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The Wildcats basketball team held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony before the start of their home game with Paris on February 15. Seniors Ethan Verst, team manager Rylee Spence and Connor Neltner were honored for their contributions to the program. Photo by Sam McClanahan

The Wildcats basketball team held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony before the start of their home game with Paris on February 15. Seniors Ethan Verst, team manager Rylee Spence and Connor Neltner were honored for their contributions to the program. Photo by Sam McClanahan

Wildcats Honor Seniors, Prepare For Districts

By: Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County Wildcats concluded their regular season and held their annual "Senior Night" ceremony to honor the contributions of Ethan Verst, Connor Neltner, and team manager Rylee Spence.
The eighth grade Sharp Wildcats won the NKMSAA Championship on February 18 at Campbell County Middle School. The boys defeated Newport to conclude their season with a 25-3 record. Congratulations Wildcats!  From left to right: Kamden O’Hara,  Jacob Haigis, Jayden Frisch, Cole Fultz, Grayson Nelson, Parker McCandless, (Coach) Antwjuan Mathis, Hunter Keeton, Micah Biddle, Ja’Zi Grayson, Dawson Wright, Luke Meyer.

The eighth grade Sharp Wildcats won the NKMSAA Championship on February 18 at Campbell County Middle School. The boys defeated Newport to conclude their season with a 25-3 record. Congratulations Wildcats! From left to right: Kamden O’Hara, Jacob Haigis, Jayden Frisch, Cole Fultz, Grayson Nelson, Parker McCandless, (Coach) Antwjuan Mathis, Hunter Keeton, Micah Biddle, Ja’Zi Grayson, Dawson Wright, Luke Meyer.

Prior to the start of the Wildcats varsity basketball game versus Augusta on February 7, the seven senior members of the Archery team were recognized. From L-R: Will Harlow, Lilly Brinkdoepke, Kennadi Mayer, Lilly Stephenson, Jeanna Craig, Bradford Peoples and Elissa Blackaby. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Prior to the start of the Wildcats varsity basketball game versus Augusta on February 7, the seven senior members of the Archery team were recognized. From L-R: Will Harlow, Lilly Brinkdoepke, Kennadi Mayer, Lilly Stephenson, Jeanna Craig, Bradford Peoples and Elissa Blackaby. Photo by Sam McClanahan.

Archery Team Places Runner-Up at Robertson

By Annie Redden The Pendleton County Archery returned to action in the Robertson County State warmup on February 10 and 11. They shot a total score of 3298 points, placing them second out of the three teams competing.
Front row, L to R: Kayla Hensley, Rebecca McCoy, Larissa Hill, India Trimble, Joie Calloway, Lexi Carmony, Rielee Blackburn, Nyah Wright;  Back row: JB Combs, Lacey Bromley, Reagan Anderson, Dani Combs, Skylar Loomis, Arielle Ammerman, Shawn Redden, Lily Gibson, Kylee Murray, Reese Carmony, Daisia Bobb, Paige Souther, AJ Redden.

Front row, L to R: Kayla Hensley, Rebecca McCoy, Larissa Hill, India Trimble, Joie Calloway, Lexi Carmony, Rielee Blackburn, Nyah Wright; Back row: JB Combs, Lacey Bromley, Reagan Anderson, Dani Combs, Skylar Loomis, Arielle Ammerman, Shawn Redden, Lily Gibson, Kylee Murray, Reese Carmony, Daisia Bobb, Paige Souther, AJ Redden.

PCHS CheerCats Produce Top Ten Finish At Nationals

By Sam McClanahan The Pendleton County High School CheerCats turned in a historical showing for the program at the UCA Nationals held in Orlando.
The Pendleton County bowling team competed in the state tournament held in Louisville. Front row l to r: Braden Brann, Bradley Brann, Karson Enzweiler, Adam Straus, Back row L to R: Assistant coach Amber Brewer, Kyan Brewer, Bradford Peoples, Koby Brewer, Leroy Bryant, head coach Ronnie Hutchison. Not pictured Josiah Hurdle.

The Pendleton County bowling team competed in the state tournament held in Louisville. Front row l to r: Braden Brann, Bradley Brann, Karson Enzweiler, Adam Straus, Back row L to R: Assistant coach Amber Brewer, Kyan Brewer, Bradford Peoples, Koby Brewer, Leroy Bryant, head coach Ronnie Hutchison. Not pictured Josiah Hurdle.

Wildcats Bowling Competes At State Tournament, Pushes State Champ Trinity To The Limit

By Rhonda Hutchison On February 6-7, the Pendleton Wildcat Bowling Teams traveled to Louisville  to compete in the state bowling competition.
The current PCHS Academic Team team surrounds its first-place district trophy. PCHS's academic team has always been known for its strong showings in competition.

The current PCHS Academic Team team surrounds its first-place district trophy. PCHS's academic team has always been known for its strong showings in competition.

Pendleton County shows up at district competition to win!

By Hannah Thomas Pendleton’s Academic Team came out of district competition as first place champions and will advance to regionals in February. Students competed in various academic categories such as test taking, quick recall, future problem solving, and composition, and swept in all categories.
The Pendleton County Ladycats honored their seven Seniors prior to their home victory over St. Patrick on January 21. From left to right: Savannah Shimkowiak, Morgan Hart, Saniah Thomas, Cara Stewart, Kennadi Mayer, Skylar Ashcraft, and Emmie Dunn. Photo by Stacey Myers

The Pendleton County Ladycats honored their seven Seniors prior to their home victory over St. Patrick on January 21. From left to right: Savannah Shimkowiak, Morgan Hart, Saniah Thomas, Cara Stewart, Kennadi Mayer, Skylar Ashcraft, and Emmie Dunn. Photo by Stacey Myers

Ladycats enjoy victory on Senior night

By Stacey Myers The Pendleton Ladycats dropped their first two games of the week but rebounded to pull out a victory on Senior Night. On January 18, they team traveled to Paris and fell 58-50. Senior Cara Stewart was the leading scorer with 19 points go with seven rebounds.
Ladycats senior Cara Stewart was honored before the start of the home game versus Lloyd on Jan. 6. She became the 10th girl in team history to reach 1,000 points for her career. She accomplished that feat in the Jan. 4 road game at Grant County. She’s pictured with team head coach Patrick Kelsch.

Ladycats senior Cara Stewart was honored before the start of the home game versus Lloyd on Jan. 6. She became the 10th girl in team history to reach 1,000 points for her career. She accomplished that feat in the Jan. 4 road game at Grant County. She’s pictured with team head coach Patrick Kelsch.

Stewart reaches 1,000 as Ladycat’s record improves to 10-4

By: Stacey Myers The Pendleton County Ladycats collected two more wins to improve to 10-4 as senior Cara Stewart made more team history by becoming the 10th female to reach 1,000 points for her career. The girls traveled to Grant County on Jan. 4 and defeated the Lady Braves 58-52.
Several Sharp Middle School students and their parents were present to be recognized for their great accomplishments at the FCCLA Leadership Conference they took part in.

Several Sharp Middle School students and their parents were present to be recognized for their great accomplishments at the FCCLA Leadership Conference they took part in.

Good news dominates last school board meeting of 2022

By Brenda Higgins As the Pendleton County School Board met for the last time in 2022, they ended with a bang. One category on the agenda is entitled “Great News,” and it certainly did not disappoint.