Author Archives: Teddy Paynter

I have been working as a journalist for the past 47 years. I was born and raised in Man, W.Va. I currently reside in Inez, Ky., with my wife, Lisa, and our three fur babies, Buffy, Binnie and Motorhead.

Hensley earns EKB Sports’ Player of the Week honor

Teddy Paynter / December 4, 2018

Pikeville junior Jackson Hensley had to watch from the sidelines following an injury in the…

Meet Paintsville head coach Les Trimble

Teddy Paynter / December 4, 2018

Now in his 29th season of coaching (Paintsville, Johnson Central and Lawrence County) Graduated from…

VIDEO: Sights and sounds from Class 4A title game

Teddy Paynter / December 3, 2018

VIDEO: Sights and sounds from Class 1A title game

Teddy Paynter / December 3, 2018

BOYS BASKETBALL: Francis leads Phelps to 2-0 start

Teddy Paynter / December 3, 2018

PHELPS – Phelps’ Trey Francis fired in a game-high 23 points as the Hornets slipped…

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Floyd Central starts 2-0; Tug tops SC

Teddy Paynter / December 3, 2018

LANGLEY – Floyd Central used a balanced scoring attack to pull away and beat Owsley…

HS BASKETBALL: Look at this week’s games

Teddy Paynter / December 3, 2018

Here is a look at this week’s tentative high school basketball schedule involving area teams:…

GRIDIRON BOWL: JC comeback bid falls short

Teddy Paynter / December 2, 2018

LEXINGTON – Johnson Central’s bid to win a second state football championship came up short…

Pikeville QB Roberts named Mr. Football finalists

Teddy Paynter / December 2, 2018

Pikeville High School senior quarterback Connor Roberts has been named one of six finalists for…

GRIDIRON BOWL: Pikeville denied fifth title

Teddy Paynter / December 1, 2018

LEXINGTON – The Class 1A state football championship came down to the final drive for…