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30 foot by 50 foot United States flag unfurled and steady during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

30 foot by 50 foot United States flag unfurled and steady during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Play Ball!

It took the entire Pendleton County High School baseball team, four members of the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps and Woodmen Life representatives Gary Hicks and Mary Ann Cummins to keep this giant, 30 foot by 50 foot United States flag unfurled and steady during the playing of “The...
Senior Alex Beyst puts up a jumper during the fourth quarter. All photos by Sam McClanahan.

Senior Alex Beyst puts up a jumper during the fourth quarter. All photos by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcats season ends following loss to GRC at region quarterfinals

By Sam McClanahanMAYSVILLE -- The Pendleton County Wildcats entered the 10th Region Tournament knowing they would need to put forth their best performance to date in order to keep their season alive.
Pendleton County High School junior Madison Verst launches one of her five three-pointers in a 50-48 regional playoffs win March 5 against Bracken County. It was the Ladycats first win in regionals in 13 years. The LadyCats lost in the next round. Playoffs coverage for both boys and girls teams begins on Page 10. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Pendleton County High School junior Madison Verst launches one of her five three-pointers in a 50-48 regional playoffs win March 5 against Bracken County. It was the Ladycats first win in regionals in 13 years. The LadyCats lost in the next round. Playoffs coverage for both boys and girls teams begins on Page 10. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Tournament time

By Stacey Myers and Sam McClanahanPARIS, KY - The Pendleton County Ladycats were able to put together a memorable postseason run that would see the team accomplish something that had not occurred since 2011: Advance past the first round of the 10th Region Tournament.
Ladycats junior Madison Verst knocked down four three-pointers to lead the Ladycats in their come from behind victory over Robertson County in the 38th District tournament. Photo by Pete Wigginton.

Ladycats junior Madison Verst knocked down four three-pointers to lead the Ladycats in their come from behind victory over Robertson County in the 38th District tournament. Photo by Pete Wigginton.

Ladycats place runner-up at districts, set to face Bracken in regionals

By: Stacey Myers  The Pendleton County Ladycats secured their spot in the 10th Region tournament with a thrilling come from behind victory over Robertson County. However the team would fall short in the district championship game against Nicholas County.
Wildcats junior Aden Merrill rises above the Nicholas County defense for the jumper during their district semifinal game. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcats junior Aden Merrill rises above the Nicholas County defense for the jumper during their district semifinal game. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcats finish runner-up at districts, preparing for regional tournament

By: Sam McClanahan  The Pendleton County Wildcats are returning to the 10th Region Tournament for the first time in four years following their runner-up finish at the 38th District Tournament.
Rice named new head volleyball coach

Rice named new head volleyball coach

Rice named new head volleyball coach

By Sam McClanahanPendleton County High School recently announced that 2019 alum Marian Rice has been hired to be the next head coach of the volleyball program.
Prior to the Wildcats home game against Boone County, the team's senior players and team managers were recognized. From left to right: Aaron Kirsch, Austin Kirsch, Alex Beyst, Hunter Jack, Ayden Pugh, Evan Stewart, Hunter Cox and Abraham Beebe. Photo taken by Sam McClanahan.

Prior to the Wildcats home game against Boone County, the team's senior players and team managers were recognized. From left to right: Aaron Kirsch, Austin Kirsch, Alex Beyst, Hunter Jack, Ayden Pugh, Evan Stewart, Hunter Cox and Abraham Beebe. Photo taken by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcats honor seniors, set to face Nicholas at districts

By Sam McClanahanThe Pendleton County Wildcats will face off against Nicholas County tonight in semifinal round play of the 38th District Tournament in Carlisle.
Wildcat junior Luke Gregg fires a three from the corner during the team's home game against Nicholas County on Feb. 12. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcat junior Luke Gregg fires a three from the corner during the team's home game against Nicholas County on Feb. 12. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Wildcats defeat Paris, secure most wins since 2018

By Sam McClanahan  The Pendleton County Wildcats dropped two of three contests last week, however the team was able clinch its most successful season in six years. With a 74-61 win at Feb. 15 at Paris, the Wildcats notched their 13th victory of the season.
The Pendleton County High School Cheer Cats finished third, its highest finish ever, in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championships. The Cheer Cats competed in the Small Varsity Coed Division II Game Day competition.

The Pendleton County High School Cheer Cats finished third, its highest finish ever, in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championships. The Cheer Cats competed in the Small Varsity Coed Division II Game Day competition.

CHEERS!

By Jennifer Redden   ORLANDO — The Pendleton County High School Cheer Cats captured bronze medals last week in the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championships. Pendleton County competed Feb. 9 to 12 in the Small Varsity Coed Division II Game Day competition.
CheerCats advance to the National finals

CheerCats advance to the National finals

CheerCats advance to the National finals

The PCHS Competitive Cheer Team competed at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) Nationals on Feb. 9 at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. The team had an excellent performance with zero deductions and advanced to the finals, which were held on the evening of Feb. 12.