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Post by Local Sports on May 11, 2011 19:32:10 GMT -5
Banged up Jackets fall to Clay, 13-1 by JAY COMPTON, Sports Editor: Middlesboro Daily News
HARROGATE, Tenn. — It’s never easy playing at less than full strength and that’s especially true when going up against the defending 13th Region champions. The Middlesboro Yellow Jackets had three starters out with injuries Tuesday and Clay County rolled to a 13-1 win in a game played at LMU’s Lamar Hennon Field. Tiger senior John Wilson was overpowering on the mound. He was perfect over the first three innings and finished with allowing one run on one hit over five while striking out eleven and walking three. Tanner Hensley had a big day at the plate for Clay County he singled, doubled, homered and walked to drive in four runs and score three. Tyler Young singled, doubled and walked as he scored three runs and drove in one. Josh England added two singles, two runs and two RBI. Clay improves to 21-4 on the season and they’ll host Williamsburg on Thursday. Middlesboro (12-13) will play Bowling Green Friday at 8 p.m. in the Fayette County/IHigh Baseball Frenzy in Lexington. Read more: www.middlesborodailynews.com/view/full_story/13204927/article-Banged-up-Jackets-fall-to-Clay--13-1
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Post by Local Sports on May 14, 2011 18:29:48 GMT -5
KHSAA suspends 14th region referee, umpire after arrests on drug charges
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association has suspended a longtime referee and an umpire after they were charged in Letcher County with trafficking in the painkiller oxycodone, KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett said. One of the men, Tommy Hutton, 60, refereed seven KHSAA Sweet 16 boys' state tournaments in Rupp Arena, the last in 2010, according to Tackett. Hutton also umpired high school softball and baseball games. The other umpire charged, Joseph Jay "J.J." Wright, 39, was also head football coach at Fleming-Neon High School in Letcher County before it closed, according to the Mountain Eagle newspaper in Whitesburg, which first reported the April 29 arrests. Read the entire article and see the photo at: www.kentucky.com/2011/05/14/1740272/khsaa-suspends-referee-umpire.html#ixzz1MMnuqogl
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Post by Local Sports on May 14, 2011 18:47:50 GMT -5
Sara Hammond from Rockcastle County named to Parade All-America Girls Basketball Team
New York, May 12 — PARADE announces its 35th annual All-America High School Girls Basketball Team in this Sunday’s issue. Sara Hammond, a 6’2” forward from Rockcastle County High in Mt. Vernon, has been named to the team. Hammond is committed to Louisville.
The entire team, which was compiled by PARADE in association with Sporting News, includes a 40-player roster of standout athletes from 30 states. Members of the PARADE All-America High School Girls Basketball Team have traditionally gone on to star in college and professional basketball. The 2011 NCAA Women’s Sweet Sixteen boasted a total of 35 former PARADE All-Americans, and 61 played in the 2010 WNBA. To see the entire PARADE All-America High School Girls Basketball team, visit:
Parade.com
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Post by Local Sports on May 16, 2011 20:12:09 GMT -5
49th District tournaments set Denis House, Sports Editor: Sentinel-Echo
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Pairings for the 49th District baseball and softball tournaments have been set. The 49th District tournament will be held at Jackson County. North Laurel will take on Jackson County at 5 p.m. on May 23, with the winner taking on Clay County at 6:30 p.m. In baseball, Jackson County faces North Laurel at 5 p.m. on May 24, with the winner taking on Clay County at 7 p.m. Read the entire article at: www.sentinel-echo.com/localsports/x1024709939/District-tournaments-set
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Post by Local Sports on May 17, 2011 18:18:48 GMT -5
Jackson County basketball coach is suspended pending an investigation
