Unwired Appalachia is your go-to source for all things sports in Eastern Kentucky and beyond. From Friday night lights and high school rivalries to the latest in college athletics and pro league action, we bring the energy, the stories, and the passion of sports in the mountains. Whether it’s local legends in the making or national headlines that matter to our region, Unwired Appalachia keeps you plugged in—without all the noise. Real talk, real fans, real Appalachian sports.
Kylie Kinner Breaks Kentucky Volleyball Kills Record | Paintsville Volleyball & Morehead State
This week on Unwired Appalachia, Randy is joined by members of the Paintsville volleyball program for a special conversation about a historic achievement, a record that has come full circle and the bright future ahead for one of Eastern Kentucky's standout student-athletes.
Joining Randy are Paintsville Volleyball Head Coach Dawn Kinner, Assistant Coach Megan Taylor and senior standout Kylie Kinner, who recently made Kentucky high school volleyball history by breaking the state's all-time career kills record.
What makes the accomplishment even more special is the connection between Kylie and her assistant coach. The record was previously held by Megan Taylor, a former Paintsville standout who now serves as an assistant coach for the Lady Tigers. Randy talks with Kylie and Megan about the significance of the milestone, what it means to the Paintsville program and the unique experience of seeing a record passed from a former Lady Tiger to a current standout she now helps coach.
The conversation also turns to Kylie's future as she prepares to continue her athletic career at Morehead State University, where she has committed to play both basketball and beach volleyball. Randy and Kylie discuss the opportunity to compete in two sports at the collegiate level and what lies ahead after her high school career.
They also touch on Kylie's remarkable athletic accomplishments and her potential to be a leading candidate for the 15th Region's nominations for Kentucky Miss Basketball and Miss Volleyball, two of the state's most prestigious individual high school sports honors.
From record-breaking performances on the volleyball court to a promising future at Morehead State, it's a conversation about hard work, family, coaching and the incredible athletic talent coming out of the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
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21 Oct 2026
Weekly Walkthrough Week 10 | Hazard vs. Pikeville, Belfry vs. Shelby Valley & Playoff Seeding
The regular season is winding down, and the stakes are getting higher across the mountains as Randy returns with Week 10 of the Unwired Appalachia Weekly Walkthrough.
With district championships, playoff seeding and home-field advantage on the line, this week's slate of high school football games features several important matchups across Eastern Kentucky.
In Class A, Hazard travels to Pikeville for a huge district showdown with the No. 1 seed on the line. The Bulldogs and Panthers meet in a game that could have major implications for the postseason as both programs look to secure the top spot in their district.
Over in Class 2A, Floyd Central travels to Knott County Central for another important district matchup, with a potential No. 2 seed hanging in the balance.
Meanwhile, Belfry heads to Shelby Valley for a major Class 2A district battle with the No. 1 seed at stake. The Pirates and Wildcats square off in a matchup that could help determine the district's postseason picture.
With the playoffs just around the corner, every game matters more than ever. Randy breaks down the matchups, district races and storylines you need to know before another big Friday night of high school football across the mountains.
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14 Oct 2026
Weekly Walkthrough Week 9 | Pikeville vs. Paintsville & East Ridge Chases History
Things are heating up as the Unwired Appalachia Weekly Walkthrough returns for Week 9 of the Kentucky high school football season.
Randy breaks down another important slate of games across the mountains, with district races and playoff positioning taking center stage as the regular season begins to wind down.
One of the biggest matchups has Pikeville traveling to Paintsville for a huge district showdown. With postseason positioning on the line, Randy takes a look at what to watch when the Panthers and Tigers meet under the Friday night lights.
There could also be history made at East Ridge. The Warriors take on Shelby Valley with an opportunity to set a new school record for wins in a season and put themselves in position to host the first home playoff game in program history.
A win would put East Ridge in position for the No. 2 seed in Class 2A, District 8, barring Shelby Valley defeating Belfry next week.
With district championships, playoff seeding and school history all in the conversation, Week 9 has plenty on the line. Randy breaks down the matchups and gets you ready for another big week of high school football across the mountains.
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Unwired Appalachia Pigskin Preview: Mingo Central Miners
Published 15 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] We still got Scott. It was always a force force, you know, which is, it's a great game. I love playing it because it always fall on. They had to play. We had to go and be their homecoming. So it's always billboard for me and, you know, I think, you know, this is our, this for our seniors, it's the third time going and we've always been each year their homecoming game. So extra, a little extra motivation. And then we picked up a 3a4, which is Lincoln County, just right outside of Chapmanville there. We got Chapmanville also on the schedule, they're another 3a school. Let's see, we got Doddridge County, Doddridge County's, I mean, they're a heck of a school. […]
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