Pikeville wanted to play this week and elected to do so by traveling to top-ranked Lexington Christian on Friday night. A lightning-quick defense and explosive offense was too much for the Panthers to overcome as the Eagles downed the Panthers, 35-13. LCA, now 7-1 and coached by former Pikeville standout…
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 MoreHere is a look at the latest Kentucky high school football RPI rankings: Class 4A Johnson Central (6-0) .677 Louisville Central (5-0) .669 Corbin (5-0) .654 Boyle County (5-0) .650 Russell County (5-0) .595 Letcher Central (4-1) .592 Class 3A Elizabethtown (7-0) .743 Ashland Blazer (5-0) …
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 MorePhoto courtesy of DENNIS WALKER Prestonsburg and Lawrence County punched their tickets to the girls’ 15th Region soccer championship match with wins on Tuesday. Anna Burchett knocked home four goals and had one assist as the Lady Blackcats blanked Pikeville, 10-0, in a match played at Eagle Field.…
Read MoreHere is a look at the top high school performers for games played through Oct. 17: TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS 18 – Dillon Preston, Johnson Central 17 – Isaac Dixon, Belfry 16 – Matt Anderson, Pike Central 11 – Dominick Francis, Phelps 10 – Tayvion Boykins, Pike Central 10 – Brayden Slone, Prestonsburg…
Read MoreJohnson Central held onto the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll released Monday. The Golden Eagles, now 5-0, and winners of 20 straight games, went on the road and beat Harlan County. Belfry, following its impressive shutout win over Lawrence County, holds down the…
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