In a statement from the Jackson County School Board Attorney, Mitchell Madden, who coached the Jackson County High School Girls Basketball Team, was suspended on allegations of inappropriate contact with a student. Read the entire article at: www.wkyt.com/wymtnews/headlines/Coach_is_suspended_122061599.html
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Post by Local Sports on May 27, 2011 19:33:14 GMT -5
The Sentinel-EchoClay County outlasts Jaguars for title By Mitch Howard, Sports Writer
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — TYNER—The last time they met it was a short game. Wednesday it took nine innings for Clay County to escape North Laurel 12-11 for the 49th District Title. The earlier meeting in Clay County was a 17-5 thrashing in five innings. It looked like another long night for the Jaguars before a nine-run fourth inning put them in the driver’s seat. But you know there will be more drama in what has become an intense rivalry. Clay County made it 10-8 in the bottom of the fourth when John Wilson’s three-run homer dented the metal building beyond the left field fence. North Laurel got a little insurance in the sixth inning when John Evans walked and scored. Clay County got that run back in the bottom of the sixth. Although the Tigers didn’t use their power in the seventh, they found a way to force extra innings. A walk and an error set the table for Corey Corum’s two-run single to tie the game 11-11. A walk to Josh England to open the ninth inning would prove costly. After an error advanced the runner, Tanner Hensley ripped a shot up the middle to end the game. Both teams advance to the 13th Region Tournament, which will be played next week in Clay County. The drawing for tournament pairings will be held Sunday. Read the entire stoy at: www.sentinel-echo.com/localsports/x1886877602/Clay-County-outlasts-Jaguars-for-title
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 4, 2011 17:59:38 GMT -5
St. X wins 7th region, will face Clay County in state baseball tournament
With the potential tying and winning runs on base, Matt Spalding got a strikeout and a groundout to preserve the St. X Tigers' 4-3 victory over Eastern in Thursday's championship game of the Seventh Region Tournament at the University of Louisville's Jim Patterson Stadium. Spalding, who has signed with Western Kentucky University, got the victory in Monday's 4-2 quarterfinal win over Trinity to improve his record to 6-4. But Thursday's save — his first of the year — wrapped up the Tigers' first regional title since 2006. St. X (26-10), ranked No. 2 in the state, will face the 13th Region champion Clay County Tigers at 6 p.m. June 13 in the first round of the state tournament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington. www.courier-journal.com/article/20110602/SPORTS05/306020089/St-X-survives-late-scare
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 7, 2011 13:48:27 GMT -5
Roark to be new Tiger coach, Hooker to play at Pikeville
Three major sports stories from the Twitter account of Derek Forrest of WYMT-TV Sports twitter.com/derekwymt
Former Middlesboro football head coach Kenny Roark has been named the new head coach for the Clay County Tigers.
Clay County's JV Hooker has signed to play football with the University of Pikeville.
Derek was in town this morning to interview the Clay County Tiger baseball team as they prepare for the upcoming State Tournament.
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 9, 2011 17:35:48 GMT -5
TheTimesTribune.com Abner leaves Lady Jaguars in good shape By Tim Branstetter, Staff Writer
Bill Abner
Clay County native Bill Abner has decided to walk away from the North Laurel volleyball team in order to spend some time with his son Ryan. Abner was the Lady Jaguars’ head coach for three seasons and leaves with a record of 55-42. Read the entire article at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x300518310/Abner-leaves-Lady-Jaguars-in-good-shape
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 10, 2011 17:12:07 GMT -5
Sentinel-Echo.com Baseball, Softball All-Star tournaments start June 25 By Denis House, Sports Editor
