Unwired Appalachia

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.

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  Episode #57

  Pike County Bowl 2026 Preview | Brett Keene Breaks Down the 41st Annual Bowl

  Aug 27, 202622 min

  We’re wrapping up the football previews on Unwired Appalachia with a special look at one of Eastern Kentucky’s biggest high school football traditions — the 41st Annual Community Trust Bank WYMT Pike County Bowl. Randy is joined by Community Trust Bank Pikeville Market President Brett Keene to talk about everything that goes into making the Pike County Bowl happen each year. Keene takes Randy behind the scenes of the event, including the committee responsible for selecting the matchups, organizing the weekend and bringing schools and communities together for two nights of football. The two also break down all four games on this year’s schedule. Friday night at Belfry features Pike Central vs. Martin County at 6:05 p.m., followed by Louisville Central vs. Belfry at 8 p.m. Saturday, the action moves to Pikeville with Phelps vs. Shelby Valley at 6:05 p.m. before Prestonsburg vs. Pikeville closes out the weekend at 8:35 p.m. That finale brings some extra history with it as Pikeville and Prestonsburg renew their rivalry after a 10-year break, providing a fitting finish to the 41st Annual Pike County Bowl. From how the Bowl comes together behind the scenes to all four matchups taking center stage this weekend, join Randy and Brett for a complete preview of the 41st Annual Pike County Bowl. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RoXpQ8G3Spo

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  Episode #56

  Weekly Walkthrough Week 2 | Pike County Bowl, Mingo Central & UPIKE Football

  Aug 27, 20268 min

  Randy is back with Week 2 of the Unwired Appalachia Weekly Walkthrough, and this time there’s even more football to cover as West Virginia and college football join the action. Things get started Thursday night across the state line as Mingo Central takes on cross-town rival Tug Valley, bringing one of the area’s local rivalries to center stage. College football also gets underway as UPIKE opens its 2026 season on the road in Arkansas, giving Bears fans their first look at this year’s squad. Then it’s all about high school football Friday and Saturday as the 41st Annual Pike County Bowl takes over Pike County. Randy runs through the weekend’s Bowl matchups, including Pike Central vs. Martin County, Louisville Central vs. Belfry, Phelps vs. Shelby Valley, and a renewed rivalry between Prestonsburg and Pikeville to close out the weekend. From rivalry games in West Virginia and UPIKE hitting the road to one of Eastern Kentucky’s biggest high school football weekends, Randy has you covered with the games and storylines to watch in Week 2. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AI_CpLB5Jo4

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  Episode #55

  UPIKE Football 2026 Preview | Coach Corey Fipps & Grant Scott

  Aug 26, 202645 min

  We’re changing gears from high school to college football on Unwired Appalachia as Randy sits down with UPIKE head football coach Corey Fipps and senior tight end Grant Scott to preview the upcoming season for the Bears. Coach Fipps and Scott break down how the Bears have prepared throughout the offseason, what they’ve seen from the team leading up to kickoff, and the expectations surrounding UPIKE football in 2026. The conversation also gives both a coach’s and player’s perspective on the work that goes into preparing for a college football season and what they hope to accomplish on the field this fall. But this episode goes beyond football. Randy also talks with Fipps and Scott about the Bears’ involvement in the community and the importance of UPIKE football players using their platform to give back to the people and communities that support them. From what to expect on the field to the impact the Bears are making away from it, get ready for the 2026 UPIKE football season with Coach Fipps and Grant Scott. Click here to watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qSWA0jtZ8Ao

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  Episode #54

  Mingo Central Football 2026 Preview | Coach David Jones Talks Miners

  Aug 24, 202630 min

  The final high school football preview of the season is here on Unwired Appalachia, and Randy heads across the state line to West Virginia to close things out with Mingo Central head football coach David Jones. Heading into his fourth season at the helm of the Miners, Coach Jones sits down with Randy to break down where the Mingo Central program stands entering 2026. The two discuss how the offseason has gone, the work the Miners have put in throughout the summer, and how the team is coming together as kickoff approaches. Coach Jones also gives his thoughts on this year's roster, the players expected to step into bigger roles, and what he wants to see from the Miners as they navigate the upcoming season. With three years leading the program behind him, Jones also reflects on the growth of Mingo Central football and what the Miners hope to accomplish in year four. Join us as we wrap up the Unwired Appalachia high school football previews with a trip to Miner Mountain and a look ahead at Mingo Central's 2026 season. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KEPVPIGlp4Y

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  Episode #53

  Hazard Football 2026 Preview | New Head Coach Jordan Amis Talks Bulldogs

  Aug 21, 202631 min

  We’re jumping back into football this Friday on Unwired Appalachia as Randy sits down with first-year Hazard head football coach Jordan Amis to take a closer look at the Bulldogs heading into the 2026 season. Coach Amis talks about how the offseason has gone as he prepares for his first year leading the Hazard program, what he’s seen from his players throughout the summer, and how the Bulldogs have responded as they get ready for a new season. Randy and Coach Amis also discuss what he hopes to establish within the program during year one, the expectations surrounding Hazard football, and what Bulldog fans can expect to see when the team takes the field this fall. With a new head coach and a new season getting underway, get an inside look at the next chapter of Hazard football and hear directly from Coach Amis about his goals for the Bulldogs in 2026. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/af-sM8830u0

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