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.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Panthers reach first-ever tourney title game

Teddy Paynter / January 27, 2024

The Pikeville Lady Panthers will play for the school’s first-ever All “A” Classic state basketball tournament…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Panthers’ defense fuels opening round win

Teddy Paynter / January 26, 2024

Pikeville’s defense rescued the offense in an ugly win over Caverna, 43-33, in the opening round…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville handles Harlan to reach quarterfinals

Teddy Paynter / January 25, 2024

Pikeville jumped out to a big lead in the opening quarter and the Lady Panthers went…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville tops Martin County in All ‘A’ title game

Teddy Paynter / January 21, 2024

Pikeville took an early lead against Martin County and held it throughout as the Panthers captured…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville, Martin County advance to title game

Teddy Paynter / January 19, 2024

Pikeville used a big third quarter to pull away from pesky Prestonsburg, reaching the 15th Region…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville, Prestonsburg advance in All ‘A’ Classic

Teddy Paynter / January 12, 2024

Pikeville jumped out to a big lead early against Belfry and the Panthers went on…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Lady Panthers 3-Peat as All ‘A’ champs

Teddy Paynter / January 11, 2024

Pikeville was dominate from the opening round through the championship game as the Lady Panthers three-peat…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville, Valley advance to All ‘A’ championship game

Teddy Paynter / January 9, 2024

Two-time defending champion Pikeville turned up the defensive pressure to run away and beat Martin…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Hawks, Lady Hawks fall in 2A title games

Teddy Paynter / January 8, 2024

Pike Central’s effort to reach a first state level tournament came up short as Boyd…

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Pikeville, Martin County reach All ‘A’ semifinals

Teddy Paynter / January 8, 2024

Defending 15th Region champion Pikeville pulled away from Paintsville in the third period and rolled to…