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Richlands duo signs with Pikeville
PIKEVILLE – A pair of teammates from Richlands High School in Richlands, Va., have signed to play collegiate soccer at the University of Pikeville. Cassidy Richardson, one of the most prolific scorers in the history of Virginia prep soccer, and Makenley Davis will play for Coach Gary Warford in the fall. Richardson recently recorded her 28th career hat trick, setting a new state record in that category. “We feel very good about the clas...
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KAHF Class of 2013 induction set for June 13
LOUISVILLE - The Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its 2013 class on Thursday, June 13 at the Grand Ballroom in the Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel. The newest members to be inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame are Calvin Borel, Jerry Carroll, Julie Ditty, Pervis Ellison, Bo McMillin, Donna Bender Moir and Dwayne Woodruff. Tickets for the upcoming hall of fame banquet are $75 per person or $600 per table and may be obta...
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State Baseball Tournament: Stapleton-led Blackcats blank North Laurel, 3-0
LEXINGTON - Prestonsburg senior pitcher Trey Stapleton registered nine strikeouts and pitched a complete game shutout to lead the Blackcats to a 3-0 victory over 13th Region champion North Laurel on Monday afternoon in the Forcht Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Prestonsburg senior only allowed four hits and one walk in a stellar outing. With the win, 15th Region Champion Prestonsburg advances to meet Me...
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Highest Level Football Camp: NFL veterans will host the Highest Level Football Camp at Prestonsburg High School on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The non-contact youth football camp is for players ages 5-18. The camp will be under the direction of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver/kick returner Glenn Holt. During an NFL regular-season game versus the Buffalo Bills, Holt returned a kick 100 yards for a touchdown. Prior to pl...
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Kentucky to be a part of 2013 Big 12/SEC Challenge
LEXINGTON - The Kentucky-Baylor men’s basketball game on Dec. 6 will be a part of the 2013 Big 12/SEC Challenge as announced by both conferences and ESPN earlier in the month. All 10 of the Big 12’s teams and 10 of the SEC’s 14 member institutions will participate in the annual event. Arkansas, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee will not play in the first year. ESPN will provide exclusive coverage of all 10 games across it networks. Eight of the ...
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Rebels limited in regional matchup
BELFRY - Allen Central faltered in the opening round of the 15th Region Baseball Tournament on Monday, falling to host Belfry. The Pirates, playing on their home field, blanked Allen Central 12-0 in five innings. With the win, Belfry improved to 18-16 and advanced to semifinals of the 15th Region Tournament. After suffering the season-ending loss, Allen Central ended the 2013 season 20-13. The Pirates plated 12 runs in its first three a...
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South Floyd, Betsy Layne fall in region tourney
BELFRY - Each of the two teams from Floyd County fell in the opening round of the 15th Region Softball Tournament as 58th District champion South Floyd and runner-up Betsy Layne lost Monday at Belfry. In the opening game of the 15th Region Softball Tournament, Pike County Central pulled away to defeat South Floyd 12-7. The Lady Raiders exited the 2013 season 5-17. Betsy Layne was limited in its opening round matchup versus Pikeville as ...
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StoneCrest Golf Course hosting kids clinics
PRESTONSBURG - StoneCrest Golf Course is conducting weekly kids clinics on Tuesdays for the next few weeks, starting at 6 p.m., each evening. Cost for the clinic is $5 per child and no advance registration is necessary. StoneCrest Golf Course is set to host several upcoming events, including a Kentucky State Amateur Qualifier Saturday. StoneCrest Golf Course offers a championship layout that plays to a Par 72 and is over 7,000 yards long ...
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11th Annual Fight Fore MS set for June 14
PRESTONSBURG - Senator Johnny Ray Turner’s Fight “Fore” Multiple Sclerosis Charity Golf Tournament will be held on June 14 at StoneCrest Golf Course. Registration for the 11th Annual Fight Fore MS is slated for 9 a.m. Tee time for Senator Senator Johnny Ray Turner’s Fight “Fore” Multiple Sclerosis Charity Golf Tournament is scheduled for 10 a.m. All proceeds from the charity golf tournament will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Socie...
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Caldwell named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete
PIPPA PASSES – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced that 266 baseball student-athletes have been named 2013 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Hastings (Neb.) leads all institutions with nine individuals on the list. For Alice Lloyd, junior standout Bobby Caldwell was named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student...
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UK softball team completes historic season
LEXINGTON - University of Kentucky freshman infielder Nikki Sagermann blasted a solo home run in the second inning and senior infielder Kara Dill laced an RBI single in the third inning, but it wouldn’t be enough for the 12th-seeded Wildcats as fifth-seeded Arizona State got a two-run home run from Haley Steele in the top of the seventh inning to take down UK 5-2 on Sunday and clinch a spot in the Women’s College World Series. Arizona State...
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Registration open for 87th Women’s Kentucky State Amateur
LONDON - The Women’s Kentucky State Golf Association has announced that its 87th State Amateur Championship will take place at Crooked Creek Golf Club in London June 24-28. The competition is open to women who are legal residents of Kentucky and members of clubs belonging to the Women’s Kentucky State Golf Association and registration remains open. Several awards are presented during the competition: Brown Hotel Cup – J. Graham Brown donate...
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Cats outlast Lawrence, move on to title game
BELFRY - Prestonsburg outlasted Lawrence County on Tuesday, winning 3-2 in the 15th Region Baseball Tournament’s semifinals. Prestonsburg senior pitcher Trey Stapleton earned the win. Stapleton pitched a complete game four-hitter. The Prestonsburg starter registered nine strikeouts. Lawrence County pitcher Josh Cantrell suffered the loss. With one out in the first inning, Bryson Williams singled to center then stole second base for the ...
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Pikeville Area YMCA to host 15th annual golf tournament
PIKEVILLE - The 15th Annual Pikeville YMCA Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday June 7 at the Elk Run Golf Course in Pikeville. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The tournament is set to tee off at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $400 per four-person team and $100 per single golfer. An event sponsorship is available for $350 and includes an entry fee for one golfer. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. An 18-hole course, Elk Run Golf Co...
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Roberson named OVC Female Athlete of the Year
MOREHEAD – Morehead State University senior volleyball player Ellie Roberson has been voted the Ohio Valley Conference Female Athlete of the Year. Following an All-American season in 2012, Roberson becomes only the second MSU female student-athlete to earn one of the league’s most prestigious honors and the first in 30 years. She joins former Eagle basketball standout Priscilla Blackford, who earned the award in 1982-83. “Ellie has carrie...
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