Kevin Moses Corner: Walker Russell
Written By: Kevin Moses Walker Russell @walkerrussell0 instagram: walker_russell00 6’2″ 155 lbs. Class Of 2026 Magoffin County High School Walker Russell is a high energy gem that gives 110% on both ends of the floor with a high basketball IQ and is a solid all-around shooter with nice range. This stud can really shot that rock. […]
Magoffin County Wins First Ever Sweet 16 Tournament Game
It took a lifetime to get there, but the Magoffin County Hornets (22-13) picked up a hard fought win over the Perry County Central Commodores (21-13) by a score of 54-47 on Wednesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington. For the Hornets, it was their program’s first win on the Bluegrass’ biggest stage. After the two […]
Lady Hornets Pick Up Two Wins
The Phelps Lady Hornets moved to 16-12 with a pair of recent wins. First, Phelps defeated Jenkins on the road, 48-41. They then turned around and beat Magoffin County at home, 63-42. The Lady Hornets were led in scoring both games by sophomore guard Caleigh McCoy. Against Jenkins, McCoy had 17 points. Kylea Weddington had […]
Weddington Leads Hornets Past Hillbillies
Freshman Tyler Weddington had a double-double as the Phelps Horners (10-7) picked up a 72-60 win over the visiting Man Hillbillies (4-8) on Wednesday at McCoy Athletic Complex in Phelps. Both teams came out with a break neck pace as the Hillbillies held a 17-15 advantage after the first period. The Hornets took control in […]
Rigdon’s Clutch Basket Gives Hawks Win Over Barnett And The Hornets
It was a battle that many thought would determine the 15th Region Player of the Year. After Friday night, nothing has been decided. Magoffin County’s Aden Barnett scored 47 points, but Pike County Central’s Jaylan Rigdon scored 34 points and hit the winning basket in the final seconds as the Hawks picked up a 76-75 […]
Lady Hornets Pick Up Win At Mount View
The Phelps Lady Hornets moved to 12-4 on the season with a 69-41 win at Mount View on Wednesday. Caleigh McCoy led the way for Phelps with 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Kylea Weddington followed with 17 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Sophomore Aerionna Pigman had a great game with 12 points, […]
Lady Hornets Swarm Cordia
The Phelps Lady Hornets picked up a 62-34 win at Cordia on Thursday to move to 11-2 on the season. Phelps was led by 8th grader Kaylyn Slone with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Kylea Weddington had 14 points and 10 rebounds. Caleigh McCoy was hampered by foul issues but still scored 10 points in […]
Lady Hornets Sting Hurley, VA
The Phelps Lady Hornets moved to 10-2 on the season as they downed visiting Hurley, VA on Tuesday, 52-38. Sophomore Caleigh McCoy led the way with 28 points and 6 rebounds. 8th grader Kaylyn Slone had 8 points and pulled down 8 rebounds. Kylea Weddington scored 6 points and snagged 10 rebounds. Bailey Norman fired […]
Lady Hornets Go 2-1 In Big H BBQ Christmas Bash
The Phelps Lady Hornets finished with a 2-1 record over the weekend in the Big H BBQ Christmas Bash over the weekend in Cherokee, TN. “I want to thank the AD of Cherokee high School and their staff for putting on a great tournament this year,” said coach Justin McCoy. “My girls really enjoyed it, […]
Phelps Girls Slip Past Magoffin County
The Phelps Lady Hornets moved their record to 7-1 on the season as they picked up a hard fought 48-43 win at Magoffin County on Thursday. Caleigh McCoy led the way with 20 points. Kylea Weddington followed with 13 points. Kaylyn Slone fired in 7 points. Faith Potter and Aerionna Pigman finished with 4 points […]