Little League All-Star time is almost upon us, with tournaments getting underway the last week of June. The 11 & 12 Year Old Boys will begin on June 25 at North Laurel Little League with North Laurel taking on South London at 6 p.m., followed by the Corbin-Clay County game at 8 p.m. The winners will meet n June 26 at 2 p.m., followed by the first loser’s bracket game at 4 p.m. The 9 &10 Year Old Boys Area 2 tournament will be held at Clay County starting June 25 when Clay meets South London 2 at 4 p.m., followed by North Laurel-Corbin White at 6 p.m. On June 26, Corbin Red plays the Clay-South London 2 winner at 2 p.m., with South 1 meeting the winner of Corbin White-North Laurel at 4 p.m. The tournament is scheduled to wrap-up June 29. The 11 & 12 Year Old Girls will be held at Williamsburg starting on June 25 with Clay County facing Pulaski at 2 p.m., followed by North Laurel-Tri-City at 4 and Hazard-South London at 6. Leslie plays Knox on June 26 at 3 p.m., with the Clay-Pulaski winner facing Williamsburg at 6 p.m. On June 27, McCreary meets the North Laurel-Tri-City winner at 6 p.m., with Harlan taking on the South London-Hazard winner at 8 p.m. The tournament will run through July 6. The 9 & 10 Year Old Girls will be held at Tri-City starting on June 27 with Hazard meeting Leslie at 8 p.m. On June 28, McCreary faces Pulaski at 6 p.m., followed by South London-Tri-City at 8 p.m. Those winners will face July 2 at 3 p.m. On June 29, Clay County meets the Hazard-Leslie winner at 8 p.m., while North Laurel meets Williamsburg at 6 p.m. Those winners battle July 2 at 5 p.m. The tournament continues through July 7. Read the entire article at: www.sentinel-echo.com/localsports/x1847719069/All-Star-tournaments-start-June-25
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 21, 2011 13:53:44 GMT -5
TheTimesTribune.com North Laurel now looking for two basketball coaches By Les Dixon, Sports Editor
One of Clay County main rivals in the 49th District is now looking for two basketball coaches. North Laurel athletic director Jimmy Durham said he was informed Friday by Jim Conway that he was stepping down as the Jaguar basketball coach after six seasons. Conway’s Jaguars posted a 5-6 record in the 49th District Tournament during his six years and never won a district title. He also guided North Laurel to four trips to the 13th Region Tournament, while compiling a 4-4 record. Durham will be a busy man for the remainder of the summer, as nine coaching positions remain to be filled at North Laurel High School, which also includes the girls head coach position. Read the entire article at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x947033174/Conway-steps-down
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 25, 2011 21:16:56 GMT -5
thetimestribune.com Lewis teammate to walk-on at UK By Tim Branstetter, Staff Writer
Back on October 24, 2008 Clay County quarterback Zach Lewis and Whitley County's Cody Jones faced off at Whitley County in a district championship match-up. Jones scored three touchdowns in the Colonels win over the Tigers. Both Lewis and Jones ended up as teammates at Morehead State. Now after sitting out a season with a red shirt, Jones has decided to play for the University of Kentucky as a walk-on. Jones holds the Whitley County all-time records for the most points scored and touchdown. Read the entire article at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x927315844/Jones-is-a-Wildcat
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Post by Local Sports on Jun 25, 2011 21:27:55 GMT -5
Zach Lewis named to All American team Morehead State press release Zach Lewis
MOREHEAD, Ky.—Two Morehead State football players were named to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services Preseason FCS All-American Teams. Senior defensive end Jerome Raymond was named to the second team defense and junior quarterback Zach Lewis was named honorable mention offense. Lewis started all 11 games at quarterback for the Eagles, completing 260 of 423 attempts for a 61.5 percent completion percentage. He had an efficiency rating of 124.6, passing for 2898 yards and 15 touchdowns. Lewis nearly broke the school record for passing yardage with 27-of-41 for 458 yards and four touchdowns against St. Francis (Pa). He was shy of the single game record by one yard. Morehead State opens the 2011 season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at home against Kentucky Christian at 7 p.m.
