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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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LMU’s Baker makes regional Gold Glove team
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Lincoln Memorial University senior outfielder Cody Baker (Knoxville, TN) has been named to the 2013 ABCA/Rawlings Southeast Region Gold Glove Team, garnering first team distinctions, region officials unveiled on Friday afternoon. The players selected for the 2013 ABCA/Rawlings Southeast Region Gold Glove Team are honored as the top defensive players in the Southeast Region. First team selections are eligible for the natio...
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Ray Welch|Daily News Middlesboro's Taylor Grigsby recently signed to run cross country and cheer at Lincoln Memorial University. Seated, from left, are her grandfather Jessie North, sister Brooklyn Grigsby, father Donnie Grigsby, Taylor, mother Jessica Grigsby , cheerleading coach Marica Yeary Hembree, and grandmother Kay North. Standing are MHS cross country coach Jonathan Goodin, track coach Aaron Sowders, athletic director Bill Jones, and assistant principal Jessie Allen.
Grigsby to run, cheer at LMU
Ray Welch|Daily News Middlesboro’s Taylor Grigsby recently signed to run cross country and cheer at Lincoln Memorial University. Seated, from left, are her grandfather Jessie North, sister Brooklyn Grigsby, father Donnie Grigsby, Taylor, mother Jessica Grigsby , cheerleading coach Marica Yeary Hembree, and grandmother Kay North. Standing are MHS cross country coach Jonathan Goodin, track coach Aaron Sowders, athletic director Bill Jones, and ...
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Pairings for 13th Region Softball Tournament
The draw for the 13th Region Softball Tournament was held Sunday afternoon at North Laurel High School. Here’s the schedule for the tournament. First round Monday Noon- Middlesboro (20-9) vs. Corbin (19-13) 2 p.m.- Knox Central (13-15) vs. Clay County (23-6) 4 p.m.- South Laurel (26-6) vs. Pineville (8-13) 6 p.m.- North Laurel (22-12) vs. Harlan County (15-12) Semifinals Tuesday 6 p.m.- Middlesboro-Corbin winner vs. ...
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Pairings set for 13th Region baseball tournament
BARBOURVILLE — Middlesboro will open up the 13th Region Baseball Tournament against host Knox Central, while Pineville drew defending champion South Laurel for their first round game. The pairings were determined at the draw on Friday at KCHS. All the first round games are scheduled for Monday. 52nd District champion Harlan County (26-9) opens the tournament against 49th District runner-up Clay County (18-17) at 10 a.m. 51st District runner...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Pineville Lady Mountain Lions pose with their 51st District runner-up trophy following Friday's tough 1-0 loss to Knox Central in the championship game.
Lady Lions drop 1-0 decision to KC
BARBOURVILLE —Allison Swafford struck out eight and fired a one-hit shutout to lead Knox Central to a 1-0 win over Pineville in the 51st District championship game on Friday at Walnut Street Park. “This was the first time I have seen her pitch that fast all year and she was just on today,” Pineville coach Shari Knuckles said of Swafford. It was a classic pitchers’ duel as Pineville’s Rebecca Lee-Theis allowed just an unearned run and five...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County sophomore catcher Jess Sanders (left) and senior third baseman Shasta Centers were named to the 52nd District All-Tournament Team on Thursday.
All-Tournament Lady Cats
Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County sophomore catcher Jess Sanders (left) and senior third baseman Shasta Centers were named to the 52nd District All-Tournament Team on Thursday.
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Middlesboro Lady Jackets pose with their trophy after Thursday's 4-1 win over Harlan County in the 52nd District championship game.
Lady Jackets are district champs
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Middlesboro Lady Jackets are the 2012 52nd District Champions after pulling out a 4-1 win over Harlan County in Thursday’s championship game. It’s their first district title since 2009 and the Lady Jackets will also be going back to the 13th Region for the first time since that year. “It means a lot. It was here for a long time and left for three years — it was time we brought it back home and we did it,”...
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Shoot Hoops Not Drugs camp coming to Middlesboro
Six free regional basketball camps conducted by former University of Kentucky all-star Jeff Sheppard will be offered by Operation UNITE this summer. All school-age youth are invited to participate in the Shoot Hoops Not Drugs programs at the following dates and locations: • June 3 – Carter County, East Carter Middle School, 1 Spirit Lane, Grayson • June 4 – Elliott County, Elliott County High School, Main Street, Sandy Hook • June 6 –...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News It was hugs all around for the Pineville Lady Mountain Lions after they recorded the final out of Thursday's 7-3 win over Barbourville in the 51st District Tournament.
Lady Lions advance
BARBOURVILLE — The Pineville Lady Mountain Lions punched their ticket back to the 13th Region Tournament on Thursday with a 7-4 win over Barbourville in the first round of the 51st District Tournament. “It’s really been tough on us because we were so used to getting to the finals and the region in the past when we had Chatman Taylor pitching,” Pineville coach Shari Knuckles said. “Rebecca Lee-Theis has stepped in at the spot as a young pitc...
