Shelby Valley looked poised to go back to the All “A” Classic state championship for a second straight season.

Phelps and Paintsville both picked up wins in the 15th Region All “A” Classic Wednesday evening at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. The two teams now advance to take on each other in the 15th Region All “A” Classic semifinals Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Shelby Valley and Prestonsburg were scheduled…

In any sport, it’s always the biggest game in all of Johnson County. Johnson Central at Paintsville. Friday night was no different as Tommy McKenzie’s Golden Eagles made the trip across town to visit Landon Slone’s Tigers. With the passion these kids bring, this game never disappoints and Fr…

Pikeville jumped out to an early lead over Paintsville in the opening round of the 15th Region All “A” Classic at the Appalachian Wireless Arena Thursday night and never looked back.

Paintsville picked up a huge win 57-48 win over 57th District rival Martin County Tuesday night.

The Paintsville Lady Tigers went 0-2 this weekend in the City Between the Lakes Shootout.

After falling to Russell 83-81 in overtime Saturday, the Golden Eagles rebounded with a 75-58 win over Pikeville Monday night.

Player of the Year

Johnson Central opened play in the New Year with a 51-48 overtime loss to 57th District rival Martin County Thursday night.

Johnson Central went 2-1 in the Mountain Schoolboy Classic at Belfry over the weekend.

Third Team Offense:

The 2019 football season has come to an end.

The 2019 football season has come to an end.

The 2019 football season has come to an end.

ROBINSON CREEK — Defense was the key for Johnson Central Friday night in the Golden Eagles’ 56-53 road win over 15th Region rival Shelby Valley.

It was a rematch of last year’s 15th Region Tournament title game Thursday night as the Pikeville Lady Panther’s travelled up U.S. 23 to visit Johnson Central. The Lady Golden Eagles were dominant in the first half, but fell to the defending region champs, 55-45.  

LEXINGTON — A championship was at stake Saturday evening, but something more important was in store as well — Pride.

LEXINGTON — It just wasn’t Paintsville’s day.

The Paintsville Lady Tigers are coming off of a 20 win season and are the defending 15th Region All “A” Classic champions, but coach Les Trimble will have to rely on his underclassman heavily if they want to repeat that success from a year ago.

Class 4A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA

Class A 2019 UK Orthopaedics/KHSAA

Paintsville’s Nick Keeton dives on a loose ball last week against Williamsburg in the Class A semifinals. The Tigers picked up a 44-20 win over Kentucky Country Day in the Class A semifinals. Paintsville will take on rival Pikeville in the Class A state championship next Friday at 2:00 p.m. …

Madsionville North-Hopkins travelled the entire length of the Bluegrass State Friday night as they made their way to Eagle Field for the Class 4A state semifinals against Jim Matney and his Johnson Central Golden Eagles. It will be a long and reflective ride home for the Maroons as Johnson C…

Class 4A state semifinals

Class A state semifinals

Johnson Central likes collecting region championships.

It wasn’t easy, but Paintsville coach Joe Chirico and the Tigers didn’t think it would be.

Class 4A playoffs

Class A playoffs

Paintsville’s John Walker Phelps tries to shake off a Raceland defender Friday night in the Class A playoffs. The Tigers picked up a 32018 win over the Rams to advance to the region final round of the Class A playoffs. Paintsville will host Williamsburg next week in the Class A playoffs.

Johnson Central’s Jesse McCoy (53) signals for a touchdown alongside the referee Friady night in the Golden Eagles’ 50-6 win over Harlan County in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.

Class 4A playoffs

Class A playoffs

Who: Letcher Central (4-6) at Johnson Central (10-0)

Who: Fairview (3-7) at Paintsville (7-3)

Football weather finally arrived Friday night as Lexington Christian Academy paid a visit to Memorial Field. The temperature wasn’t the only thing cold however, as the Eagles topped the Paintsville Tigers 35-7.

BELFRY — Johnson Central came out focused.

Who: Johnson Central (9-0) at Belfry (6-2)

It wasn’t easy, but Paintsville took the first step in defending its 15th Region championship.

Paintsville has had a stranglehold on the 57th District in recent years.

It was a wet and rainy night for football as the Raceland Rams traveled to Paintsville’s Memorial Field with a shot at the district crown on the line. Paintsville used the field conditions to its favor as the Tigers outlasted the Rams, 19-15.

Who: Johnson Central (8-0) at Letcher Central (3-5)