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 8, 2011 20:44:21 GMT -5
"Larry Glover Live" Joins the Wazoo Sports Network
"Larry Glover Live" announced on Tuesday night’s show that beginning with the August 1, 2011 broadcast, LGL will air live on the Wazoo Sports Network. The highly rated and award winning radio talk show comes to television giving sports fans across the Commonwealth the chance to tune in on a nightly basis. “I’m a big fan of Wazoo Sports and I’m very excited to partner with them,” said Larry Glover, host of "Larry Glover Live". “Wazoo Sports and I have a shared vision for the type of programming that sports fans across the commonwealth desire and I think that "Larry Glover Live" reflects that vision.” Wazoo Sports is the only 24-hour television based multimedia destination dedicated to local and statewide sports in Kentucky. Wazoo Sports can be seen in over 700,000 homes and on line at wazoosports.com. “Larry Glover has an established radio talk show that continues to receive top ratings and great UK discussion and dialogue with fans and critics,” said Jeff Sheppard, Wazoo Sports, Vice President of Business Development and 1998 UK MVP. “Wazoo Sports is eager to announce our partnership with Larry and are looking forward to expanding his coverage to television and distribution into markets beyond Lexington.” larrygloverlive.com/2011/07/06/lgl-joins-the-wazoo-sports-network
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 15, 2011 7:52:47 GMT -5
Bulldogs News Union Suspends Men's, Women's Tennis Programs
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Union College Director of Athletics Dr. Darin S. Wilson recently announced the suspension of the men's and women's tennis programs as intercollegiate sports. "This was not an easy decision," said Wilson. "The tennis programs have been two of our more successful ones in last five years and have a rich history and tradition at Union. "This is not the end of tennis at Union," Wilson continued. "It is our desire to resume competitive play in the future." While it is the school's intention to reinstate men's and women's tennis as intercollegiate programs, there is no timetable on when it would occur. With the suspension of the tennis programs, Union's stable of intercollegiate athletics now stands at 21.
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 15, 2011 7:58:36 GMT -5
Sentinel-Echo.com Sizemore, Mahan hired at North Laurel By Denis House, Sports Editor
Brad Sizemore
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Brad Sizemore and Eddie Mahan have been hired to guide the North Laurel boys’ and girls’ basketball programs. Sizemore takes over after one season at Garrard County, where he guided the Golden Lions to a 10-18 record. Garrard won its first game in the 45th District tournament, but then lost its second. The previous season, Garrard finished with a 4-25 mark. He was an assistant at South Laurel High School for eight years. Sizemore was also a member of the 2000-2001 Cardinal team that finished 27-7 and advanced to the Elite Eight in the boys’ state tournament. He was a member of the coaching staff that captured the 2005 state title. Eddie Mahan served 10 seasons as a varsity assistant for the women’s basketball team at the University of the Cumberlands. As the top assistant for the program, Mahan has been involved in all areas of the program that enjoyed seven conference championships in the competitive Mid South Conference during his tenure. www.sentinel-echo.com/localsports/x1241063751/Sizemore-Mahan-hired-at-North-Laurel
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 21, 2011 6:04:22 GMT -5
WYMT - Sports State football, girls basketball championships to remain in Bowling Green
The Kentucky state high school football and girls' basketball championships are returning to Bowling Green in the coming season. Bowling Green's contracts for both events expired after the past season. The girls' tournament, played at E.A. Diddle Arena at Western Kentucky University, drew a record 43,679 fans for its 15 games. 48,000 fans attended the football title games. Read the entire article at: www.wkyt.com/wymtsports/headlines/State_football_girls_basketball_championships_to_remain_in_Bowling_Green_125891428.html
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 26, 2011 19:05:00 GMT -5
Brian Fisher’s “Keepin’ it Real Tour” Comes to Kentucky Commonwealth News Center press release
