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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 Pineville freshman Erica Gambrell rounds first after slapping a base hit to center during Friday's game. Gambrell also walked twice and scored a run in the Lady Lions' 14-3 loss to Barbourville.
Barbourville beats Lady Lions, 14-3
Jay Compton Sports Editor Playing softball right after a school trip to Dollywood wasn’t a successful formula for the Pineville Lady Lions on Friday. Pineville committed 10 errors and left 15 runners on base in a 14-3 loss to Barbourville. “For two weeks, we’ve been in a hitting slump. It’s like we get the bases loaded and we cannot get that connection,” Lady Lions coach Shari Knuckles said. “The girls are coming out and they’re competi...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Senior shortstop Brian Hale launches a grand slam to left field during Thursday's game. Hale's bomb broke a 2-2 tie and the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets went on to beat Williamsburg 10-2.
With a vengeance
Jay Compton Sports Editor Brian Hale broke a 2-2 tie with a grand slam off Micah Purdie in the bottom of the fifth inning and the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets went on to a 10-2 win on Thursday and gained a little revenge from losing at Williamsburg earlier this year in the All “A” championship game. “We came out focused and ready to play today, had a different attitude than we had (Wednesday),” said Jacket coach John Smith. “I challenged ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News The Cumberland Gap girls tennis team poses with their plaque after winning the District 2A-AA Tournament on Thursday. Standing, from left, are Hannah Hatmaker, Kellie Taylor, Sydney Davis, Kierstyn Carmical, Whitney Elliott and Kaitlyn Harmon. Sitting are Bethany Wade, Taylor Love and Alicia Westmoreland.
Lady Panthers win district tourney
Jay Compton Sports Editor HARROGATE, Tenn. — Cumberland Gap’s girls’ tennis team downed Greeneville 4-0 to win the District 2A-AA championship on Thursday at Lincoln Memorial University. The Lady Panthers swept the first four singles matches to secure the victory. Sydney Davis got past Madison Hite 8-6, Kierstyn Carmical defeated Caroline Quarrels 8-4, Kellie Taylor pulled out an 8-7 (7-5) win over Lauren Yakubic in a tie-breaker and ...
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John Middleton|Daily Enterprise Bell County third-baseman Shasta Centers makes the throw to first base after fielding a ground ball during Thursday's game. Centers led the Lady Cats with a pair of hits in an 8-1 loss at Harlan County.
Lady Cats lose at Harlan County
John Middleton Harlan Daily Enterprise HARLAN — After opening the district slate with a pair of losses, the Harlan County Lady Bears have reminded the rest of the 52nd District there is a reason they are the three-time defending champions. The Lady Bears earned their third straight district win on Thursday, knocking off visiting Bell County 8-1. “We let one get away from us down at Bell. But, we have come back pretty strong. It is a big...
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Jay Compton|Daily News LMU senior second baseman Sarah Walz throws on to first after fielding a grounder during action this past season. Walz has been selected to Capital One Academic All-District Softball Team.
LMU’s Walz named Academic All-District
TOWSON, Md. — In her final season with the Lincoln Memorial University softball program, Sarah Walz has been named to the Capital One Academic All-District Softball Team. Walz is the second selection for the Lady Railsplitters over the past two seasons, as Meghan LaFevor garnered the honor following the 2012 campaign, and the fourth all-time selection for Lincoln Memorial. The 2013 Capital One Academic All-District Softball Teams are select...
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SEC’s new network with ESPN to debut in 2014
ATLANTA (AP) — The Southeastern Conference and ESPN on Thursday announced a 20-year agreement to operate a SEC network that is scheduled to debut in August, 2014. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said the SEC network will produce 1,000 live events each year, including 450 televised on the network and 550 distributed digitally. Slive says the network will carry approximately 45 SEC football games each year “and a depth of content across all s...
