Shane Shackleford

Jan 23, 2025 | middlesboronews.com | John Henson |Shane Shackleford

Published 10:57 pm Thursday, January 23, 2025 By Shane ShacklefordSports WriterWhenever a teams opens in tournament play, especially at the state level, there is a level of uncertainty that can be expressed. Sawyer Thompson was having none of that. The Pineville senior guard logged the fourth triple double in All A history in leading the Lions to a convincing 74-41 victory over 10th Region winner Bishop Brossart.

Jan 9, 2025 | harlanenterprise.net | John Henson |Shane Shackleford

Published 11:50 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 By Shane ShacklefordSports WriterPINEVILLE — Coming off a three-game run to the 13th Region All-A Championship and playing their fourth game in six days, the Pineville Mountain Lions knew they would be in a dogfight with long-standing rival the Harlan Green Dragons. The game was just that. The Lions had just enough gas to finish, winning a very entertaining game 71-68 over the young Dragons Thursday night at The Lions Den.

Nov 9, 2024 | middlesboronews.com | John Henson |Shane Shackleford

Published 1:29 pm Saturday, November 9, 2024 By Shane ShacklefordSports WriterThe Pineville Mountain Lions have been true road warriors for most of their year. Between multiple road games as part of their standard home-and-home schedule and waiting for renovations at Bill Adams Stadium to be completed, it was fitting that the Lions closed their 2024 campaign with another road trip. Unfortunately for the Lions, that last trip saw the team travel to perennial state power Pikeville.

Nov 3, 2024 | middlesboronews.com | John Henson |Shane Shackleford

Published 1:48 pm Sunday, November 3, 2024 By Shane ShacklefordSports WriterThe Leslie County Eagles overcame a quick early deficit to defeat the Pineville Mountain Lions 35-6 Friday night in the Gem City. The Eagles played without star quarterback Landry Collett, who was serving a suspension for an altercation the week prior against Somerset. The Eagles responded to the loss with a stellar effort by reserve sophomore quarterback Brayden Holland.

Oct 27, 2024 | middlesboronews.com | John Henson |Shane Shackleford

Published 8:02 pm Sunday, October 27, 2024 By Shane ShacklefordSports WriterIn a season where the Pineville Mountain Lions have not had anything close to normalcy, week 10 on the schedule was just another challenge. The Lions have endured opening the schedule with two 3A contenders, home games at Union College to start the season, injuries and a tougher-than-expected district schedule.