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Brian Fisher, host of the popular TV show “Fisher’s ATV World” on the Outdoor Channel, will be at two Kentucky locations to film segments for his new “Keepin’ it Real Tour.” On Saturday, July 30, Fisher will visit Dirty Turtle Off-Road in Bedford. Dirty Turtle Off-Road has more than 270 acres and miles of trails for riders to enjoy. The trails, 45 minutes from Louisville, are open to all levels of experience. On Oct. 22, the “Keepin’ it Real Tour” will visit the Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park in Bell County. The “Keepin’ it Real Tour” visit will coincide with the annual Holler Crawler Haunted Forest Ride, hosted by the county’s local ATV club – the Holler Crawlers. Proceeds from the ride go to benefit a number of charities. The Wilderness Trail Off-Road Park is located 7 miles east of Pineville, off Highway 119. It includes more than 9,000 acres and hundreds of miles for riders of all experience levels to explore. Both events will give guests a chance to meet Fisher, ask him questions, check out some of the newest ATV gear, enjoy good food and live entertainment, and ride some of the great trails that Kentucky has to offer. For more information on either of these ATV parks visit their websites at: www.dirtyturtleoffroad.comand www.wildernesstrailoffroadpark.netFor more information on Brian Fisher’s Keepin’ it Real Tour visit: keepinitreal.fishersatvworld.com
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 27, 2011 18:21:47 GMT -5
Former Bulldog Borders Signs With Buccaneers Quintin Borders
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Quintin Borders made plenty of history during his four-year career as a Bulldog, and he continued doing so Wednesday when he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make him the first person from Union to sign a NFL contract. "I could not be happier for Quintin," said Union head football coach Tommy Reid. "He is so very deserving. Quintin always worked hard and did everything he could for the team." Borders is one of 16 undrafted free agents the Buccaneers signed. The other signees are: running back Armando Allen Jr. (Notre Dame); center Matt Allen (Texas A&M); offensive tackle Cory Brandon (Oklahoma); quarterback Mike Coughlin (Boise State); long snapper Aaron Feld (Mississippi State); linebacker Brandon Heath (Louisville); safety Devin Holland (McNeese State); kicker Josh Jasper (LSU); wide receiver Detron Lewis (Texas Tech); running back Mossis Madu (Oklahoma); linebacker Nick Reveiz (Tennessee); wide receiver Jock Sanders (West Virginia); linebacker Derrell Smith (Syracuse); wide receiver Raymond Webber (Arkansas-Pine Bluff); and long snapper Christian Yount (UCLA). During his time at Union, Borders was named to the All-Conference First Team four times and earned the Mid-South Conference East Offensive Player of the Year in 2009, becoming the first offensive lineman in conference history to receive the award. In addition, Borders is a two-time AFCA NAIA All-American. He also landed on the inaugural Kentucky Chapter of the National Football League Alumni All-Commonwealth Team. Despite missing a portion of the senior season due to injury, Borders anchored the offensive line which led the way for Union's record-setting offense. The Bulldogs set offensive records for most points in a season (440), most total offensive yards in a season (5,206), most rushing yards in a season (2,904) and most rushing touchdowns in a season (33). With Borders helping lead the up front, Union has posted four of the top 10 scoring seasons in program history. The Bulldogs have scored a total of 1,397 total points and averaged 31.75 points per game during Borders' tenure. The Buccaneers will open training camp later this week. To read the release from the Buccaneers: www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Names-to-Know-More-Undrafted-Rookies-Come-Aboard/fd5b19fc-224c-40a4-b700-29ac6fd05eb0
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 27, 2011 20:28:36 GMT -5
TheTimesTribune.com Kentucky All-Stars eliminated by Wisconson By Tim Branstetter, Staff Writer
The Kentucky 11 and 12 year old softball All-Stars from North Laurel were defeated 10-0 by Wisconsin. North was not able to compete the way they wanted to, but they gained valuable experience and a few good memories along the way. Read the entire article at: thetimestribune.com/sports/x1926598363/Still-champs
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 28, 2011 17:35:30 GMT -5
Wilson Resigns as Union's Director of Athletics
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Union College President Edward de Rosset announced Thursday the resignation of Director of Athletics Dr. Darin S. Wilson, who has headed the department since 2003. Wilson will complete his tenure at Union effective August 14. "These past eight years represent a period of increasingly robust, well-designed, well-managed, and successful athletics for Union College," said de Rosset. "During this interval, Wilson has added eight new athletics programs, bringing the total to 23. During his term of athletics management, our programs have garnered a large number of distinctive honors both in terms of individual programs as well as individual honors for outstanding athletes and their achievements in competition and in the classroom." During Wilson's tenure, Union experienced historically unprecedented success. On his watch Union captured 47 conference championships with 47 teams advancing to national tournaments, a trend that Wilson says is solid and predicts will continue. Union has had 47 NAIA Scholar-Athletes and four CoSIDA Academic All-America Team