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 FOOTBALL: Hillbillies fall to 3-time defending champs in opener

Teddy Paynter / September 27, 2020

Man’s long-awaited return to the gridiron came against three-time state champion Wheeling Central at George…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Francis powers Hornets past Bobcats

Teddy Paynter / September 27, 2020

Phelps quarterback Dominick Francis rushed 16 times for 269 yards and two touchdowns and passed…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Valley stumbles in home loss to West Carter

Teddy Paynter / September 27, 2020

West Carter shut down Shelby Valley’s offensive attack and forced four Wildcat turnovers in a…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Pirates run past Hornets

Teddy Paynter / September 26, 2020

Defending Class 3A champion Belfry dominated Magoffin County from start to finish as the Pirates…

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Cats fall at Auburn in opener

Teddy Paynter / September 26, 2020

Kentucky battled Auburn play for play throughout three quarters before the Tigers pulled away late…

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Defending champs cruise past Simon Kenton

Teddy Paynter / September 26, 2020

Johnson Central used a solid ground attack and solid defense to pull away and beat…

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Pikeville 58, Henry Clay 41; area scores

Teddy Paynter / September 26, 2020

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Lockhart, McNamee fuel Panthers road win

Teddy Paynter / September 26, 2020

Pikeville finished with nearly 700 yards offensively and the Panthers outscored host Henry Clay, 58-41,…

HS SOCCER ROUNDUP: Golden Eagles beat Devils

Teddy Paynter / September 25, 2020

Johnson Central moved to 3-0-1 as the Golden Eagles defeated Russell, 3-1, in a match…

COLLEGE: Straight from the desk of UPIKE AD Kelly Wells

Teddy Paynter / September 25, 2020

I want to begin by sending my hopes and prayers that you and your families…