised past Paintsville, 43-7, in the regional championship game played at Hillard Howard Field on Friday night. The Panthers, now 10-2, captured the school’s 26th title while advancing to the state semifinals against Newport Central…
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