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AC ends posteason run in state tourney
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – With Katie Dingus and Leigh Williams leading the way, Allen Central lost its first match at the KHSAA State Volleyball Tournament Friday at Northern Kentucky University. A...
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Allen Central senior running back Justin Jackson rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns Friday night. Rebels survive Knott County Central
HINDMAN – Justin Jackson and Mickey Parsons each rushed for 100 yards or more Friday night as visiting Allen Central fought off Knott County Central 38-32 in the final regular-season game for bo...
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Bobcats beat Jenkins in finale
JENKINS – Betsy Layne ended the 2009 season on a winning note Friday night. The Bobcats snapped a six-game losing streak, defeating Jenkins 40-21. Betsy Layne dominated the Jenkins defense, roll...
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Local appointed to promote equestrian games
PRESTONSBURG – A local woman was recently selected to help promote the 2010 Alltech FEI Equestrian Games in her region. Jen Crisp, of Prestonsburg, was named along with nine others throughout ...
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KELSEY JONES Jones named 15th Region Player of the Year
EASTERN – The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association has named Kelsey Jones the 2009 15th Region Player of the Year. This is the second year that Allen Central has featured the region’s player ...
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Ladycats oust South Floyd
PRESTONSBURG – The Betsy Layne Ladycats fended off Floyd County rival South Floyd 2-1 (18-25, 25-22, 25-23) Tuesday night in the 54th District Volleyball Tournament at Prestonsburg. Betsy Layne...
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Adkins nears 1,000 yards rushing mark
BETSY LAYNE – Betsy Layne junior running back Casey Adkins has quietly averaged over 10 yards per carry this season. Adkins is nearing the 1,000 yards rushing mark. In seven games, Adkins has ...
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P’burg routs Jackson City
PRESTONSBURG – The Prestonsburg High School boys’ soccer team ended the regular-season on a winning note Saturday, defeating Jackson City 9-0 at StoneCrest. Prestonsburg took control of the game...
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Second annual Jenny Wiley Fitness Festival held
The second annual Jenny Wiley Fitness Festival, sponsored by McDonald’s of East Kentucky and Pro-Fitness Multisports, had a great turnout even though the weather was less than agreeable – cold, wi...
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Blackcats roll over Matewan
MATEWAN , W.Va. – Prestonsburg secured an early advantage Friday night and pulled away in the second half in a road game against Matewan, a former Class A power from West Virginia. The Blackcats ...
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Raiders edge Betsy Layne for first win
BETSY LAYNE – South Floyd won its first game of the season in dramatic fashion Friday night. The Raiders defeated district rival Betsy Layne 40-38 in a road game. Freshman Westin Little led t...
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Rebs pull away from East Ridge
by Steve LeMaster
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LICK CREEK – The Allen Central Rebels weren’t dwelling on a disappointing 10-point loss to district rival Pikeville when it came time to face East Ridge Friday night in a district game. Allen Centr...
Blackcats remain undefeated
by Steve LeMaster
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Prestonsburg remained in the win column Friday night following a hard-fought 24-19 win over host longtime rival and former district foe Sheldon Clark. The Blackcats improved to 6-0 after posting th...
P’burg Volleycats host Volley for a Cure
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PRESTONSBURG – The Prestonsburg High School Volleycats hosted the Piarist School Lady Knights Thursday in a district volleyball match. The game was labeled the “Volley for a Cure Pink Game” with al...
AC wins fifth straight county conference title
by Steve LeMaster
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HI HAT – Allen Central claimed its fifth consecutive Floyd County Conference championship and wrapped up the regular-season with a 25-9 record (18 - 2 in the 15th Region) Thursday following a 2-1 ...
Bobcats fall to Magoffin
by Times Staff
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SALYERSVILLE – One week after edging Jackson County 39-38 for its second win of the season, Betsy Layne couldn’t remain in the win column Friday night against host Magoffin County. The Hornets erup...