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Bell named new assistant basketball coach at LMU
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Keegan Bell has been tabbed as the new assistant men’s basketball coach at Lincoln Memorial University, head coach Josh Schertz announced earlier this week. Bell was selected among a strong field of candidates to fill the vacancy left by Chris Cottrell, who took on the head coaching job at Davis & Elkins College after spending the last five seasons with the Railsplitters. Prior to joining the LMU coaching staff, Bell serv...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Pineville senior Amy Allen gets to the first base bag ahead of the throw during a win over Bell County earlier this season. The Lady Lions will take on Barbourville in the first round of the 51st District Tournament today at noon at Walnut Street Park in Barbourville. Rain and wet field conditions pushed back the game, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday.
Lady Lions take on Barbourville today at noon
Jay Compton|Daily News Pineville senior Amy Allen gets to the first base bag ahead of the throw during a win over Bell County earlier this season. The Lady Lions will take on Barbourville in the first round of the 51st District Tournament today at noon at Walnut Street Park in Barbourville. Rain and wet field conditions pushed back the game, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday evening.
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Chris Jones|Daily Enterprise Middlesboro shortstop Lucas Crawford tries to block the base as Harlan County's slides in during action in Wednesday
Errors cost Jackets in loss to Harlan Co.
Harlan County got a three strong innings in relief from junior Conner Leisge and took advantage of five Middlesboro errors in the sixth inning as they went on a 9-4 win in the 52nd District championship game on Wedensday. With the game tied 3-3 after four innings, Leisge allowed just one hit while striking six in three innings of relief to claim the win. “He was just massive on the mound. I think Conner threw harder tonight than he ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Pineville Mountain Lions pose for a team photo prior to the start of Wednesday's game. The Lions are the 2013 51st District runners up and will be playing in the 13th Region Tournament for the first time since 1999.
Lions advance to region for first time since ‘99
Jay Compton Sports Editor LYNN CAMP — The Pineville Mountain Lions are headed to the 13th Region baseball tournament for the first time since 1999. The Lions punched their ticket to tourney by holding on for a 6-5 win over Barbourville in the first round of the 51st District Tournament on Monday. “This is my eleventh year affiliated with Pineville and this is my first trip to the region,” said PHS coach Scott Jeffrey. “These guys have...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Middlesboro Lady Jackets mob senior first baseman Savanna Miracle at the plate following her walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning of a 14-3 win over Harlan in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament on Monday.
Miracle’s HR caps 14-3 win for Lady Jackets
The Middlesboro Lady Jackets snapped a three-year drought of appearing in the 13th Region Tournament with a 14-3 win over Harlan in the first round if the district on Monday. Sophomore pitcher Jessica Carter settled down after allowing two runs in the top of the first inning and senior first baseman Savanna Miracle capped the win with a three-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the fifth. Harlan took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first as...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County sophomore Dylan Cox makes an acrobatic throw to first after fielding a grounder during action earlier this season. Cox, relegated to designated hitter duties after tearing an elbow ligament earlier this month, led the Bobcat with three hits in Monday's 8-5 loss to Harlan County in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament at Harlan.
Bobcats throw a scare into Harlan Co.
HARLAN — The Bell County Bobcats saw their season come to a close on Monday, but not before they put a scare into the heavily favored Harlan County Black Bears in the first round of the 52nd District Tournament. Bell County opened the scoring with a four run outburst in the second inning. Zach Turner, Caleb Smith, Austin North and Jared Slusher each scored in the inning as the Bobcats jumped out to a 4-0 advantage. The Bears got on the bo...
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Photos by Chris Jones|Daily Enterprise Middlesboro junior Lucas Crawford turned in a complete-game three-hitter to lift the Yellow Jackets to a 7-0 victory over Harlan in the 52nd District Tournament on Monday.
Crawford shuts down Dragons
John Middleton Harlan Daily Enterprise HARLAN — The Harlan Green Dragons were unable to find an answer for Middlesboro’s Lucas Crawford in the opening round of the 52nd District Tournament on Monday. The junior pitcher allowed just three hits in a complete-game gem to lift the Yellow Jackets to a 7-0 victory over host Harlan and into the district title game. “(Lucas)has been pretty solid for us, especially as a sophomore. We have a lot ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County's Morgan Garnett heads for second on a first-inning double as the Harlan County outfield retrieves the ball during action in Monday's 52nd District Tournament game.
Lady Cats fall to Harlan Co. 12-8
Katie Johnson drove in five runs with four hits, including a three-run homer, and the Harlan County Lady Bears held off Bell County 12-8 in Monday’s first round game at the 52nd District Tournament. “We got off to kind of a slow start and then we started smoking it pretty good,” said Lady Bear coach Tim McElyea. “Then we kind of lost our composure. But we’re just happy, a win’s a win no matter how you slice it. And Bell fought us, man, they...
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Unsigned prospect showcase June 4 at LMU
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Spots are still available for the Unsigned Prospect Showcase, which is set for June 4 at Lincoln Memorial University’s Lamar Hennon Field, Railsplitter head baseball coach Jeff Sziksai announced early Monday morning. The Unsigned Prospect Showcase provides exposure to college scouts from institutions throughout the region, and the event is open to any high school senior that has not signed or any junior college player tha...
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