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LMU golfers open Super Regional on Monday
HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. — After capturing the 2013 South Atlantic Conference Championship on April 16, the Lincoln Memorial University men’s golf team is poised to return to action on May 6 with the start of the NCAA Division II South/Southeast Super Regional, a three-day, 54-hole event. The Super Regional is comprised of 20 teams from six different states (South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and Florida). Included ...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro sophomore outfielder Jake Brock sprints down the first base line as the Clay County infield chases his bunt. Brock had two bunt singles for the Jackets only hits in Wednesday's 7-0 loss. In Middlesboro's previous game, Brock scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 8th inning as the Jackets beat Clay 5-4.
Jackets can’t make it two straight over Clay
Jay Compton Sports Editor Consistency continues to be hard to find for the Middlesboro Yellow Jackets. Coming off a 5-4, eight-inning win over Clay County on Friday, MHS was held to just two hits as they lost to the Tigers 7-0 on Wednesday. “We’ve been trying to find that answer all year. We put one or two good games together and then come out the next night and look like a T-ball team out here,” said Jacket coach John Smith. “I’ve been...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap softball coach J.W. Campbell gives some instructions to Lindsey Elliott at third base during a recent game. Elliott belted a three-run homer and finished with four RBI on Tuesday in the Lady Panthers' 16-10 at Harlan. The win ensured Cumberland Gap of their first winning softball season in the school's 10-year history.
Lady Panthers clinch first winning season
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers closed out their first winning season in the ten-year history of the school on Tuesday with a 16-10 victory at Harlan. CGHS finishes the regular season with a record of 11-8 and will travel to face South Greene today for a play-in game in the District 2-AA Tournament. “To be honest, it’s more than I thought we would be able to do,” said Lady Panther coach J.W. Campbell. “The k...
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Orb made 7-2 favorite for Kentucky Derby
Beth Harris AP Racing Writer LOUISVILLE (AP) — Trainer Doug O’Neill had a pretty darned good day on two courses. First he birdied the eighth hole during a Wednesday afternoon golf outing at Valhalla and then he aced the Kentucky Derby draw when Goldencents landed in the No. 8 post and was made the 5-1 third choice for Saturday’s race. “It should be perfect for him,” said O’Neill, who saddled last year’s winner, I’ll Have Another. “P...
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LMU assistant Cottrell taking over at Davis & Elkins
ELKINS, W.Va. — Former LMU assistant basketball coach Chris Cottrell has been tabbed as the new head coach at Davis & Elkins College, an NCAA Division II program located in Elkins, W.Va. Cottrell is set to take over the Senator program as they enter their first year competing in the newly formed Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Cottrell looks to rebuild a program that finished 9-17 last season. “I am very excited to become a part of the...
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Epps, Hawkins top All-State basketball teams
Gary Graves AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Makayla Epps and Dominique Hawkins had similar goals: closing their careers with state championships. Both succeeded. Epps led Marion County to the title while Hawkins was a force for Madison Central. Along the way, the players also accomplished some personal goals before they begin their college careers at Kentucky. Epps was name the girls player of the year and Hawkins the boys pl...
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Pineville's Rachel Barnes moves into the lead coming out of the turn in her heat of the girls' 200 meter dash.
Bobcat Invitational
Bell County hosted their annual Bobcat Invitational track meet on Tuesday. While the official results weren’t available by press time, the teams from Bell County and Pineville appeared to be doing pretty well. Look for the complete results later this week. Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Pineville’s Rachel Barnes moves into the lead coming out of the turn in her heat of the girls’ 200 meter dash. Bell County’s Stephen Griffin takes o...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County sophomore Austin North catches a Whitley County player leaning as he fires a pick-off throw over to first during Tuesday's game. North picked off two runners and gave up just one earned run over five-plus innings, but suffered a tough-luck loss as the Bobcats dropped a 4-0 decision to the Colonels.
Bobcats fall to Whitley in pitchers’ duel
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Whitley County Colonels were able to manufacture a few runs as they came out top of the Bell County Bobcats, 4-0 in a pitchers’ duel on Tuesday. Steve Watson and Alex Rose combined on a one-hitter for the Colonels. Watson had two RBI ground outs and Casey Crisologo and Cody Lewis also drove in runs to spoil a fine outing by Bell sophomore Austin North. North allowed just one earned run on five hits over f...
