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Blue Water Trails: Kentucky River, Pool 4
FRANKFORT - In 1780, several pioneers from Bryan Station camped on a gravel bar in a double bend in the Kentucky River, about a mile upstream from where a large buffalo trail crossed the river at Leestown. The pioneers were bound for Mann’s Lick in Jefferson County to make salt. Their camping spot was a ford for crossing the river just upstream of the mouth of Benson Creek at Devil’s Hollow in what is now Franklin County. A marauding band o...
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Fyffe named OVC Co-Pitcher of the Week
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in his career, Eastern Kentucky University senior baseball player Matt Fyffe has been named the adidas Ohio Valley Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The award comes on the heels of a dominant performance by Fyffe. The Paintsville native tossed a complete game, three-hit shutout following Senior Day festivities on Saturday against Tennessee Tech, the top hitting te...
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Perkins finishes third in Junior Masters
DAYTON, Ohio – A University of Pikeville bowler finished third in the 2012 Junior Masters Event over the weekend. Derek Perkins, of Oklahoma City, Okla., worked his way through the tournament format to finish third in the tournament, held May 12-13, 2012, at Capri Lanes. The tournament started with two squads. Perkins was in the B squad and had to make the top 2/3 of the boys field to advance to the evening block. He qualified 53rd with a...
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Rice signs to play football for UPIKE
EASTERN - Allen Central High School senior linebacker/tight end Sheldon Rice made his college choice official on Thursday when he signed with the University of Pikeville. Rice, a tenacious defender, signed with UPIKE during the recent signing ceremony held at ACHS. Current University of Pikeville head coach Dudley Hilton attended Rice’s signing. During his senior season, Rice led the Rebels with a team-high 138 tackles. Rice registered 112 ...
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Rebels fall to Hazard
HAZARD - Hazard dealt visiting Allen Central its second straight loss on Friday, defeating the Rebels 9-2 in a late regular-season high school baseball game. Hazard pitcher Kameron Conley, a seventh-grader, posted the win. Conley, who recorded 16 first pitch strikes in six innings, registered seven strikeouts. Eighth-grader Griffin Wells and junior Evan Whitaker led the Hazard offense with three hits apiece. Junior Austin Johnson added tw...
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P’burg drops home game to Lawrence
PRESTONSBURG - In a battle 15th Region title contenders, visiting Lawrence County used a three-run outburst in the fourth inning to defeat Prestonsburg 3-2 on Wednesday at StoneCrest Park. Lawrence County junior pitcher Ryan Kingsmore started on the mound and pitched the first five innings for the Bulldogs. Eric Salyers and Joe Wallen both pitched out of relief roles for Lawrence County in the road game. Prestonsburg moved out ahead first...
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Bengals LB Micah Johnson to hold football camp at StoneCrest
PRESTONSBURG - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker will host a one-day youth football camp at StoneCrest Park in Prestonsburg on Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost of the camp is $65. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and lunch. Lunch will be held from Noon-1 p.m. The camp is open to all area players ages 6-18. Players will be grouped according to ages. Johnson is a former Kentucky Mr. Football, High School All-American and a First Te...
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Woods introduced as MSU head coach
MOREHEAD - Sean Woods was formally introduced as the 13th head men’s basketball coach in Morehead State University history on Monday. A crowd of hundreds welcomed Woods at the Adron Doran University Center. Morehead State Director of Athletics Brian Hutchinson gave the search process background, introduced Woods and then the new coach spoke to the crowd before fielding a variety of questions from over 20 media members on site. “It’s an ho...
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Volunteer instructors sought for Explore Bowhunting outdoor education program
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is looking for a few good instructors for its Explore Bowhunting outdoor education program. “We’re looking for people who want to host the classes and teach the students,” said Explore Bowhunting Coordinator Katie Haymes. “We’ll review the curriculum and everyone will participate in some of the activities, demonstrating how beneficial they are to the students.” Explore Bow...
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New York native Kent signs with UPIKE women’s bowling program
PIKEVILLE – A highly-successful senior from New York has signed to bowl at the University of Pikeville. Tricia Kent, a senior at Williamsville South High School, will bowl and continue her educational opportunities at UPIKE. Kent averaged 208 as a senior and helped her team to a second-place finish in the state championship tournament. She finished fourth in the state among individual bowlers. As a junior, Kent’s average was 219, and the ...
