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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...
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...
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...
Lady Golden Eagles win annual Lyndel Potter Memorial Tourney
The annual Lyndel Potter Memorial Tournament was played this weekend with eight teams participating. Johnson Central won the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record. The Lady Golden Eagles knocked off Morgan County Elizabethton 7-1 Friday night. Raelyn Adkins picked up the win on the mound. She finished the game three for three at the plate with a triple and three RBIs. Randi Delong added a double in the win.
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