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Jones receives media award at EKLC
Shane Pippin Staff Writer Middlesboro native Matt Jones won the Media Award at the East Kentucky Leadership Conference’s 26th annual gathering held in Middlesboro last week. “This award means a lot to me,” said Jones. “The setting makes it extra special. I love Middlesboro, so to be able to win the award and to receive it here in Middlesboro is very endearing.” Jones is the founder of KentuckySportsRadio.com, the largest independent c...
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Ottesen to join Lady Railsplitters for 2013-14
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Katrina Ottesen has signed on to join the Lincoln Memorial University women’s basketball team for the 2013-14 season, head coach Roger Hodge announced Monday morning. Ottesen becomes the third addition for the Lady Railsplitters, as Josey Harding and Sydnie Anderson revealed their intentions to join Lincoln Memorial in the fall of 2012. Katrina Ottesen (Chandler, Ariz.) is listed as a 5-foot-7 guard, and she comes to Linc...
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Photo courtesy Sheila Carmical The Cumberland Gap girls finished their regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Standing, from left, are Whitney Elliott, Kellie Taylor, Sydney Davis, Hannah Hatmaker, and Kierstyn Carmical. Kneeling are Alicia Westmoreland, Bethany Wade, and Taylor Love.
Lady Panthers finish regular season 10-0
Staff report The girls and boys tennis teams from Cumberland Gap High School finished their regular season this past Thursday. The Lady Panthers finished with an undeated record of 10-0 and are the number 1 seed in the District 2A-AA Tournament. The girls achieved their perfect season with wins against West Greene, Claiborne, South Greene, Thomas Walker, J. Frank White Academy, Greeneville, North Greene, Chuckey -Doak and Pineville. Sydne...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro senior shortstop Carissa Padgett gathers a throw to force out a Harlan County runner at second during a recent game as left fielder Charlesa Witherspoon looks on. Rain brought an early end to the Lady Jackets first game in pool play at the State All 'A' tournament in Owensboro on Saturday. Due to the weather, officials decided to put all the teams in a single-elimination tournament when play resumed Saturday afternoon. Middlesboro was eliminated with a 6-3 loss to Nicholas County in the first round. Now 12-5 on the season, the Lady Jackets will try to bounce back this evening when they visit Clay County.
Lady Jackets fall in first round of state tourney
Middlesboro senior shortstop Carissa Padgett gathers a throw to force out a Harlan County runner at second during a recent game as left fielder Charlesa Witherspoon looks on. Rain brought an early end to the Lady Jackets first game in pool play at the State All ‘A’ tournament in Owensboro on Saturday. Due to the weather, officials decided to put all the teams in a single-elimination tournament when play resumed Saturday afternoon. Middlesboro...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Bell County sophomore outfielder Evan Brock puts a ball in play during action earlier this season. Brock had two singles, reached on a fielder's choice, scored three runs and drove in one as the Bobcats held off Pineville 6-5 on Friday.
Bobcats hold off Pineville, 6-5
Staff report Bell County held off a Pineville Mountain Lion rally on Friday and escaped with a 6-5 win. The Bobcats got a big insurance run in the bottom of the sixth to got up 6-4. Austin North singled before Evan Brock reached on a fielder’s choice grounder. Scotty Fields moved Brock into scoring position with a ground ball and Aaron Jenkins brought him home with a base hit. But the Lions nearly completed their comeback in the seventh...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap's Kaitlyn McCarty coasts into third as Claiborne's Lindsey Cooper collects a throw and goes for the tag. McCarty had a triple and also walked and scored a run as the Lady Panthers beat the Lady Bulldogs 6-3 on Friday.
