Photo credit Nick Hammonds Johnson Central won its first two games of the Mountain Schoolboy Classic before dropping its final matchup with Corbin at Belfry on Thursday. The Golden Eagles beat Newport and Clay County. Here is a recap: Corbin…………..81 Johnson Central…69 Johnson Central closed…
Read MoreMartin County traveled to Florida during the Christmas break and the Cardinals won three of four games played in the Daytona Beach Sunshine Classic. Martin County defeated Deltona, Fla., Seabreeze, Fla., and Bishop Verot, Fla., while the team’s only loss came to Science Hill, Tenn. Here is a recap:…
Read MorePhoto credit: Dusty Layne The Pikeville Panthers were one defensive stop away from more than likely playing for Ashland Invitational Tournament championship. Pikeville lost to state power Bowling Green on a last-second shot while bouncing back to beat Teays Valley and Boyd County. Here is a recap: Pikeville…..…..65…
Read MoreBetsy Layne journeyed to Montgomery County to take part in the Gateway Holiday Classic and the Bobcats left with two victories in three games. Wins came over Shawnee and Owen County while the only loss was to a solid South Laurel team. Here is a recap: Betsy Layne……77 Shawnee………..67 Betsy…
Read MorePhoto 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 MorePhoto credit: Ray Justice Photography Belfry standout DeMahjae Clark had games of 28, 26 and 21 during the King of the Bluegrass tournament. He averaged 25 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists per game. His effort has earned him the Mountain Top Sports/Buffalo Wild Wing Player of the Week honors. Here is…
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.…
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