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Lady Cats split two on Senior Night
by Jay Compton
Sports Editor
The Bell County Lady Cats celebrated Senior Night on Monday with a 19-3 win over Lynn Camp. Seniors Hillary Lowe, Shasta Centers and Haley Goodman helped ...
Bell downs KC, 51-43
by Jay Compton
Sports Editor
LOG MOUNTAIN — Rivalries don’t get much more intense than the Bell County-Knox Central match-up, especially considering the teams are in different districts...
Davis, Kidd-Gilchrist go 1 and 2
by Brian mahoney
AP Basketball Writer
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — No one-and-done for Kentucky’s kids in the NBA draft. The Wildcats instead became the first school to go 1-2. After the New Orlean...
Middlesboro All-Stars begin tournament action Sunday
JAY COMPTON|Daily News Carson Shumate puts a ball in play during recent Little League action. Shumate is on the Middlesboro 9- and 10-year-old All-Sta...
Monte Vista remains a family affair
by JAY COMPTON
Sports Editor
GIBSON STATION, Va. — For folks in the Tri-State area looking for an affordable place to play a round of golf Monte Vista is like an oasis nestled in the mo...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro senior forward Austin Poindexter drives to the basket for a layup during last week's scrimmage against Harlan. Area basketball teams are wrapping up their summer schedules this week before the 'dead' period comes into effect from June 25 through July 9.
To the hoop
Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro senior forward Austin Poindexter drives to the basket for a layup during last week’s scrimmage against Harlan. Area basketball teams are wrapping up their summer schedules this week before the ‘dead’ period comes into effect from June 25 through July 9.
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Wildcats Dupree & Williamson on national watch lists
LEXINGTON – Junior defensive end Alvin “Bud” Dupree and senior linebacker Avery Williamson were honored recently by being named to the 2013 College Football Performance Awards Defensive Awards Watch List after their strong play last season for Kentucky. Dupree was named to the 2013 CFPA Defensive Lineman Trophy Watch List, while Williamson earned a spot on the 2013 CFPA Linebacker Trophy Watch List. Former UK star Danny Trevathan, who is cu...
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Photo by Jamie H. Vaught Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry displays his batting power in the dugout before a game last week at PNC Park. McKenry is from Knoxville, Tenn., and once seriously considered playing college baseball at UK.
McKenry finding his niche with Pirates
PITTSBURGH — One-time UK baseball recruit and Knoxville native Michael McKenry is a pretty popular guy in western Pennsylvania. A backup catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, McKenry is a likeable fellow with a friendly personality who makes local appearances and has participated in the annual team caravan and PirateFest events the past two years. And the folks call him “The Fort” or “Fort McKenry” partly because of his ability to block wild ...
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KHSAA may regulate middle school sports
LEXINGTON (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers are reviewing a proposal that would place middle school athletics under the purview of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association, with the regulations going into effect for the 2014-15 school year. If approved, the measure would mark the first time middle schools fell under statewide oversight. The state board of education has already signed on to the idea. KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett told the...
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Heat return home facing elimination
Brian Mahoney AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway. Coming home from Texas with their season on the line in 2011 was one thing. They were at the end of their first year together — LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh still trying to figure it all out and clearly a long way from it. But this season they were the NBA’s best team, one that lost three games in three...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Tri-State Tire catcher London Stephney comes up ready to throw after fielding a bunt during action in last week's Middlesboro Little League Tournament. Stephney will be playing for the Middlesboro 11-year-old All-Stars this summer.
Middlesboro All-Stars announced
Staff report The Middlesboro Little League All-Stars have been announced. This year Middlesboro will field All-Star teams in the 9- and 10-year-old division, the 11- and 12-year-old division, and in the 11-year-old division. Both the 9-10s and 11-12s open with the Area 3 Tournament and this year both of those tournaments will be held in Williamsburg. Area 3 is made up of Middlesboro, Bell County, Knox County and Williamsburg. The 9-10s ...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Mountain Lion senior center Dalton Ledbetter muscles up a shot inside between a pair of Corbin defenders during action this week at the Pineville team camp. The Lions went 6-4 on the week, but most importantly the team got a ton of valuable playing time together against a variety of opponents.