Allen Central sweeps P’burg
by Times Staff
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PRESTONSBURG – Allen Central earned its 22nd win of the season and fourth conference victory Thursday, defeating host Prestonsburg 2-0 in a high school volleyball match. The Rebels dominated Presto...
Blackcats bash Bath, remain unbeaten
by Steve LeMaster
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PRESTONSBURG – Prestonsburg remained undefeated against newfound district rival Bath County and unbeaten this season Friday night. The Blackcats set the tone early and never let Bath County get go...
Rebels survive Harlan in OT
by Steve LeMaster
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EASTERN – When Allen Central and Harlan met during the 2008 season, the Green Dragons won easily. Harlan defeated Allen Central handily in the opening round of last year’s Class A playoffs. It’s sa...
Bobcats slip past Jackson Co.
by Steve LeMaster
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BETSY LAYNE – Jackson County is becoming quite familiar with Floyd County football teams. After falling to Allen Central in a home game, Jackson County visited Betsy Layne Friday night – exactly on...
Rebels jolt Jackson
by Steve LeMaster
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McKEE – Allen Central improved to 2-0 last Friday night following an impressive 34-6 win over host Jackson County. The Rebels played well in the road game one week after dismantling Jenkins 62-0 in...
Bobcats set to entertain Jackson Co. in non-district matchup
by Steve LeMaster
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BETSY LAYNE – Betsy Layne will host winless Jackson County (0-2) tonight following an off week. The Bobcats got into the win column two weeks ago with a 35-22 victory over Burch, W.Va. Jackson Co...
Lady Cats blank Allen Central
by Steve LeMaster
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BETSY LAYNE – Betsy Layne recorded an impressive regular-season win Tuesday. After struggling in the All A Classic, Betsy Layne bounced back with a shutout win over Allen Central. The LadyCats were...
Prestonsburg perseveres, upends host Breathitt
by Steve LeMaster
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JACKSON – Whenever Prestonsburg and Breathitt County meet up on the gridiron, fans can expect a battle from the opening kickoff until the final seconds tick off the clock. Prestonsburg was down but...
Brevard pulls away from Bears
by Times Staff
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PIKEVILLE – It wasn’t quite the beginning Coach Joe Johnson wanted to his tenure at Pikeville College as Brevard (N.C.) College dominated the stat sheet as well as the scoreboard in a 40-3 win Satu...
Patriots Day Faithrunners Marathon set for Saturday
by Times Staff
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PRESTONSBURG – When we see that runner moving along in the streets of our downtowns, just who exactly is that person? Who is that man or woman, running and pushing themselves? Struggling triumphan...
Rebs rout Jenkins in season-opener, 62-0
by Steve LeMaster
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EASTERN – Four different Allen Central running backs rushed for over 100 yards as the Rebels made a statement in their season-opener Friday night. Allen Central secured an early lead and never falt...
Blackcats pummel Paintsville, 49-0
by Steve LeMaster
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PRESTONSBURG – Host Prestonsburg scored two or more touchdowns in each of the first three quarters Friday night and didn’t have any trouble turning back Paintsville as the two longtime rivals renew...
Bobcats bench Burch, W.Va.
by Steve LeMaster
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BURCH, W.Va. – Betsy Layne evened its record to 1-1 Friday night following a 35-22 win over host Burch, W.Va. in a Kentucky-West Virginia high school football matchup. The Bobcats went out in front...
Lady Cats open All ‘A’ 2-0
by Steve LeMaster
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HI HAT – The Betsy Layne Ladycats opened play in the 15th Region All “A” Classic over the weekend. Betsy Layne went 2-0, posting hard-fought wins over Shelby Valley and South Floyd. The Ladycats bl...
Rebs blank Pikeville, advance in All’A’ tournament
by Times Staff
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HI HAT – The Allen Central volleyball team defeated Pikeville Monday night in the second round of the 15th Region All ‘A’ Tournament at South Floyd’s Raider Arena. The Rebels topped the Panthers in...
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