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East Kentucky Gearheads host first Cruise-In of year
On Saturday, April 20, the East Kentucky Gearheads hosted its first Cruise-In event of 2024 at Advance Auto Parts in Paintsville. EKY Gearheads Treasurer David Jaynes said the event was well-attended with approximately 75 cars showing up to the event, which featured free door prizes and concessions. The EKY Gearheads meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Paintsville Recreation Center, Jaynes said, and encourages all members of the public interested in joining and helping promote community and car culture to attend the meetings.
Bulldogs paw Blackcats, 11-8
It was a battle of the regions Tuesday night at Hazard as the 14 Region’s Hazard Bulldogs hosted the 15th Region’s the Prestonsburg Blackcats in baseball action at the friendly confines of Hazard High School. The Bulldogs prevailed over the Blackcats by a score of 11-8. After holding...
Softball Game Preview: Prestonsburg Blackcats vs. East Ridge Warriors
The Prestonsburg Blackcats will head out on the road to square off against the East Ridge Warriors at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Prestonsburg is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak. On Thursday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Prestonsburg had to settle for a 5-3 defeat against...
Corbin takes down Johnson Central in David Iery Invitational championship
CORBIN, Ky. (WYMT) - The Johnson Central and Corbin baseball teams met in the championship game of the David Iery Invitational on Saturday night. The Golden Eagles scored two runs in the top of the first inning behind an RBI double from Kaleb Callaham and an RBI single from Brayden Shepherd.
Johnson Central 17, Paintsville 6
Last Wednesday night in 57th District, it was The Battle of Paintsville Part One as the Paintsville Tigers played host to their crosstown rival the Johnson Central Golden Eagles. The Golden Eagles soared to a 17-6 victory over their rivals. In the top of the first inning, Johnson Central literally...
Jaguars defend home field against the Bobcats
FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Floyd Central beat Betsy Layne, 17-4, on Friday. The Jaguars went up 2-0 after the first inning. They added to that lead in the second and third innings, making it 6-0 after three. Floyd Central hung on to win, 17-4, in 5-innings. Mason Anderson led...
Bulldogs sweep Bobcats in 58th District series
LOUISA — Lawrence County swept Betsy Layne in a 58th District baseball series played Tuesday, April 16-Wednesday, April 17. The Bulldogs outscored the Bobcats 31-1 over eight innings in two games. Lawrence County 16, Betsy Layne 1 (5 innings): Sweeping a 58th District baseball series, Lawrence County beat Betsy...
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