SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – For decades, Little League International in South Williamsport, Pa., has strived to make Little League Baseball and Softball a safe and enjoyable experience for all of its players and volunteers. Each year, the Little League International Rules and Charter Committees, and members of the Little League International Operations Division collect a [...]
Eagles fall to UVA-Wise WISE, Va. – Host UVA-Wise defeated Alice Lloyd College 104-75 Thursday evening in a men’s basketball game. The Cavaliers opened the game strong and led by as many as 12 points (25-13) at the 10:04 mark. However, sparked by nine first half points off of the bench from junior forward Will [...]
Cole headed into senior season at EKU RICHMOND – Breathitt County High School graduate Colette Cole is headed into her senior season with the Eastern Kentucky University women’s basketball team. A standout in the classroom, Cole was a 2008-09 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team selection. During the 2008-09 season, Cole was called upon to [...]
BREATHITT COUNTY Breathitt favored in 55th District JACKSON – The 2008-09 season featured its share of hurdles for the Breathitt County High School boys’ basketball team. Breathitt County should field a much healthier squad during the 2009-10 campaign. Bobcat boys’ basketball fans are already anxiously awaiting the Breathitt County team to return to the hardwood. [...]
RIO GRANDE, Ohio – The Alice Lloyd College men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Rio Grande, Ohio to participate in the Rio Grande Red/White meet Saturday. Squads from Rio Grande, Pikeville and Mountain State (Beckley, W.Va.) joined Alice Lloyd as the weather was made to order for the women’s 2 mile and men’s [...]
All-State Volleyball Teams announced LEXINGTON – The Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2009 All-State Teams and Miss Kentucky Volleyball Wednesday. Deja McClendon of DuPont Manual High School in Louisville was named 2009 Miss Kentucky Volleyball. McClendon, an outside hitter, has committed to play for Penn State University and legendary coach Russ Rose beginning next [...]
PIPPA PASSES – The Alice Lloyd College Lady Eagles basketball team opened the Betty Noble-Acevedo Era on a high note as it cruised to a convincing 95-49 victory over Hiwassee. The season-opening matchup was played Saturday afternoon at the Grady Nutt Athletic Center. Coach Noble-Acevedo returned to her alma mater and showed that she plans [...]
BEREA – Estill County managed to outlast host Madison Southern 42-40 Friday night in an offensive-packed high school football game that went down to the wire. Kenton Roberts led Estill County past Madison Southern, rushing for five touchdowns. With the win, Estill County moved one game above the .500 mark, improving to 6-4. The Madison [...]
OLIVE HILL – Powell County dropped a regular-season finale to West Carter Friday night. The Pirates, under the guidance of first-year head coach Tony Burchett, challenged West Carter for the win but couldn’t upend the host Comets. Powell County led throughout the first half. West Carter, however, eventually prevailed, doubling up Powell County 28-14. The [...]
The October Hoopfest Basketball Tournaments will be held at the Knott County Sportsplex in Soft Shell, Ky., Oct. 24-25. The tournaments are open to boys’ and girls’ basketball teams comprised of players ages 8-15, Grades 2-9. Entry fee for the tournament is $150 per team. Over 100 trophies and awards will be handed out during [...]