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.

HIGHLIGHT: Johnson Central vs. Floyd Central

Teddy Paynter / May 30, 2018

Prestonsburg names new boys hoop coach

Teddy Paynter / May 30, 2018

Prestonsburg High School athletic director Ricky Thacker has told EKB Sports that Brent Rose has…

Pike Central girls rally past Shelby Valley

Teddy Paynter / May 29, 2018

PAINTSVILLE – Pike County Central saw a three-run lead slip away following a long rain…

Phelps falls in opening round to Lawrence County

Teddy Paynter / May 29, 2018

PAINTSVILLE – Phelps starting pitcher Dylan New did his part to keep his team in…

Johnson Central knocks off Pike Central

Teddy Paynter / May 29, 2018

PAINTSVILLE – Johnson Central used timely hitting and took advantage of Pike Central’s control troubles…

Pikeville eliminates Betsy Layne

Teddy Paynter / May 29, 2018

PAINTSVILLE – Pikeville’s Drake Potter blasted a solo home run and starting pitcher Grayson Harris…

UPIKE adds high school tennis standouts

Teddy Paynter / May 25, 2018

PIKEVILLE – University of Pikeville head tennis coach Ben Adams announced the signing of…

Paintsville claims 57th baseball crown

Teddy Paynter / May 25, 2018

PAINTSVILLE – Paintsville used a five-run, fourth inning to snap a one-all tie and the…

Pikeville pulls away late, beat Valley in 59th

Teddy Paynter / May 25, 2018

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville used a seven-run, fifth inning to put away Shelby Valley, 10-0, and…

Pike Central tops Phelps in 60th title game

Teddy Paynter / May 25, 2018

PHELPS – Pike Central made the most of only three hits and the Hawks captured…