Lions wrap up successful camp
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Pineville Mountains wrapped up their summer team camp on Friday by splitting scrimmages against Williamsburg and Leslie County to finish at 6-4 during the week. Coach J.D. Strange said the camp was a very successful one for his Lions, as they work to rebuild after graduating five starters from last year’s 18-11 squad. “We basically try to give them free reign over the summer to see what they can do. We le...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Tri-State Tire poses with the trophies after finishing as the regular season and tournament champions of the Middlesboro Little League after Thursday's 13-0 win over Dr. Epps in the championship game. Team members include: Hannah McCullough, Evan Collett, Blake Hubbard, Landon Couch, Devin Nunn, Elijah Mullins, Jabari Kyle, Ikie Partin, T.J. Patterson, London Stephney and Zack Evans. The team was managed by Tony McCullough and coached by Rodney Mullins, Floyd Patterson and Tim Hubbard (not pictured).
Tri-State Tire wins title
Tri-State Tire captured the 2013 Middlesboro Little League championship in emphatic fashion on Thursday as they rolled to a 13-0 win over Dr. Epps in the championship game. Evan Collett pitched all four innings to get the win. He struck out eleven while giving up just one hit and two walks in the shutout. Collett also hit a two-run home run in the second inning, singled and was hit by a pitch in the game. Tri-State jumped on top with two ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro guard Dustin Miracle puts up a 3-pointer as Pineville's Tucker Woolum defends during action in Thursday's scrimmage. The Jackets hit seven 3s on their way to a 50-42 win over the Lions.
Second-half spurt lifts Jackets over Lions
Jay Compton Sports Editor After struggling with their outside shot for most of the game, the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets hit four three-pointers during a 14-2 second-half spurt and went on to a 50-42 win over Pineville in Thursday’s scrimmage. The teams stayed within one possession of each other for most of the game. It was tied at 20 after the first 20-minute half and a 3 from Will Adams gave the Mountain Lions a 31-29 lead midway throu...
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Photo submitted Middlesboro's Owen Collins has won three under 15 boys singles tournaments this summer as part of the Mountain Tennis Circuit.
MHS doing well in Mountain Tennis Circuit
Staff report Several Middlesboro tennis players are keeping busy this summer by competing in the Mountain Tennis Circuit and they are finding success. So far the team has participated in matches at Berea (May 26), Corbin (June 1) and Barbourville (June 8) and won eight first place trophies and five seconds in various divisions. Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets playing in the circuit include Micah Robbins, Eric Francis, Baylie Brunsma, Madi...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap's Tessa Brooks swings the ball over to teammate Morgan Beeler during a scrimmage with Claiborne at the LMU team camp this week. The Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 40-31 win in the scrimage.
Lady Panthers in action
Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap’s Tessa Brooks swings the ball over to teammate Morgan Beeler during a scrimmage with Claiborne at the LMU team camp this week. The Lady Bulldogs pulled out a 40-31 win in the scrimage. Lady Panther Sammy Pierce gets up to challenge a pass during Wednesday’s scrimmage with Claiborne.
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Jay Compton|Daily News Evan Collett of Tri-State Tire throws to first after fielding a grounder during a recent game. Tri-State Tire can win the Middlesboro League Tournament with a win over Dr. Epps today at 7:30 p.m. A win by Dr. Epps would force a deciding game on Friday.
Little League finals tonight
Jay Compton|Daily News Evan Collett of Tri-State Tire throws to first after fielding a grounder during a recent game. Tri-State Tire can win the Middlesboro League Tournament with a win over Dr. Epps today at 7:30 p.m. A win by Dr. Epps would force a deciding game on Friday.
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Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County freshman Alex Brock knocks down a jumper during Wednesday's 55-39 win over Scott, Tenn., at the LMU team camp. The Lady Cats have gone 14-0 in scrimmages so far this summer.
