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KENNADI MAYER

KENNADI MAYER

Mayer named Mid-South Conference Shooter of the Year

By Sam McClanahan   Kennadi Mayer, a 2023 PCHS alum who is currently a junior and on a full ride scholarship with the University of Pikeville studying Psychology, has had a very successful archery season earning the title as the 2025 Mid-South Conference "Shooter of the Year.
Travis Daugherty, center, shown with brother and Patriot baseball director Marty Daugherty, and friend Megan Smith, right. Monies raised from the tournament were given to support the Daugherty family.

Travis Daugherty, center, shown with brother and Patriot baseball director Marty Daugherty, and friend Megan Smith, right. Monies raised from the tournament were given to support the Daugherty family.

Patriots host youth baseball tournament benefit for Daugherty

By Nila Harris   The Pendleton County Patriots hosted the 11U Strikes Against Cancer tournament on April 13 for Patriots coach and board member, Travis Daugherty.  This long-time football coach was recently diagnosed with cancer and has undergone treatments to battle the disease.
PCHS Tennis looks to out serve the competition in 2025

PCHS Tennis looks to out serve the competition in 2025

PCHS Tennis looks to out serve the competition in 2025

By Stacey Meyers The Pendleton County Tennis team is looking forward to getting the season started.   Head Coach Dillon Feltner and Lisa Feltner are excited and looking forward to the season as they believe the teams look solid despite having just one senior on the team.
The 2025 Pendleton County Wildcats Baseball team under the guidance of second-year head coach Nate Jones will look to maximize their team speed and pitching depth to find success this season. The Wildcats roster features a blend of both experience and youth that Jones believes can exceed expectations.  Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.

The 2025 Pendleton County Wildcats Baseball team under the guidance of second-year head coach Nate Jones will look to maximize their team speed and pitching depth to find success this season. The Wildcats roster features a blend of both experience and youth that Jones believes can exceed expectations. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jones.

Wildcats look to utilize depth and athleticism to earn wins

By Sam McClanahanPendleton County Wildcats baseball coach Nate Jones now enters his second season guiding the program he once starred at. He along with his staff are looking to continue their plan in restoring a winning culture while accumulating wins in the process.
The 2025 PCHS Track & Field team, pictured right, has their sights set high for a successful season. Longtime assistant Sara Remley now takes over as head coach. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

The 2025 PCHS Track & Field team, pictured right, has their sights set high for a successful season. Longtime assistant Sara Remley now takes over as head coach. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Redden.

PCHS Track & Field program begins new era

By Jennifer Redden A new era of Pendleton County Track and Field begins this spring as the team inaugurates their new facilities.In addition to resurfacing the track, new long jump, high jump, shot put, pole vault, and discus amenities were installed.
The 2025 Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team begins play this week under head coach Jessica Verst, who enters her fourth full season leading the program. The team will look to take advantage of their athleticism, speed, and reliable pitching to notch wins this year in hopes of competing for championships. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

The 2025 Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team begins play this week under head coach Jessica Verst, who enters her fourth full season leading the program. The team will look to take advantage of their athleticism, speed, and reliable pitching to notch wins this year in hopes of competing for championships. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Ladycats optimistic they can exceed expectations in 2025

By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Ladycats Fastpitch Softball team is ready to get their 2025 season underway this week.
Ladycat junior, Lilly Ashcraft

Ladycat junior, Lilly Ashcraft

Local basketball standouts recognized by 10th Region Coaches Association

The 10th Region Coaches Association recently announced their in-season award selections for the 2024-25 basketball season.Wildcat senior, Aden Merrill, was named 3rd Team All-Region. Merrill led the Wildcats in scoring averaging 15.6 points per game while shooting 53 percent from the field.
Sophomore Hunter Keeton rises for a one-handed floater during the team's road victory at Grant County on Feb. 21. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Sophomore Hunter Keeton rises for a one-handed floater during the team's road victory at Grant County on Feb. 21. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Wildcats earn two dramatic road wins to close regular season

By Sam McClanahanThe Pendleton County Wildcats basketball team concluded their regular season by notching a pair of dramatic, last second victories over Boone and Grant County. The team was in search of a spark to provide them some positive momentum heading into this week's 38th District Tournament.
Prior to the start of the Ladycats home game with Robertson County on Feb. 8, the senior trio of Madison Verst (left), Kearstin Mayer (middle) and Skyler Thacker (right) were honored. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Prior to the start of the Ladycats home game with Robertson County on Feb. 8, the senior trio of Madison Verst (left), Kearstin Mayer (middle) and Skyler Thacker (right) were honored. Photo by Layne Nelson.

Ladycats honor seniors, move to 12-13 on the season

By Samantha VerstThe Pendleton County Ladycats basketball team now sits at a 12-13 regular season record after a long week of games which featured two wins and two losses. They ended the week having picked up two wins over 38th district opponents, which puts them at a 4-2 district record.
PCHS Bowling team members Kree Brewer, Kyan Brewer, and Maddie Marshall will represent the school at the state tournament this week. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PCHS Bowling team members Kree Brewer, Kyan Brewer, and Maddie Marshall will represent the school at the state tournament this week. Photo provided by Rhonda Hutchison.

PC Bowlers claim regional singles titles, prepare for state tourney

By Rhonda HutchisonOn February 3,  five Wildcat bowlers competed in the Region 5 Singles competition.  In the boys division there were 35 bowlers which included Wildcats Braden Brann, Adam Straus and Kyan Brewer.