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MEASURING THE DEFENSE—Montgomery County senior Savannah Jarvis dribbles against a Clark County defender in a recent game at the MCHS Arena. In the last five games, Jarvis has averaged 17.8 points and 8 rebounds per game. This week the Lady Indians are playing district rivals Bourbon County and Paris. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Lady Indians top Hazard, face district foes this week

February 13, 2025

The Montgomery County Lady Indians raced out to a big early lead Saturday afternoon at the MCHS Arena and held on to beat the Hazard Lady Bulldogs,...

MILESTONE—Montgomery County High School junior Dawson Gentry recently scored the 1,000th point of his career when the Indians defeated Southwestern in a game played at Madison Central High School. Gentry scored 19 points that night to go over the 1,000 point mark. Above, Gentry received a ball commemorating the event from MCHS head coach Jason Mays at a recent MCHS contest at the Arena. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Indians get win on a wild night at Fleming

February 13, 2025

When Fleming County broke on top 26-10 in the opening minutes of the game last Wednesday night at Flemingsburg it looked like the Montgomery County...

THE BATTLE WAS ON—Clark County’s Malachi Ashford, left and Montgomery County’s Cayden Reed go shoulder to shoulder during Friday night’s basketball battle at The MCHS Arena. Reed had 27 points, Ashford 24 and Clark County won in triple overtime, 80-72. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Cards down Tribe in 3OT thriller

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County Indians and Clark County Cardinals battled on the hardwood for 44 minutes Friday night at the MCHS Arena.At the end, Clark...

MCHS tops Royals, falls to Campbell in basketball action

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County Lady Indians squared off against two of their main rivals in 10th Region action last week, losing at home to Campbell County and going on the road to...

REGION CHAMPS—The Montgomery County High School boys’ bowling team won the Region 8 title last week at Danville to qualify for the state finals Monday at the Kingpin Lanes in Jeffersontown. Kneeling in front is Trey Berry and back row, from left, are Coach Leonard Littleton, Braylon Lambert, Hayden Trimble, Alex Carty, Mason Hatfield, Ronin Ingram, Conner Purvis, Aiden James, Jake Sturgell, Ryan Henry and Coach Randall Peters.

MCHS boys’ bowling team wins regional title

February 7, 2025

The Montgomery County High School boys’ bowling team won the Region 8 Tournament last week at Danville to advance to next Monday’s Kentucky High...

LEADING THE WAY—Sophomore Tyce Jarvis, going up for a shot during the Richmond Car and Truck Classic at Madison Central, is leading the Indians in scoring and rebounding (17.5 ppg and 7.8 rpg) as the Tribe heads into the second half of the season. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Indians take third in tournament held at Madison Central Arena

January 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: The Montgomery County Indians played in the Richmond Car and Trust Center Classic at Madison Central High School Dec. 27, 28 and...

MEASURING THE DEFENSE—Montgomery County eighth-grader Raegan Mays heads upcourt during the Berea Lady Pirate Holiday Classic with her eyes on the defense. Mays hit six three-pointers in nine attempts as the Lady Indians won the third place game, improving to 10-4 on the season. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Lady Indians third in Berea Holiday Classic

January 17, 2025

Editor’s Note: Due to inclement weather, the Montgomery County High School girls’ basketball team had not played a game since Dec. 29 when The...

THE HOOK SHOT—Montgomery County junior forward Luke Fawns goes up above Lexington Catholic players Hank Woodall, left, and Mac Aaron to put in two of his two of his 14 points Saturday as the Tribe topped the Knights, 69-54, at Clark County. Fawns hit six of nine shots from the field in the game. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

The pieces come together, Tribe tops Catholic, 69-54

January 10, 2025

Still playing without their point-guard-in-waiting, Jayden Reed, the Montgomery County Indians appeared ready to begin the New Year with a new look...

UTTERLY OUTSTANDING—Brad Utterback, a junior in December 2005, gets words of encouragement from the late assistant coach, James Scott, prior to entering the game against Menifee County. Earlier in the day Utterback had been at his father’s funeral but insisted on playing for his Dad, Archie, that night, and he came off the bench to score 18 points and grab nine rebounds, leading the Indians to a come-from-behind 58-50 win. (Photo by Kevin Martin/Mt. Sterling Advocate-Boston Globe).

Recalling a night in 2005 when a young man found relief in taking...

December 6, 2024

An early morning phone call came in from Boston.A good friend, Kevin Martin, now the Deputy Director for Photography for the Boston Globe was...

HARD TO THE HOOP—Montgomery County High School junior guard Addison Terry drives against a Taylor County defender during Saturday’s Rise Up event at the MCHS Arena. Terry scored 10 points as Montgomery County fell to Taylor County, 54-42. The Lady Indians open their season Monday night at Lexington Bryan Station as part of a boy-girl doubleheader between the two schools. (Photo by Taylor McKnight)

MCHS teams set for basketball openers

November 27, 2024

Let the season begin.The 2024-2025 high school basketball season will get under way Monday night for the Montgomery County Indians and Lady Indians...

REGION RUNNERS-UP—The Montgomery County High School varsity cheerleading squad finished second in regional competition held at Great Crossing High School. Front row, from left, are seniors Kelcie Donathon, Macy Shaw and Kat Parks; middle row: Morgan Toy, Aubri Gross, Meghan Lawson, Coburn Patrick, Baylee Durham, Kaylee Tyra and Kayley Jackson; back row: Lilly Holt, Caitlyn Jackson, Cloie Smith, Callie Bryant, Callie Lykins, Kara Lykins, Ava Rose and Kileigh Pace. The squad is coached by head coach Chris Shaw and assistant coaches Amy Shaw, Ashlie Thompson and Mackenzie Fryman.

MCHS cheerleaders second in regional

November 22, 2024

Success in competition for the Montgomery County High School cheerleading squad is nothing new.And the beat goes right on.The 2024-2025 edition...

END OF A CAREER—Former Montgomery County High School soccer standout Abby Manning completed her career as a member of the Transylvania University Lady Pioneer soccer team last week and was honored as a part of Senior Day. Shown, from left. are her brother, Ben, Abby and parents Patrick and Heather Manning.

Manning wraps up career at Transy

November 19, 2024

Former Montgomery County High School soccer standout Abby Manning has wrapped up her collegiate career. Manning was honored last week as the Lady...

Friday night, what it was, was football

November 15, 2024

What it was, as Andy Griffith said, was football.Although the Montgomery County Indians were ousted from the playoffs, ending their season Friday...

MAKE A DIFFERENCE—Montgomery County senior placekicker Cooper Slagle finishes delivering a kick earlier this season at Paris. Slagle has hit 25 extra point kicks in a row this season and his final one Friday night with :21 left to play gave the Tribe a 20-19 win over Anderson County.

Tribe tops Anderson Co. in a thriller!

November 7, 2024

For more than three quarters Friday night it looked like the Montgomery County Indians would have their two-game win streak brought to a halt. And...

Post-season high school football brings back many great memories

November 7, 2024

When the Montgomery County Indians host North Laurel in a home playoff game Friday night at Cunningham Field local fans will get to experience...

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