One of the most highly anticipated Class 1A state title games in recent history became a one-sided affair as Pikeville pulled away from Raceland to score a 41-9 victory at Kroger Field on Friday afternoon. The Panthers finished the season 12-2 and captured their second straight title and seventh overall,…
Read MorePrestonsburg’s Grant Varney banked home the game-winning shot as time expired on the clock to give the Blackcats a thrilling 63-61 win over Paintsville on the road on Wednesday night. The win moved the Blackcats, under first year coach Chase Parsley, to 2-0. It was the season opener for the Tigers.…
Read MoreBellarmine, known for its bulldog defensive mentality, had Kentucky turn the tables on them in the second half as the Wildcats took control midway through the second half and went on to score a 60-41 victory at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night. The Wildcats improved to 5-2 while dropping the Knights to 2-6.…
Read MoreDefending 15th region champion Pikeville built a big halftime lead against Letcher Central and the Panthers went on to open the regular season with an 84-63 win at T.W. Oliver Memorial Gymnasium on Monday night. Rylee Samons poured in a game-high 31 points, leading four players in double-figure scoring.…
Read MoreNo. 1 Pikeville (11-2) vs. No. 2 Raceland (13-1) Date: Dec. 2 Site: Kroger Field, Lexington Kickoff: Noon Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM/Mountain Top Media App Livestream: KHSAA (exclusive) Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville); Michael Salmons (Raceland) Players to Watch: QB Isaac Duty, RB Blake Birchfield…
Read MoreFormer Pikeville High School standout Jackson Hensley is leading Wake Forest University. Hensley released the following statement: “I’d like to the Coach Clawson and Coach Higgins for giving me the opportunity to play at Wake Forest. It has been an honor to be part of this program and wear the black…
Read MoreDefending champion Pikeville punched its ticket to the Class 1A state championship game in convincing fashion as the Panthers took apart Newport Central Catholic, 50-14, at foggy Hillard Howard Field on Friday night. Pikeville, now 11-2, will face Raceland next Friday at Kroger Field. Kickoff is set…
Read MorePhoto Credit: UK Athletics Kentucky’s defense forced three turnovers and bottled up the Cardinals offense much of the game to win the Governor’s Cup matchup, 26-13, at Kroger Field on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats finished the regular season at 7-5, and now await their bowl fate. Quarterback…
Read MorePikeville (10-2) vs, Newport Central Catholic (11-2) Date: Nov. 25 Site: Hillard Howard Field Kickoff: 7 pm Radio: WDHR 93.1 FM/Mountain Top Media App Livestream: Mountain Top TV App Coaches: Chris McNamee (Pikeville); Stephen Lickert (Newport Central Catholic) Players to Watch: RB Blake Birchfield,…
Read MoreThe University of Pikeville bears held off a furious second half rally from Shawnee State University to escape with a 73-70 win at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Tuesday night. UPIKE improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in Mid-South conference play. Teddy Parham Jr. Led the Bears with a game-high 22 points…
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