LICK CREEK – The Johnson Central Golden Eagles took control early on and went on to beat East Ridge, 87-62, in a game played at the Reservation on Thursday night. Cory VanHoose paced five players in double figure scoring with 16 points as Johnson Central improved to 13-6. John King tossed in 13 while…

RICHMOND – Shelby Valley fell behind by 19 points early in the third period and battle their way back into the game before falling 37-31 in the All “A” Classic state tournament quarterfinal round matchup with Walton-Verona at McBrayer Arena on Friday afternoon. Alyssa Newsom’s three-point basket…

RICHMOND – Paintsville took the lead away from Harlan in the second half and went on to score a 67-60 victory to advance to the All “A” Classic State Tournament quarterfinals in a game played at McBrayer Arena on Thursday night. The Tigers, now 10-8, will face Hazard (15-2) at 8 p.m. Friday night.…

RICHMOND – Shelby Valley’s Alyssa Elswick was an inside force Louisville Holy Cross was no match for Wednesday night as she help lead the Lady Cats to a 64-30 victory in the opening round of the All “A” Classic State Championships being played at McBrayer Arena on the campus of Eastern Kentucky…

Mingo Central High School is searching for a new head baseball coach following the resignation of coach Logan Lester. Lester also stepped down as assistant football coach and as a substitute teach. He is moving away from the area.

ROBINSON CREEK – Shelby Valley secured its ticket to the 15th Region tournament following a 67-42 victory over Pikeville in a district matchup played at the Shelby Valley Sports Center on Tuesday night. The Wildcats, now 15-5, built a double-digit halftime lead and never looked back. Kaden Robinson…

Here is a look at area high school basketball leaders in scoring and rebounding from games reported to the KHSAA website for 15th Region schools, plus Letcher Central and Jenkins from the 14th, included in our coverage area: Leading scorers: BOYS Cody Potter, Shelby Valley, 25 ppg. Colby Fugate, Paintsville,…

There was no change atop the girls’ latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 basketball poll as Shelby Valley (12-5) held onto the No. 1 ranking, followed by the Pikeville Lady Panthers, now 15-4. The two 59th District teams are followed by Martin County (11-5 in third. The Lady Cardinals are ahead of No.…

Chapmanville, despite having its 48-game winning streak against instate foes snapped by county rival Logan, held on to the No. 1 ranking in the latest Mountain Top Sports boys’ Super 7 basketball rankings released on Tuesday. The Tigers, now 10-2, remained ahead of second-ranked Shelby Valley (14-5).…

First year leading the Lady Miners program. Previously served as an assistant coach at Burch High School for five years; coached one year at Burch Middle on the Mingo County championship team. Eight years coaching AAU teams, WV Dream and Logan all-stars as well as various local youth leagues. “I had…