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Delong gone! Lady Golden Eagles win region title
LICK CREEK — Randi Delong. Because Randi Delong hits long fly balls. Monday night, amidst the thick cover of fog and bad field conditions, Randi Delong sent out a two run homer early in the game to set the tone for Johnson Central in the 15th Region championship. But she... Read more
15th Region softball round-up
LICK CREEK — Johnson Central, Shelby Valley, Lawrence County and Pikeville all punched their tickets to the 15th Region semifinals Saturday. The four moved on with first round wins. Johnson Central 11,. Floyd Central 1. (Six innings) Johnson Central kicked off the first game of the 15th Region Tournament in... Read more
Pikeville falls to Johnson Central in region finals
LICK CREEK — It just wasn’t Pikeville’s night. The Lady Panthers fought, but came up short as Johnnson Central picked up a 10-0 win to capture the 15th Region championship. Monday night, amidst the thick cover of fog and bad field conditions, Randi Delong sent out a two run homer... Read more
Summer sports camps return following relaxed pandemic restrictions
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The University of Pikeville’s summer basketball camp returned Thursday following last year’s cancellation due to the pandemic, marking the first major basketball camp UPIKE has hosted since 2019. “Yesterday, the 10th, was our first day,” said UPIKE Men’s Basketball Coach Tigh Compton. “We have eight different... Read more