Photo courtesy of DENNIS WALKER Prestonsburg’s Lady Blackcats came up on the short end of a 2-1 match between two of the state’s top soccer programs at StoneCrest Soccer Complex on Tuesday night. The Lady Blackcats, now 9-2, had an unassisted goal from Anna Burchett. Goalkeeper Alivia Slone finished…
Read MorePrestonsburg defeated North Laurel by a 2-1 count for their lone win in four matches played in the First Priority Lady Colonel Volleyball Classic at Whitley County on Saturday. The Lady Blackcats fell to Leslie County (2-1), Cumberland Homeschool (2-1) and host Whitley County (2-0). In the win over…
Read MorePrestonsburg’s only loss this season in 10 matches came against powerhouse Louisville Collegiate, 10-0, in the All “A” Classic boys’ soccer championship match played in Frankfort on Sunday. The Blackcats were shutout for the first time since losing to East Carter, 4-0, in a match played on Aug.…
Read MorePrestonsburg was in a battle with host East Ridge as the Blackcats managed to hang on for a 29-26 victory over the Warriors on the Reservation on Friday night. Quarterback Brayden Slone had one touchdown pass and he rushed for 86 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns as the Blackcats won for the first…
Read MoreJohnson Central moved to 3-0-1 as the Golden Eagles defeated Russell, 3-1, in a match played at Eagle Field on Thursday night. Nathaniel Narendrakumar knocked home a pair of goals while Braydon Staniford added one. Sawyer Crum had two assists and Michael Summers added one. Goalkeeper Tate Cox had 14…
Read MoreBetsy Layne continued its solid play as the Lady Bobcats cruised to a 3-0 victory over Magoffin County on the road on Tuesday night. Alyndra Meade had eight kills, four digs and two serving aces in the 25-14, 25-12 and 25-18 win. Katie Kidd added nine kills, two blocks, four digs and one ace while Madi…
Read MoreLetcher Central goalkeeper Nate Cook saved six shots on goal and was solid between the pipes as the Cougars shutout Harlan County, 1-0, in a match played at Cougar Field on Tuesday. It was his second straight shutout as Central moved to 2-4. Hayden Bentley scored an unassisted game-winning goal. Prestonsburg….4…
Read MoreHere is a look at this weekend’s high school football games involving area schools: Pikeville (2-0) at Henry Clay (0-0) Date: Sept. 25 Site: Lexington Kickoff: 7 p.m. Radio: WPKE 98.1 FM/musicradiowpke.com Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville), Demetrius Gay (Henry Clay) Players to watch: RB Blake Birchfield,…
Read MorePHOTO COURTESY/DENNIS WALKER Prestonsburg’s Lady Blackcats rolled to their sixth straight win, beating West Carter, 12-2, in an All “A” tournament matchup played on Monday night. Lauren Johnson knocked home four goals while Anna Burchett added three goals and three assists. Kadynce Hackworth followed…
Read MorePrestonsburg continued its march through the All “A” tournament as the Blackcats cruised to a 7-1 win over West Carter in a match played on Saturday. Prestonsburg, now 6-0, punched its tickets to the state tournament in Frankfort on Sept. 26. Dylan Moore scored three goals while Preston Crase had…
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