SPORTS
Lady Cards on 3-game win streak
INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cards softball team rolled past Grace Christian 7-6 and Tolsia in a doubleheader 10-4, 13-9 to win three in a row April 23 and Saturday in Inez. The following is a recap of last week’s action:. MCHS vs. Grace Christian.
Lawrence County softball earns 14th shutout in Shelby Valley
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The Lawrence County Lady Bulldogs continued the team’s tear this season against the Shelby Valley Wildcats in Pike County on Thursday, May 2. Lawrence County’s bats connected quickly, jumping up to a two-run lead after Jada Patton snuck home on a throw to second base in the top of the first inning.
‘Inch-for-inch, pound-for-pound, the toughest kid I’ve ever coached’ Johnson Central’s Becca Wright signs to play at the next level
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - After a stellar high school career in the Mountains, Becca Wright is headed to Tennessee to play college basketball. Wright signed her letter of intent to play at Cleveland State Community College on a full-ride scholarship inside Johnson Central High School surrounded by her friends, teammates, family, and coaches on Friday, May 1.
Prestonsburg’s Chase Parsley resigns as head boys basketball coach
PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WYMT) - Chase Parsley will step down as Prestonsburg’s head boys basketball coach after two years at the helm. He finished with a total record of 31-30. Last season, Prestonsburg finished 17-15. “We want to express our sincere gratitude to coach Parsley for his contributions to our...
Williams signs with Morehead State
INEZ — Martin County Lady Cardinals star point guard Laken Williams has committed to advancing her basketball and academic career with the Morehead State Lady Eagles. Williams, who averaged 20.0 points per game this season and scored a total of 2,131 points over her four-year tenure at Martin County High School, solidifies her position as the leading scorer for the Lady Cardinals. Her contributions helped lead the team to back-to-back 57th District titles and three consecutive 20-win seasons.
Golden Eagles sail past Cardinals, 15-0
Last Wednesday in 57th District baseball action, the Johnson Central Golden Eagles cruised by the Martin Cardinals 15-0 in four innings at Johnson Central High School. Giving the Golden Eagles a stranglehold on the top of the 57th District standings. Johnson Central wasted little time getting the bats rolling. In...
Cardinals swat Hornets 8-3
PHELPS — The Martin County Cardinals defeated Phelps 8-3 on the road April 23 for their 12th win of the season. Hunter Moore took the mound for the Martin County Cardinals and led the team to victory with a strong performance. Moore pitched four innings, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out four and walking two. Knox Maynard relieved Moore in the top of the fifth inning, giving up one run on one hit, and recording five strikeouts and one walk.
Lawrence County shuts out Pikeville 8-0
PIKEVILLE — Lawrence County shut out Pikeville 8-0 on Tuesday, April 23. Under the direction of first-year head coach Justin Adkins, Lawrence County notched its 20th win in the 2024 high school softball season. Brooklyn Ellis and Taylor Blevins combined to pitch a three-hit shutout for visiting Lawrence County....
Softball Game Preview: Paintsville Heads Out
The Paintsville Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Wolfe County Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paintsville has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with five straight losses, while Wolfe County will come in with three straight wins. Paintsville's hitters might be in the...
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