Kentucky High School Baseball - Shelby Valley nips Knott County Central
April 29, 2023: Pikeville, KY 41501 Shelby Valley Wildcats (Pikeville, KY) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Knott County Central Patriots (Hindman, KY), 5-4 in a non-league test.
With the win, Shelby Valley upgrades its record to 10-11 on the season. The Wildcats travel to East Ridge (Lick Creek, KY) to battle the Warriors in a District 59 test on Monday, May 1. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 6-14. East Ridge won 11-4 in their recent non-league test against Magoffin County (Salyersville, KY)
With the defeat, Knott County Central falls to 11-12 on the season. The Patriots host Leslie County (Hyden, KY) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Thursday, May 4. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 2-15.