members since 2003. Wilson oversaw unparalleled achievements and accomplishments on and off the field, while continually working to improve the college's athletic facilities and shaping them to be among the best college competition venues. This work included oversight of the installation of a synthetic turf football/soccer field, expansion of athletic training facilities, press boxes, and new scoreboards. During the 2009-10 academic year, Union won the Appalachian Athletic Conference Duard Walker All-Sports Trophy for the first time in school history, an accomplishment that is particularly meaningful to high-level collegiate administrators. Wilson has been recognized as the AAC Athletic Director of the Year three times (2008, 2009, 2011), the NAIA Region XII Athletic Director of the Year (2008), and selected the 2009-10 NAIA Under Armour AD of the Year for the Southeast Region by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). President de Rosset noted that "The Duard Walker award is a high mark of Union's commitment to consistent high values, goals, and achievement across all of our athletics programs over a very long significant period of time as members of the Appalachian Athletic Conference. "Union has a great group of coaches and support staff in place and the athletics department should continue to flourish for many years to come. I will always be grateful for my time at Union and to those whom I have been able to work with closely during my tenure here. I would like to thank President de Rosset and the entire Union community for the support shown to me and our athletics department throughout the past eight years in this position," Wilson said. Wilson has accepted a similar position at Georgia Gwinnett College, a four-year liberal arts institution just north of Atlanta, where he will assume responsibility for planning and launching their first intercollegiate athletic programs. "The opportunity to build an entire athletics program from the ground up doesn't come around very often-especially when creating all new facilities is also involved," Wilson Said. "This is an exciting challenge for me and I look forward to the building process." Prior to assuming the Director of Athletics role, Wilson first came to Union in the fall of 1993, when he transferred to Union to play baseball. He spent three seasons as a shortstop for the Bulldogs and was named Male Athlete of the Year as a senior. Upon graduation in 1996, Wilson joined the Bulldog baseball staff as an assistant coach and then became head baseball coach for five seasons (1999-2003). Wilson posted a 161-106-1 record and was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year in 2001. Wilson and his wife, Patti, have a son Drew and a daughter Mara. The Union College administration will announce an interim athletics director appointment within the next few days.
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Post by Local Sports on Jul 28, 2011 17:46:51 GMT -5
Mr. Smith Goes to ... Cleveland?
BARBOURVILLE, Ky. - Within hours of Union learning of its first-ever NFL signee, the Bulldogs have their second as Armond Smith signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns late Wednesday evening. "I'm excited for Armond and the opportunity he has now with the Browns," said Union head coach Tommy Reid. "He had an extraordinary year, put up some amazing numbers for us last season. He's a hard worker, and now it's starting to really pay off." Smith led the Mid-South Conference in rushing last season, averaging 125.1 yards per game en route to being named MSC West Offensive Player of the Year. He also led all running backs with 16 rushing touchdowns. Smith was MSC Offensive Player of the Week twice during the season and MSC Special Teams Player of the Week once. During the season, Smith set numerous program records including most rushing yards in a game (312), most rushing yards in a season (1,376), most rushing touchdowns in a game (five), most rushing touchdowns in a season (16), most points scored in a game (30) and most points scored in a season (102 - 16 rushing touchdowns and one kickoff return touchdown). In addition, Smith landed on the 2010 Victory Sports Network All-American Team. The Browns will report to camp later this week. Cleveland's first preseason game is Aug. 13 against Green Bay. Union posted a 7-4 overall mark in 2010 and went 4-2 in the MSC West. The Bulldogs open the season Sept. 1 at Campbellsville (Ky.) at 7 p.m.
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Post by ClayLive on Jul 30, 2011 7:37:22 GMT -5
CCHS Cheerleaders will host the Clay County Benefit Horse Show August 6
On August 6 the CCHS Cheerleaders will host the Clay County Benefit Horse Show beginning at 6:30 PM at Ramsey Ballpark. Entry fees are $15.00 for all classes except for the championship pacing, which will be a $25.00 entry fee. All classes will have full pay back with five horses in class, otherwise second place pay back. For more information you may call CCHS Cheerleading coach Stephania Gregory at 606-599-6674.
