Johnson Central went across town and beat Paintsville, 47-40, in a game played on Bill Mike Runyon Court on Wednesday night. Sammie Sires led the Lady Eagles (18-4) with 17 points and Kelci Blair tossed in 12. Taylor McKenzie added eight. Leandra Curnutte paced the Lady Tigers (13-8) with 13 points…
Read MoreJohnson Central pulled away from Betsy Layne in the final seven minutes to score a 74-61 win in a game played at Junior Newsome Arena on Tuesday night. Isaiah May fired in 22 points and went over 2,000 career points as the Golden Eagles improved to 17-2. Cory VanHoose followed with 19 and Ryleh…
Read MoreWhile winter sports tips off on Monday in Kentucky, West Virginia announced Wednesday school’s will not be able to start until at least March 1. The previous target date for basketball, wrestling and swimming was Jan. 1. He made the announcement as his regular COVID-19 briefing from the state capital.…
Read MoreTug Valley’s athletic wide receiver Caleb May has been named first-team, all-state for the third straight year in Class A by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. Man linebacker Erick Grimmett was a first-team selection for the Hillbillies. He helped pilot the Hillbillies defense with his…
Read MoreWinter sports has come to a halt in West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice said high school winter sports will stop until at least Jan. 11. He did not clarify during his COVID-19 briefing if it will be the beginning of games or practice. He is looking at preseason options which could reduce practice from 14…
Read MoreFRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Here are this weekend’s high school football games involving area schools: (NOTE: Games could change depending on COVID restrictions) Pikeville (5-1) at Lexington Christian (6-1) Date: Oct. 29 Site: LCA Stadium Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Radio: WPKE 98.1 FM/104.5 FM Internet coverage:…
Read MoreA shakeup in this week’s Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll had no change at the top as undefeated Johnson Central, Belfry and Pikeville held strong at No. 1 through 3. The Golden Eagles, now 6-0, hammered Letcher Central while the Pirates (5-2) rolled past Pike County Central. The Panthers…
Read MoreJohnson Central held onto the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 football poll released Monday. The Golden Eagles, now 5-0, and winners of 20 straight games, went on the road and beat Harlan County. Belfry, following its impressive shutout win over Lawrence County, holds down the…
Read MoreA plan to help guide teams throughout the West Virginia high school postseason play was released by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission on Thursday. Coaches were given the guidelines as how they relate to the state’s COVID metrics map. Teams from counties that are orange or red…
Read MoreThe West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission has announced new guidelines for winter sports. According to the WVSSAC, there have been modifications to basketball. Here is a breakdown: Face coverings are required if social distancing is not possible. Coaching staff and other bench personnel…
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