Photo credit: Ray Justice Photography Belfry scored three straight wins in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic for the 15th time in the 47-year run of the tournament. The Pirates defeated Unicoi County, Tenn., Newport, and Shelby Valley. Here is a recap: Belfry……….…84 Shelby Valley….80 Belfry and…
Read MoreHere is a look back at the top Mountain Top Sports stories during 2021: No. 1 September 28, 2021 Legendary JC football coach passes from COVID complications Condolences from around the Bluegrass and surrounding states poured in following the sudden death of legendary Johnson Central head football coach…
Read MorePikeville edged out Logan for the No. 1 spot in the latest boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Wednesday. The Panthers and Wildcats are followed by No. 3 Paintsville. The Tigers set ahead of Lawrence County in at No. 4. Betsy Layne claims the No. 5 position, followed by No. 6 East Ridge. The…
Read MoreThe Pikeville Lady Panthers remain the unanimous top ranked girls’ basketball team in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 poll released on Wednesday. Pikeville is followed by district rival Shelby Valley in at No. 2. The Lady Kats are ahead of undefeated Logan, which claims the No. 3 position.…
Read MoreBelfry all-state running back Isaac Dixon questioned his decision to return for another year of football midway through the high school football season. The Pirates were 0-5 for the first since 1947 and the chances of getting an opportunity to play for another state championship were slipping away.…
Read MoreFloyd Central senior Amelia Wallace closed out her outstanding career by leading her team to the state tournament. She set a single season record for assists with 926, including 60 in a single match against Betsy Layne. She had 142 digs, 117 kills, 56 aces and 47 blocks. Her effort has earned her the…
Read MorePhelps eighth-grader Caleigh McCoy poured in 31 points to power the Lady Hornets to a 54-46 win over Wolfe County in a game played at the McCoy Athletic Center on Tuesday night. Amelia Casey had 12 rebounds and three blocks and Faith Potter pulled down 10 boards. At Phelps SCORE BY QUARTERS: WC (3-4)….0…
Read MoreThe Pikeville Panthers have moved into the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Wednesday. Pikeville edged out Lawrence County. The Bulldogs set at No. 2, followed by the undefeated Logan Wildcats at No. 3. Paintsville climbs to No. 4. The Tigers…
Read MorePikeville has moved into the top spot in the latest Mountain Top Sports girls’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Wednesday. The Lady Panthers are followed by No. 2 Shelby Valley, which held the top spot one week ago. Martin County grabs the No. 3 position, followed by Floyd Central. Rounding out…
Read MorePrestonsburg turn back Magoffin County, 61-50, in a road win on Monday night. Kyle Tackett tossed in 22 points and Celina Mullins added 16 in the win. Andel Mullis paced the Lady Hornets with 23 points and Karah Lafferty tossed in 12. At Salyersville Scoring: Prestonsburg (61) – Kylie Tackett 3(4)…
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