Paintsville Tigers’ two-sport star, Kylie Kinner just reached a milestone only four other girls’ basketball players in the 15th region have accomplished. 

Kinner scored her 3,000th point over the weekend in the Tigers’ 75-63 win over Floyd Central, advancing them to the quarter finals of the 15th Region Tournament.  

Kinner has led Paintsville to a 22-10 record, averaging nearly 28 points and 8 rebounds per game. Kinner is not only an elite scorer, she is an outstanding shot blocker and playmaker. 

And this isn’t the only 3,000 mark Kinner will likely close in on.

A must-watch player in the state of Kentucky in both basketball and volleyball, he junior is on her way to surpassing 3,000 kills in her volleyball career. By the time she graduates high school she will have one of the best resumes of any two-sport athlete in the country.  

You can watch Kinner and the Tigers on Tuesday, March 3 at the Appalachian Wireless Arena, where the Tigers will take on the Belfry Pirates at 6:30 p.m. If you can’t make it to watch it live, Mountain Top Sports will have coverage of the 15th Region Tournament on 96.5 WXCC and 93.1 WDHR. You will not want to miss this tournament!

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The Paintsville Lady Tigers had another strong night on the volleyball court, sweeping Shelby Valley 3-0 on Tuesday.

Paintsville took the match in straight sets, winning 25-15, 25-15 and 25-16. Junior standout Kylie Kinner once again led the way for the Lady Tigers, finishing with 24 kills and three serving aces. Kinner now has 673 kills on the season, continuing to be one of the most dominant hitters in the region.

She was followed by fellow junior Mallory May, who added 10 kills in the win. May’s consistent play this season has helped the Lady Tigers maintain their rhythm, and she now sits at 284 kills for the year.

Individual stats for Shelby Valley players were not available at press time.

The win improves Paintsville to 23-10 for the season and extends their winning streak to nine matches. Shelby Valley now holds a record of 29-5.

Paintsville will close out its regular season on Thursday, October 16, when the Lady Tigers travel to face Betsy Layne. Shelby Valley will return to the court this Saturday, October 18, when they take on Russell and Huntington in the Kitten Classic.

Other area volleyball scores and highlights will be featured in today’s Mountain Top Sports Recap.

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The Paintsville Lady Tigers kept their hot streak alive Monday night, rolling past the Floyd Central Lady Jaguars 3-0.
Paintsville controlled the match from start to finish, taking sets of 25-12, 25-10 and 25-10.

Junior standout Kylie Kinner led the charge with 14 kills, four aces and a block. Mallory May followed with 10 kills, a block and an ace of her own.

On the season, Kinner has now totaled 607 kills while May sits at 251.
Individual stats for Floyd Central were not available at press time.

The win moves Paintsville to 20-10 on the year and marks their sixth straight victory. Floyd Central falls to 11-9.

Paintsville will be back in action tonight on the road against Belfry with first serve set for 7:30 p.m. Floyd Central returns to play Wednesday (Oct. 8) at 7 p.m.

In other area volleyball scores, Pike Central edged East Ridge 3-2, Martin County topped June Buchanan 3-1 and Pikeville swept Leslie County 3-0.

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The Paintsville Lady Tigers added to their win column Tuesday night, sweeping the Martin County Lady Cardinals 3-0.

Paintsville controlled the match from start to finish, taking sets of 25-11, 25-13 and 25-13.

Junior standout Kylie Kinner, who recently surpassed 2,000 career kills, led the way with 21 kills and two aces. Mallory May followed with a strong effort of her own, tallying eight kills and five aces. On the season, Kinner now sits at 555 kills while May has 227.

Stats for individual Martin County players were not available at press time.

The win moves Paintsville to 17-9 on the season, while Martin County falls to 4-10.

Paintsville will return to action Thursday, Oct. 2, at home against Magoffin County in a 6 p.m. start. Martin County won’t hit the court again until Monday, Oct. 6, when they host June Buchanan at 6 p.m.

In other area volleyball action Tuesday night, Phelps edged Mingo Central 3-2, Knott Central topped Johnson Central 3-1, and Pikeville swept Pike Central 3-0.

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