Lady Cats improve to 14-0 this summer
Jay Compton Sports Editor HARROGATE, Tenn. — After losing just two seniors, one starter, from last season’s 13th Region runner-up the Bell County Lady Cats are likely to enter the fall as the favorites to win it all. So far this summer, they’re living up to expectations. Wednesday’s 55-39 win over Scott, Tenn., at the LMU team camp put the Lady Cats at 14-0 in summer scrimmages. Included in those wins are victories over the other three ...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap's James Barnett draws a foul from Middlesboro's Ryan Pittman while going for a rebound during action at the Pineville team camp this week.
Panthers looking for improvement this summer
Jay Compton Sports Editor It’s an important summer for the Cumberland Gap Panthers as they are looking to replace all five starters and two of their top players off the bench from last year’s team. Results were mixed this week at the Pineville team camp as Cumberland Gap posted wins over Middlesboro and Pineville but finished with losses to Harlan and Corbin on Wednesday. “Right now we’re here just to get better. Of course we lost seven...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro's Blaire Green finds an opening inside for an easy basket during Tuesday's scrimmage against Scott, Tenn., at the LMU team camp. Green and the Lady Jackets closed strong for a 41-37 win in the scrimmage. They also had easy wins over Williamsburg and Thomas Walker on Tuesday.
Lady Jackets take three at camp
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Middlesboro Lady Jackets turned in a successful day at the LMU team camp on Tuesday. Middlesboro picked up two big wins over Williamsburg and Thomas Walker in early scrimmages and then pulled out a 41-37 win over Scott, Tenn., in the afternoon. “So far we’ve had a good summer. The kids are improving and each of them are getting better individually,” Lady Jacket coach Elgie Green said. “As a team there are t...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Dr. Epps' Dillon Lamb slides across the plate just ahead of the tag from Coke catcher Jeremiah Wilder during action in Tuesday's game. Lamb singled, doubled and scored four runs and also struck out five over two shutout innings to earn the win as Epps rolled to a 19-2 win to advance to Thursday's championship game in the Middlesboro Little League Tournament.
Epps rolls into Little League finals
Jay Compton Sports Editor After sweating out a late rally from Community Trust in Monday’s late game, Dr. Epps put up 16 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 19-2 win over Coca-Cola on Tuesday to advance to Thursday’s championship game at the Middlesboro Little League Tournament. Dillon Lamb singled, doubled and scored four times for Dr. Epps. He also struck out five over two shutout innings while allowing just one hit, one walk an...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Pineville junior point guard Cody Collett draws contact from a Thomas Walker defender as he drives into the lane during Monday's scrimmage. Collett finished with 14 points as the Lions outscored the Pioneers 52-48 in the opening game of the PHS team camp at the Lions' Den.
Lions open camp with win
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Pineville Mountain Lions opened their team camp on Monday with a 52-48 scrimmage win over Thomas Walker, Va. After losing a senior class that made up five of their top seven players the Lions will have a different look next season. At first glance the team appears to be more athletic and features a style that will let them get out and run a bit more. “We’ve got a bunch that I think is going to be very exc...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro junior guard Ryan Pittman draws contact as he drives between Cumberland Gap's Austin Anderson (33) and Jordan Bullins during Monday's scrimmage. Pittman scored eight points as the Jackets had an easy time getting past Harlan 64-42, but held to just one point in a 53-40 loss to the Panthers.
Jackets top Harlan, fall to Panthers
Jay Compton Sports Editor With just seven players in uniform the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets represented themselves pretty well on Monday at the Pineville team camp. The Jackets cruised to a 64-42 win over Harlan in their first scrimmage and then battled back from a slow start against Cumberland Gap before dropping a 53-40 decision to the Panthers. Rising senior forward Austin Poindexter picked right up where he left off last season. He ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Coca-Cola shortstop Stephen Justice chases Tri-State Tire's Blake Hubbard back toward first during a rundown in play in Monday's game. Justice singled, walked and scored two runs for Coke, while Hubbard had a two-run single, tripled, walked, was hit by a pitch and scored three times to lead Tri-State to a 13-5 win in winner's bracket final of the Middlesboro Little League Tournament. Evan Collett and London Stephney pitched three innings each for Tri-State and combined to strike out 13 while giving up five runs on five hits and four walks.
