Morehead State's volleyball program accumulated more impressive numbers on their way to another OVC championship against hosts EKU. Led by impressive performances by freshmen Alex Fuelling and Colbey Cameron, junior Ellie Roberson, and redshirt Emma Keough, the Eagles toppled EKU for the 12th consecutive match between the two. The 2011 OVC title is now theirs, after a 20-6 season (15-1 in the OVC).
For the first three sets, EKU came out swinging, eking out substantial leads. They won the first nail-biter set 25-27, and looked poised to repeat in the second, but the Eagles rallied to win it 25-22. In the third, MSU again overcame an EKU advantage to win 25-20, and dominated the fourth 25-16 despite a late charge by EKU.
They hope to parlay the momentum from the 3-1 win into similar efforts this weekend, starting against Southeast Missouri at 7 p.m. Friday.
Cards roll over Bears 74-55
The UPike Bears fought tooth and nail, but ultimately came up short against U of L in the season-opening exhibition at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville hit a disappointing 41.2% overall, but it was enough to trump the Bears, who struggled all night and hit only 29.2%. The Cardinals took a commanding 16-0 lead in the first half and never looked back, though the Bears cut it down to as little as six. In the second, that lead was never less than 11 points, and the final score: 74-55.
The Cardinals' regular season begins with a Nov. 11 home game against Tennessee-Martin, and UPike's kicks off at home Saturday against Union College.
Allen Central reclaims the regional volleyball championship
The Allen Central Lady Rebels earned some serious vindication at the 15th Region volleyball tournament, winning their second regional title in three years. After having lost the 58th District title to South Floyd, they rallied through regionals for a rematch with another title on the line. In two consecutive sets, they dispatched the Raiders 25-18 and 25-21 to go 2-0 and clinch.
Katie Kendrick racked up the numbers to lead the Rebels to victory: 14 kills, 6 blocks, an assist and a dig.
They head now to Louisville to face 13th Region champs Corbin in the opening round of the state competition.
Sep 13 2011 12:37PM
Posted 146 days 1 hr 23 mins ago
The Betsy Lane Bobcats are entering uncharted territory: they are undefeated through their first three games. Hoping to extend that streak, Coach Parsons looks to what got them off to a running 3-0 start to begin with: analyzing, preparing, and attacking not just one game at a time, but one play at a time. Joining together in what he calls "Bobcat Brotherhood" and giving it everything they have, every time they line up. Betsy Lane will host the 0-3 Knott County Central Patriots this Friday.
Aug 25 2011 11:04AM
Posted 165 days 2 hrs 56 mins ago
Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prestonsburg High School's gymnasium will play host to the 11th Annual PHS Varsity Youth Cheerleading Clinic for preschoolers through fifth-graders. The cost of admission is $25, and that covers refreshments, a treat bag, a t-shirt, and free admission to the second PHS home game this season--where clinic participants will have the chance to be introduced and cheer during the pre-game! Adults can also purchase t-shirts for $10; this year's theme and community service project is "Blackcat Cheerleaders Raising Diabetes Awareness in Our Community." For more information, call Tammy Slone at (606) 259-6399 or Michelle Hammonds at 791-7570.
Sports for July 14
Jul 14 2011 8:38AM
Posted 207 days 5 hrs 22 mins ago
East Kentucky's own Late Model star Brandon Kinzer brought home an eighth-place finish in Monday's season opener for the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series. The big trophy and the $3,500 main purse went to up-and-coming NASCAR Camping World Truck Series star Austin Dillon, with Chris Madden, Dennis Franlin, Ty Dillon, and Tim Dohm comprising the rest of the top five. Kinzer's next challenge comes this Friday night at the Southern All-Stars Dirt Racing Series' feature race at Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Georgia.
Sports for July 6
Jul 6 2011 8:25AM
Posted 215 days 5 hrs 35 mins ago
The fifth of six free regional basketball camps offered by Operation UNITE this summer will be held Tuesday, July 12 at Meade Memorial Elementary School in Johnson County.Camp begins at 4 p.m. and lasts approximately three hours. Participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early to complete registration.Any school-age youth is welcome to participate in the program, which provides basketball skills instruction by former University of Kentucky basketball star Jeff Sheppard in conjunction with anti-drug and self-esteem messages.All participants will receive a free event T-shirt, regulation basketball, food and water, and be entered into a drawing for two portable basketball goals given away at the conclusion of each camp.
Sports for June 30
Jun 30 2011 12:25PM
Posted 221 days 1 hr 35 mins ago
The Floyd County U10 All-Stars captured an East Kentucky Youth Soccer Association tournament title on Saturday following a 6-0 shutout win over Johnson County at Archer Park.
East Point fisherman Tee Watkins snagged a second-place finish in the Walmart BFL Hoosier Division tournament on Lake Patoka over the weekend. Watkins caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds. He earned $1,963 for the runner-up effort.
Sports for June 28
Jun 28 2011 1:59PM
Posted 223 days 1 min ago
University of Pikeville has introduced its first Lacrosse coach. Amongst her career highlights, Erica Erb says, is a goal she once scored against the Lacrosse powerhouse from the University of North Carolina. Hopefully, she’ll add many things to that during her tenure as the first Lacrosse sport in University of Pikeville history. A native of Boyertown, Penn., Erb realized her dream of playing Division I Lacrosse when she signed on at Old Dominion University. She is also a veteran youth official and referee of both girls’ and boys’ Lacrosse. UPike will play its first season of Lacrosse in the Spring of 2013.
Morehead State's volleyball program accumulated more impressive numbers on their way to another OVC championship against hosts EKU. Led by impressive performances by freshmen Alex Fuelling and Colbey Cameron, junior Ellie Roberson, and redshirt Emma Keough, the Eagles toppled EKU for the 12th consecutive match between the two. The 2011 OVC title is now theirs, after a 20-6 season (15-1 in the OVC).
The UPike Bears fought tooth and nail, but ultimately came up short against U of L in the season-opening exhibition at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville hit a disappointing 41.2% overall, but it was enough to trump the Bears, who struggled all night and hit only 29.2%. The Cardinals took a commanding 16-0 lead in the first half and never looked back, though the Bears cut it down to as little as six. In the second, that lead was never less than 11 points, and the final score: 74-55.
The Allen Central Lady Rebels earned some serious vindication at the 15th Region volleyball tournament, winning their second regional title in three years. After having lost the 58th District title to South Floyd, they rallied through regionals for a rematch with another title on the line. In two consecutive sets, they dispatched the Raiders 25-18 and 25-21 to go 2-0 and clinch.
Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Prestonsburg High School's gymnasium will play host to the 11th Annual PHS Varsity Youth Cheerleading Clinic for preschoolers through fifth-graders. The cost of admission is $25, and that covers refreshments, a treat bag, a t-shirt, and free admission to the second PHS home game this season--where clinic participants will have the chance to be introduced and cheer during the pre-game! Adults can also purchase t-shirts for $10; this year's theme and community service project is "Blackcat Cheerleaders Raising Diabetes Awareness in Our Community." For more information, call Tammy Slone at (606) 259-6399 or Michelle Hammonds at 791-7570. 
