LONDON — With the rich history of success in Laurel County athletics, one may not think that four of the best athletes in London are displaying their talents inside a boxing ring.

LONDON — It was a tough start to the season for the North Laurel Lady Jaguars in 2020, but another strong finish led them to a fourth consecutive district title and a run to the semifinals in the 13th Region Volleyball Tournament.

LONDON — In what was a fantastic season for South Laurel, it was not one that ended the way the Lady Cardinals wanted, when they lost in the first round of the 50th District Tournament, missing out on the opportunity to play for the district and region titles.

WILLIAMSBURG — In a year filled with ups and downs, the Whitley County Lady Colonels were able to put together one of the best seasons in the 13th Region, finishing as runners-up in the district and regional tournaments.

LONDON — After having three weeks off, Chris Larkey’s North Laurel Jaguars are ready to hit the field Friday with hopes of knocking off top-seeded Pulaski County in first-round action of the Class 5A playoffs.

There were no games played last week, so obviously there were no changes in this week’s edition of the Fear ‘Les’ Rankings, so basically, you’ll be getting the same summary I gave last week.

CORBIN — A familiar opponent will be traveling to play Corbin on Friday during first-round action of the Class 4A playoffs.

WILLIAMSBURG — Jep Irwin’s Whitley County Colonels enter Friday’s Class 5A First Round playoff matchup with hopes of reversing their fortunes from the first time they met Southwestern back on Oct. 9.

WILLIAMSBURG — Could the third time be the charm?

LEXINGTON - In Wednesday's Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control meeting, they voted to move the high school basketball season start date back to Monday, Jan. 4. The high school basketball season was originally scheduled to start on Monday, Nov. 23. But due to the COVID-…

WILLIAMSBURG — A shortened season and a long list of restrictions made for a tough year for the Whitley County Lady Colonels girls soccer team, but it could not take away the success they have had over the past couple of years.

CORBIN — No team has dominated the 13th Region like the Corbin Lady Redhounds have for the past four years.

With high school volleyball officially over, it’s time to look ahead to see who the top teams will be for the 2021 season.

Soccer season is now over, so it’s time to dish out my ‘Very Early’ 13th Region Boys and Girls Soccer Top Five Rankings.

CAMPBELLSVILLE — One win away.

The Whitley County Colonels started the 2020 soccer season off on the right foot, but that early-season success did not continue for the Colonels as their offense stalled midway through the season.

With most games canceled this past week due to COVID-19 guidelines, there isn’t much change in this week’s edition of the Fear ‘Les’ Rankings, so for most teams, you’ll be getting the same summary I gave them for last week’s edition.

CORBIN — A pandemic might have kept Armando Cima’s Corbin Redhounds off the pitch a bit longer than desired but once soccer play began, what transpired next was nothing but pure enjoyment for him and his players.

LEXINGTON, Ky, (KT) — Matthew Mitchell has stepped down as women’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky.

CORBIN — After going 1-3-1 to begin the season, Hannah Goins’ Corbin Lady Redhounds turned things around, making a push for both the 49th District and 13th Region titles.

CORBIN — The Lynn Camp Lady Wildcats’ volleyball team put together their best season in the program’s history in 2020, including a district championship and a trip to the 13th Region Tournament.

LONDON — It was a roller coaster of a year for the South Laurel Cardinal soccer team, but in the end, coach Joey Marcum was pleased with the way his team played throughout the 2020 season.

LONDON — South Laurel Coach Jeremy Howard didn’t know what to expect during his first year as Lady Cardinal soccer coach.

LONDON — Just like most teams, the COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into North Laurel coach David Broyles’ plan to bring his young Jaguars along slowly this fall.

LONDON — What a season it was.

WILLIAMSBURG -- When it comes to cancelations, go no further than Jerry Herron and his Williamsburg Yellow Jackets.

WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County Coach Jep Irwin said his team will take advantage of having this week off due to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association pushing the beginning of the postseason back a week.

CORBIN — It’s been almost a month since Allen Harris’ Lynn Camp Wildcats have played a game, and it looks like it will be a week longer after the Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced Saturday the first round of the playoffs will be pushed back to next week.

LONDON — With the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s decision you delay first-round action of the playoffs for a week, Chris Larkey’s North Laurel Jaguars will continue to prepare for Pulaski County.

CORBIN — Corbin Coach Tom Greer and his Corbin Redhounds will continue to focus on Class 4A first-round opponent Lincoln County despite seeing the first round of the playoffs get pushed back a week after the Kentucky High School Athletic Association announced the decision on Saturday.

SOMERSET — Many expected Corbin to have its hands full against Clay County during Saturday’s Eighth Grade Division 2, Region 4 championship.

HYDEN — The talents of Williamsburg quarterback Sydney Bowen and wide receiver Gavon Thomas were on full display Friday night during the Yellow Jackets’ 45-7 rout of Leslie County.

LEXINGTON — The KHSAA notified member schools that the start of the football playoffs will be delayed one week in an effort to provide schools and school systems time to review their situations and work with their health departments to determine the best course of action. The first round of …

WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Lady Yellow Jackets wrapped up their fourth volleyball season in school history, and they were able to show the type of improvement that raised a few eyebrows in 2020.

When Josh Riley was a young athlete in Laurel County, he always dreamed of playing professionally, he just didn’t know it was going to be as a professional softball player.

PARIS — The North Laurel girls cross country team turned in a 20th place finish while the boys cross country team placed 36th during this past weekend’s 2020 KHSAA Class 3A Boys’ and Girls’ State Cross Country Meet.

CORBIN — Injuries have plagued Allen Harris’ Lynn Camp Wildcats throughout the season but they’ve been able to heal up after being off the past two weeks due to COVID-19 guidelines.

*This game was cancelled due to COVID-19.

WILLIAMSBURG — Jerry Herron’s Williamsburg Yellow Jackets will look to finish regular season play with a win when they travel to play Leslie County on Friday.

LONDON — For the first time this season, Chris Larkey’s North Laurel Jaguars had a game canceled due to COVID-19.

We have made it to the final week of regular-season play when many didn’t think it could happen.