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MSU women’s basketball program adds proven scorer from Ohio
MOREHEAD – Kelsey Funderburgh, the all-time leading scorer at Ohio’s Triad High School, has signed a National Letter of Intent to become a member of the Morehead State women’s basketball program. “We feel extremely fortunate and are very excited to add Kelsey to the Morehead State hoops family,” said third-year MSU Head Coach Tom Hodges. “While Assistant Coach Eric White and myself were out recruiting this spring, Kelsey’s name kept being m...
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College volleyball: Caldwell inks with UPIKE
PIKEVILLE – A recent graduate of Shelby Valley High School will stay home to continue her education. Shanda Caldwell has signed a scholarship agreement to play volleyball at the University of Pikeville. Caldwell will be a part of Coach Shannon Gassman’s first team at UPIKE. Caldwell is a seven-year veteran of volleyball who played the sport all four years of high school. She was a captain of the Lady Kats last season, when Coach Erica Joh...
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Wells: I’m staying
PIKEVILLE – Kelly Wells will remain the basketball coach at the University of Pikeville. On Tuesday morning, Wells withdrew his name from consideration for the vacant position at Morehead State University. He had been a candidate for the job since former teammate Donnie Tyndall left to take the head coaching job at Southern Mississippi. “When you pray for guidance, the right doors open and the wrong ones close,” said Wells. “I realize thi...
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Blackcats outlast Paintsville
PRESTONSBURG - Host Prestonsburg plated five runs in the sixth inning Monday evening en route to a hard-fought 13-10 victory over visiting Paintsville. Senior Adam Crisp pitched into the top half of the sixth inning for the Blackcats. Adam Griffith took over on the mound for the Blackcats in the sixth inning. With the win, Prestonsburg improved to 19-9. The Blackcats returned to the win column following a loss to Lexington Christian over ...
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Bobcats roll past Allen Central
ALLEN - Betsy Layne notched an impressive win over 58th District/Floyd County Conference baseball counterpart Allen Central on Tuesday, toppling the Rebels 17-3 in six innings. The Bobcats pushed across 17 runs on 11 hits. Betsy Layne also fared well in the field, committing only one error. Kannon Newsome excelled on the mound for the Bobcats, pitching a complete game. Newsome registered five strikeouts on his way to notching the win. A...
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Cook wins Tug Valley Bass Anglers tourney on Paintsville Lake
STAFFORDSVILLE - On May 6, the Tug Valley Bass Anglers fishing club held its third tournament of the 2012 season on Paintsville Lake. There was a solid turn out as 27 anglers competed in the event. Paintsville Lake was at full pool and the water was clear everywhere on the lake except the backend where it was stained with a temperature of 70 degrees. Angler Justin Cook won the highly-competitive tournament. Weather for the tournament was go...
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Date announced for annual MSU Athletics Golf Outing
MOREHEAD – The annual celebration of Morehead State Athletics golf outing will be held on Saturday, June 9, at Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead. MSU Athletics invites fans and interested donors to support the needs of the department in the only athletics-focused fundraising event of the year. The golf outing will begin with a continental breakfast and registration at 8 a.m. ET, followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The outing will conc...
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Rebels limit South Floyd
ALLEN - The Allen Central Rebels returned to the win column on Tuesday, defeating 58th District/Floyd County Conference baseball foe South Floyd 8-1. The Rebels were consistent at the plate, scoring their eight runs on 11 hits. Allen Central overcame two errors in the field. Tyler Cole was the winning pitcher for the Rebels. Cole, a senior, registered 10 strikeouts. South Floyd hurler Jacob Crager was saddled with the loss. Crager pit...
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Mason County standout Moran signs with UPIKE
PIKEVILLE – A senior from Mason County is the latest signee of the women’s basketball team at the University of Pikeville. Courtney Moran, a 5-7 guard from Maysville has signed a scholarship to play basketball for UPIKE. Moran averaged 9.5 points per game for the Royals last season, also pulling down five rebounds and dishing out four assists. She was a 40 percent shooter and hit 71 percent from the free throw line. She helped the Lady ...
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Lady Blackcats edge Allen Central
GARRETT - Visiting Prestonsburg held off Allen Central on Monday, edging the Lady Rebels 11-10 in a late-regular-season 58th District/Floyd County Conference softball matchup. Prestonsburg pitcher Haley Howell picked up the win. Howell tossed a complete game for the Lady Blackcats. With the win, Prestonsburg improved to 6-15 overall and 5-1 in the 58th District. Allen Central dropped its fourth straight game, falling to 2-15 overall and...
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