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This Weekend’s High School Football Game Schedule
Tonight there are several games across the mountains in week two of high school football:. Middlesboro takes on Garrard County and Corbin faces North Hardin, both games in the Garrard County Bowl. Betsy Layne at Bath County. Boyd County at Bell County. George Rogers Clark faces Belfry and Martin County...
Jaguars’ ‘Big, Bold, and Nasty’ effort leads to 16-14 win over Whitley County
LONDON — The 1994 North Laurel Jaguars football team was honored during Friday night’s clash between Steven Nelson’s current version of the Jaguars and the Whitley County Colonels. The ‘94 Jaguars were the first football team to win a district championship, and they were known as the...
Two early Jackson TDs propel Rockets to win over Pineville
The Pineville Mountain Lions continued their early swing of 3A competition with a 41-14 loss to Rockcastle County Friday night at Union Commonwealth University. The 2-0 Rockets jumped out to a blistering 28-0 lead after the first quarter and coasted the rest of the way for the victory. Rockcastle running...
13th Region Wrapup: Bobcats rally to even record at 1-1; M’boro, Pineville, Jackson County, & Harlan County fall
The Bobcats came from behind to knock off Boyd County, 36-31, evening their record at 1-1. The Yellow Jackets fell to 0-2 after dropping a 23-20 decision to the Golden Lions. The Generals took an early lead but couldn’t hold on, losing 43-28 while falling to 1-1. Rockcastle County...
Rockcastle dominates Pineville
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The Rockets of Rockcastle County traveled to Union Commonwealth University to take on the Mountain Lions of Pineville. It did not take long for the rocket to take flight; Isaiah Jackson took the first offensive snap and ran for a long touchdown. Jackson continued his domination,...
Cardinals score twice in final minute to stun Knox Central with 24-13 comeback win
LONDON — Both Knox Central and South Laurel barreled for four quarter before seeing the Cardinals score 11 points in a one-minute span to stun Knox Central in Friday’s Martin’s Peterbilt Bowl with a 24-13 win. Both teams held leads in the game before a touchdown pass...
Bell County claws back against tough Boyd County team
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT)— Eastern Kentucky Bell County Head football coach Dudley Hilton is known for his hard-nosed and persistent teams on the gridiron throughout Kentucky. Friday night, his bobcats showed those traits in a battle against Boyd County. Early in the first, Bell County faced a 14-point deficit.
Golden Lions Triumph in First Game at New Stadium
In a thrilling night of football between Garrard County and Middlesboro, the Golden Lions emerged victorious with a final score of 23-20, marking a memorable evening at the newly inaugurated Garrard County football complex. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their determination and skill. As...
No. 8 North Laurel escapes No. 5 Whitley County at home
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - An Alice Lloyd College Mountain top ten battle ensued Friday night in London between No. 8 North Laurel and No. 5 Whitley County. The Jaguars defended their home field with immediate lockdown defense early in the first quarter. The Colonels were only able to move the markers once on their first drive of the game, leaving the door open for Steven Nelson’s squad to score first.
HC, Harlan elementary runners dominate race in Pineville
The Harlan County and Harlan elementary cross country teams had outstanding performances Tuesday at Pineville. Harlan County’s girls and boys teams won their races with 30 and 36 points, respectively. Harlan finished second overall in both the boys race (48 points) and the girls race (80 points). “We were...
UC Volleyball Sweeps Midway in Powerful Home Opener
Williamsburg, KY – Cumberlands Volleyball extends their win streak and undefeated record to 9-0, after sweeping Midway (1-1), 3-0, with offensive power on Wednesday evening at the UC Volleyball Gym. The Pats totaled 41 kills, 39 assists, 60 digs, and eight service aces across the three sets. Allyson Grava...
Redhounds secure their second win of the week against Whitley County
CORBIN — For the second time this week, Roger Taylor’s Corbin Redhounds handed Whitley County a loss. The game on Monday was for the Class 2A, Section 7 championship with the Redhounds pulling out a win in a shoot out. This time around, Corbin won in regulation, defeating...
#1 Patriots Utilize Fast Start to Remain Unbeaten
Williamsburg, KY – The top-ranked Cumberlands women's soccer team dominated the possession right from the opening whistle as they defeated Milligan 4-0 Wednesday night. With the win, UC improves to 4-0 on the year, while the Buffaloes move to 0-2. Jayden Boelter notched her third multi-goal game of the...
Bell County rolls up over 300 yards on ground to edge Boyd
Boyd County 14 10 7 0 — 31 Bell County 6 8 8 14 — 36 Boyd – Germann 1 run (kick failed) Boyd – Crawford 36 pass from Holbrook (Castle pass from Holbrook) Bell – Miller 2 run (pass failed) Boyd – Holbrook 6...
Garrard County Seeks First-Ever Win Against Middlesboro in Historic Matchup
Garrard County High School will host Middlesboro on Friday night in a critical game as part of the Garrard County Bowl, aiming for their first victory of the season after a narrow loss to Lincoln County last week. This game marks the fifth meeting between the two teams, with Middlesboro leading the series 4-0. The Yellowjackets edged out Garrard County in their most recent matchup last year, winning a closely contested game 14-13 that spanned two days due to severe weather.
Goodin finds paydirt three times to lead Williamsburg past Bourbon County
LONDON — After six lead changes in the first half, defensive adjustments were made by Williamsburg as the Yellow Jackets secured a 38-20 win during their season-opener. Williamsburg led 24-20 at halftime before scoring two touchdowns in the second half to pull out the win. “Coach Hatcher made some...
Patriots Defend Undefeated Record with Pair of Wins at Cumberlands Invite
Williamsburg, KY – The Patriots improve to 11-0 after taking a pair of wins over Bluefield, 3-0, and William Carey, 3-2, on Friday afternoon at the Cumberlands Invite. UC tallied 105 kills, 126 digs, 21 aces, and ten block across the two matches. Cumberlands Capitalizes on Attacking Power to...
Thomas Walker takes down Panthers, 35-8
Updated: August 30- Cumberland Gap wanted to get in the win column when they traveled to Thomas Walker in Virginia. Allen Brooks started the game in the QB spot for an injured Noah Meyer. Thomas Walker received the kickoff and fumbled on their very first play, but recovered and followed it up with 60-yard TD pass; the point after was no good, (6-0). They also had an end-around TD run from their own 45 shortly thereafter, (13-0). The Panthers offense didn’t really do anything, but their defense had a nice goal line stand at the 0:30 mark.
Volleyball Sweeps Day One of the Cumberlands Invite
The Keiser volleyball team maintained their unbeaten road record after sweeping Day One of the Cumberlands Invite in Williamsburg, Ky., on Friday morning. The Seahawks defeated the Bulldogs of Union (3-0; 25-19, 25-19, 25-10) and the Racers of Northwestern Ohio (3-0; 25-16, 25-12, 25-23). The Seahawks had five players with...
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