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.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Bears work overtime to upset Pats, 93-88

Teddy Paynter / January 5, 2021

The University of Pikeville Bears let a second-half lead slip away but recovered in overtime…

HS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Warriors storm back to stun Cougars; Dogs top Hornets

Teddy Paynter / January 5, 2021

East Ridge erupted for 41 points in the final quarter to erase an 18-point, third…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Shawnee State outscores UPIKE men in MSC action

Teddy Paynter / January 4, 2021

Shawnee State used its size and athleticism to run past the University of Pikeville men’s…

HIGH SCHOOL: Pike County Central Lady Hawks

Teddy Paynter / January 3, 2021

Here is the 2021 basketball schedule for the Pike County Central Lady Hawks: Jan. 4…

HIGH SCHOOL: Pike County Central Hawks

Teddy Paynter / January 3, 2021

Here is the 2021 basketball schedule for the Pike County Central Hawks: Jan. 5 –…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UPIKE women fall in New Year’s Eve road game

Teddy Paynter / January 1, 2021

University of Pikeville’s women Bears showed signs early on of not having played for 12…

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UPIKE men rally past Thomas More

Teddy Paynter / January 1, 2021

University of Pikeville’s men basketball Bears used a strong second-half surge and held on to…

HS BASKETBALL: East Ridge Lady Warriors

Teddy Paynter / January 1, 2021

Here is the 2021 basketball schedule for the East Ridge Lady Warriors: Jan. 5 –…

YEAR IN REVIEW: Wells stepping down earns top billing in 2020

Teddy Paynter / December 31, 2020

NUMBER ONE (January 28) In a sports year unsettled like none other in history, three…

HIGH SCHOOL: Martin County’s James leaving school, headed to Iona

Teddy Paynter / December 31, 2020

Mountain Top Sports has confirmed that Martin County standout Trey James will not return to…