Author Archives: Teddy Paynter

I have been working as a journalist for the past 45 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 FOOTBALL: Area statistic leaders

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Here is a look at the top high school performers for games played through Oct.…

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Marshall climbs to No. 22 after road win at La. Tech

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Marshall University is ranked No. 22 in the nation following the Herds big road win…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Blackcats turn away Bath County

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Prestonsburg had five different running backs score a touchdown as the Blackcats held on to…

MTM/BWW Player of the Week: Anderson runaway winner

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Pike Central running back Matt Anderson was a runaway train Saturday night as he rushed…

SUPER 7 FOOTBALL POLL: Golden Eagles stay No. 1

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Johnson Central held onto the No. 1 position in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hornets fall to Sayre at KCU

Teddy Paynter / October 19, 2020

Phelps fell behind early on to Sayre and the Hornets dropped a 53-24 road game…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Early deficit sinks Tigers in road loss at Wayne

Teddy Paynter / October 18, 2020

Chapmanville found itself behind the eight ball in the first half as Wayne rolled to…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Big Blacks roll past Hillbillies

Teddy Paynter / October 18, 2020

Point Pleasant continued its dominance of Man on the gridiron as the Big Blacks scored…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Johnson Central win streak now 20 games

Teddy Paynter / October 18, 2020

Johnson Central went on the road and beat Harlin County, 33-2, in a game played…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Paintsville wins battle of unbeatens

Teddy Paynter / October 18, 2020

Paintsville’s defense slowed down West Carter’s pounding ground game and the Tigers pulled away in…