Tri-State Tire advances
Coca-Cola shortstop Stephen Justice chases Tri-State Tire’s Blake Hubbard back toward first during a rundown in play in Monday’s game. Justice singled, walked and scored two runs for Coke, while Hubbard had a two-run single, tripled, walked, was hit by a pitch and scored three times to lead Tri-State to a 13-5 win in winner’s bracket final of the Middlesboro Little League Tournament. Evan Collett and London Stephney pitched three innings each...
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Jay Compton|Daily News The Middlesboro Lady Jackets held their annual basketball camp for girls from Kindergarten through the 8th grade this week at West End gym. The camp, led by coaches Debbie and Elgie Green and the MHS varsity players, drew over 30 participants and focused on fundamentals as well as individual shooting and team competitions. All the campers and support staff gathered for a picture on Thursday's final day.
Happy campers
Jay Compton|Daily News The Middlesboro Lady Jackets held their annual basketball camp for girls from Kindergarten through the 8th grade this week at West End gym. The camp, led by coaches Debbie and Elgie Green and the MHS varsity players, drew over 30 participants and focused on fundamentals as well as individual shooting and team competitions. All the campers and support staff gathered for a picture on Thursday’s final day.
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Photos submitted The official count of registered campers taking part in Thursday's Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp was 182. The campers were joined by close to 100 parents and guardians as they learned lessons in both basketball and avoiding drug use. Winners of portable basketball goals given out at the end of the Operation UNITE event were 7-year-old Jaylyn Mink and 9-year-old Tyler Houston, both of Middlesboro.
Operation UNITE Shoot Hoops camp winners
Photos submitted The official count of registered campers taking part in Thursday’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp was 182. The campers were joined by close to 100 parents and guardians as they learned lessons in both basketball and avoiding drug use. Winners of portable basketball goals given out at the end of the Operation UNITE event were 7-year-old Jaylyn Mink and 9-year-old Tyler Houston, both of Middlesboro. Campers practice ...
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UK trio named preseason all-SEC
UK Media Relations Senior linebacker Avery Williamson, junior defensive end Alvin “Bud” Dupree and sophomore punter Landon Foster have been honored by Phil Steele’s College Football as Preseason All-Southeastern Conference selections, it was announced by the publication on Tuesday. Williamson, who had a career year last season for the Wildcats, was selected as a second-team linebacker, while Dupree was named as a fourth-team defensive lin...
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Bengals wrap up OTAs with bowling trip
Joe Kay AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Ten of the Bengals piled off the bus with their green bowling pins in hand, trophies from their first-place finish. A boys’ night out? Nope. End of their organized offseason workouts. The Bengals finished three weeks of workouts by trying their hand at some other things. They went to Great American Ball Park and took batting practice on Tuesday night before the Reds’ 12-4 loss to the Colorado...
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Belmont Stakes could be wet, wide-open race
Richard Rosenblatt AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Orb and Oxbow. Oxbow and Orb. Anyway you draw it up, there will not be a Triple Crown on the line in the $1 million Belmont Stakes on Saturday. Even without a Triple try, the Belmont is still an intriguing race. It matches Kentucky Derby winner Orb against Preakness winner Oxbow, Todd Pletcher sending out a record five horses and one of the largest fields in the 145-year history of a r...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Fuson Brother's gym at Middlesboro High School was packed from baseline to baseline with young people attending Operation UNITE's Shoot Hoops Not Drugs basketball camp, led by former UK standout Jeff Sheppard on Thursday.
Shoot Hoops camp a hit at MHS
Jay Compton Sports Editor Well over 250 area youth attended Operation UNITE’s Shoot Hoops Not Drugs free basketball camp at Middlesboro High School on Thursday. The camp was put on by Jeff Sheppard, who was part of the University of Kentucky’s national championship teams in 1996 and 1998. “I’ve been working with Operation UNITE for eight years now and we’ve done over 45 of these camps all over Congressman (Hal) Rogers’ district. It’s ...
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