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.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Belfry 30, Bell County 20

Teddy Paynter / December 9, 2019

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Pikeville 42, Paintsville 0

Teddy Paynter / December 9, 2019

CLASS 4A CHAMPIONSHIP: Mountain boys have big hearts

Teddy Paynter / December 8, 2019

CLASS 1A CHAMPIONSHIP: Pikeville’s season ends with fifth state title

Teddy Paynter / December 7, 2019

Mission accomplished! Pikeville capped off a perfect season with a fifth state championship, dominating bitter-rival…

CLASS 3A CHAMPIONSHIP: Pirates earn seventh title in win over Cats

Teddy Paynter / December 7, 2019

This may have been Belfry head football coach Philip Haywood’s most gratifying championship. A season…

VIDEO: Pikeville linemen talk about playing for a state championship

Teddy Paynter / December 5, 2019

BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Cardinals hope to turn corner this season

Teddy Paynter / December 5, 2019

Martin County’s final season as Sheldon Clark didn’t end the way veteran head coach Jason…

Who are you? – Pikeville Panther Football

Teddy Paynter / December 5, 2019

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BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Martin County girls begin new era

Teddy Paynter / December 4, 2019

Martin County head basketball coach Robin Newsome was content to be outside the rim of…

BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Defense, finishing possessions key for Dawgs

Teddy Paynter / December 4, 2019

Lawrence County head basketball coach Chandler Thompson makes no bones about it when it comes…