CG girls double up Claiborne 6-3
Staff report NEW TAZEWELL, Tenn. — Danielle Caldwell had two hits, including a triple, and also struck out ten while giving up one earned run on six hits as the Cumberland Gap Lady Panthers beat Claiborne 6-3 on Friday. Lady Bulldog pitcher Makayla Williams struck out 14 but allowed five earned runs on ten hits to take the loss. Kaitlyn McCarty tripled with two out in the top of the first, but Williams got a pop up to end the inning. Af...
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Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap senior Nathan Hatmaker slides into third as the throw gets away from Grainger's Trey Cabbage during action in Friday's game. Hatmaker had four hits, including a doubled, and scored two runs but the Panthers dropped a 12-5 decision to the Grizzlies.
Panthers fall to Grainger, 12-5
Jay Compton Sports Editor HARROGATE, Tenn. — Jeremy Tindell turned in a strong effort on the mound to lead the Grainger Grizzlies to a 12-5 win over Cumberland Gap on Friday. Tindell struck out ten while giving up just one run on four hits and a walk over six innings to get the win, which clinches the number two seed for the District 2-AA Tournament for Grainger (9-3 in district play). Cumberland Gap coach Nick Huckaby made the tough ...
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LMU names athletes of the year
HARROGATE, Tenn. — Mario Pinto has been crowned the Male Athlete of the Year, while Leah Donoff and Blaire Fowler were the co-winners of the Female Athlete of the Year award, it was revealed on Thursday evening with the presentation of the major awards at the LMU Athletics Banquet. The Lincoln Memorial University Athletics Banquet is an annual, end-of-the-year celebration, attended by all of the student-athletes, coaches and staff, held to ...
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Photo submitted The Middlesboro girls' junior varsity tennis team took on Lynn Camp Thursday evening and while they dropped an 8-2 decision, coaches Travis Butler and Judy Collins are excited about the interest and effort the young girls have shown this season. Pictured from left are: Haley Gulley, Sydney Lay, Candice Bruce, Taylor Thomas, Marissa Ferguson, Kelsi Zachery, Brooklin King, Ellie Epperson, Alex Chadwell and Kaleigh Foreman.
MHS JV girls visit Lynn Camp
Photo submitted The Middlesboro girls’ junior varsity tennis team took on Lynn Camp Thursday evening and while they dropped an 8-2 decision, coaches Travis Butler and Judy Collins are excited about the interest and effort the young girls have shown this season. Pictured from left are: Haley Gulley, Sydney Lay, Candice Bruce, Taylor Thomas, Marissa Ferguson, Kelsi Zachery, Brooklin King, Ellie Epperson, Alex Chadwell and Kaleigh Foreman.
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Cumberland Gap senior Jake Elliott releases a pitch during Thursday's game. Elliott went all seven innings and gave up just two unearned runs on four hits while striking out seven and walking one as the Panthers beat Campbell County 9-2 on Senior Day. Elliott also drove in three runs with a single, RBI ground out and a deep fly ball that went for a two-base error.
Panthers down Campbell Co., 9-2
Jay Compton Sports Editor HARROGATE, Tenn. — Jake Elliott struck out seven while allowing just two unearned runs on four hits in a complete game and also drove in three runs as the Cumberland Gap Panthers celebrated Senior Day with a 9-2 win over Campbell County on Thursday. It was the fourth straight win for Cumberland Gap as they improved to 13-9 on the year. “My curve ball was working really well today. I had some arm trouble early...
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Photos by Jay Compton|Daily News Middlesboro senior second baseman Tiffany Howerton flips on to second base to force out a Harlan County runner after fielding a ground ball during Thursday's game.
Harlan Co. rallies for 6-3 win over Lady Jackets
Jay Compton Sports Editor The Middlesboro Lady Jackets didn’t get quite the send-off they wanted heading into this weekend’s State All “A” Tournament. Harlan County scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to pull out a 6-3 win over the Lady Jackets on Thursday. “If we would have hit the ball half-way decent we would have won this ball game,” said Middlesboro coach Luster Powers. “You get four hits and it’s hard to win a game.”...
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