by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer Estill took down Somerset and Bell County in consecutive games to open the season. The Engineers defeated the Briar Jumpers on Nov. 29, by a score of 52-47 before taking down the Bobcats, 67-30, on Dec. 3. The season opener against Somerset showed what this Engineer team is capable […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer Returning for his seventh season with the Engineers, Coach Jon Bentley is looking to capture his third district title during his Estill tenure. With the season kicking off, let’s take a look at what we can expect from the 2016/17 edition of the Engineers. FAMILIAR CAST OF CHARACTERS One […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer Estill County defeated Jackson County on Friday night by a score of 48-6. The victory over the Generals advances the Engineers to the second round of the Class 3A Russell Athletic/KHSAA Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl. From the opening kickoff, things did not look good for the visiting Generals. An attempted […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer The Engineer football team defeated the Berea Pirates by a score of 66-13 to close out their regular season. That victory gives Estill a record of 8-2 for their district title-winning season. Estill jumped on the Pirates early and eliminated any hope of a competitive game for the home […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer After reaching the 14th Region Championship game with a thrilling overtime victory over Letcher County Central, the Lady Engineer soccer team fell in overtime to Perry County Central in the title game. Following their fifth straight 54th District Championship, the Lady Engineers entered the regional tournament as one of […]

The Estill County girls’ soccer team defeated Breathitt County by a score of 3-0 in Wolfe County on Thursday night to capture the 54th District Championship. The victory secured Estill’s position as a top-seed heading into the 14th Region Tournament where the Lady Engineers are looking to repeat as champions. As is often the case […]

On Saturday, September 24, Estill County Middle School golf team placed first in regional play in the Middle School PGA Junior Tour at Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond. They will advance to state competition on Saturday, October 1, in Louisville at Quail Chase Golf Course.  ECMS bested Lexington Christian Academy’s second place finish by six […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer The Estill County football team traveled to Stanton on Friday night looking for revenge from last year’s 38-16 defeat to the Pirates. Powell County also provided the Engineers with some inspiration, scheduling Estill as their Homecoming game opponent. Coach Jones’ team showed up with emotions running high in their […]

by Andrew Hatton CVT Sports Writer The Estill County football team took on Gallatin County on Friday night in their Homecoming game at Hoover Niece Field. The Engineers jumped on the Wildcats early and ultimately showed their dominance in a 53-23 victory. In their first game following the loss of senior Blake Francisco to injury, […]

Photo and info submitted by Rebecca Click Congratulations to Estill County Middle School golfers. On Sunday, September 11, Estill had two teams in a middle school tournament at Old Bridge in Danville. One of those teams came in second with a score of 320, finishing runner-up to a very impressive Taylor County team shooting an […]