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Post by ClayLive on Jul 30, 2011 11:39:16 GMT -5
Fifth Annual Clay County Cheerleaders Golf Scramble September 5
The CCHS Cheerleaders will host the Fifth Annual Clay County Cheerleaders Golf Scramble September 5 at 9 AM sharp at Big Hickory Golf Course. Sign in will run from 8 AM to 9 AM with entry fees being $40.00 per person. The first nine holes will be scramble play, second nine will be conducted by alternate shot, and the third nine holes will be play your own ball. Prizes include $250.00 for first place, $125.00 for second and $75.00 for third place. Prizes will also be given for the longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest putt on hole nine. For more information you may call CCHS Cheerleading coach Stephania Gregory at 606-599-6674.
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 6, 2011 18:00:59 GMT -5
TheTimesTribune.com Williamsburg boxer will travel to Las Vegas for to appear on ShowTime Championship Boxing By Tim Branstetter, Staff Writer
When well-known boxing promoter Don King made the call to Williamsburg native Warren Browning over a month ago, he might have called the wrong guy. Browning will square off against the No. 12 ranked WBC heavyweight in the world, Eric Molina, in Las Vegas on Aug. 13 at the Hard Rock Casino. Molina has signed a promotional contract with King. Molina has a record of 17-1, with 13 of those wins by way of knockout. He is 6 foot five inches, 225 pounds and has an 84 inch reach, but Browning feels he will regret inviting him to the ring. Browning has been training with Jimmy Haynes for six years. According to Browning, the WBC American Heavyweight title fight will be aired on Showtime. thetimestribune.com/sports/x541065211/Chance-of-a-Lifetime
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 8, 2011 5:04:46 GMT -5
thepostgame.com The Legend Of Richie Farmer Written by: Joshua Lars Weill
Hanging in the rafters above the home court of the winningest college basketball program in history are the retired jerseys and banners of the men who made Kentucky basketball into an institution. To followers of the Wildcats, the banners are more than just echoes of glories passed; they are emblems of memories now gifted from generation to generation, a lineage of hoops blueblood. Right next to the banner of Adolph Rupp himself, patriarch of the Kentucky program and namesake of venerable Rupp Arena, hangs the number 32 of Richie Farmer. To those outside the Bluegrass State, the name likely means next to nothing. But ask the basketball-mad denizens of the area who Farmer is and you'll get a tale that weaves itself in and out of two decades of local history, a tale equal parts legend and flat, hard truth. In Kentucky, there might be thousands of Richies -- Richie Smiths and Richie Joneses and Richie Johnsons -- but there's only one Richie. Maybe they'll recount the exploits of the stocky, mustachioed teenager who lit up Louisville Ballard for 51 points in the state finals. Or perhaps it will be a story about the night Richie returned home on a barnstorming tour to Manchester, the tiny county seat of Clay County, Ky., and treated the devoted to 110 points on 30 three-pointers. Or maybe, these days, they'll mumble a little, as if trophies long since varnished have lost their luster. To the people of Kentucky, the name Richie Farmer once held rare esteem, one gained from hardscrabble roots, basketball excellence and a fierce loyalty. But as so many former athletic stars have found, the glare of the klieg lights outside the arena can illuminate things those tens of thousands of eyes inside never saw. Richie Farmer never much thought of the spotlight’s raw burn growing up in Clay County. Nestled in the coal hills of Southeastern Kentucky, Manchester is the sort of place you never end up. You're either from there or you're still there. Not much changes, there aren’t any new jobs and there’s never enough money for the things a county with unemployment three times the national average needs. A much-anticipated waste recycling plant that was to bring 1,400 jobs to town has yet to materialize. After his playing career ended, Farmer returned to Manchester. But when you’re more popular than the sitting governor, the lure of the political arena can be mighty. In 2003, Farmer was persuaded to run for Commissioner of Agriculture, an office Oscar Combs rightly noted was “a popularity contest.” Unsurprisingly, Farmer romped to a huge win, garnering nearly two-thirds of the vote. He was re-elected four years later, winning an unprecedented number of votes for a Kentucky constitutional office. Term-limited, Farmer was soon being talked about for higher office, despite a relative lack of executive experience. As Commissioner he’d spearheaded the successful ‘Kentucky Proud’ campaign to support the state’s agricultural products, and cut budgets. But two terms as Ag Commissioner to the governor’s mansion is a big jump. Still, Farmer’s name recognition and status in the Bluegrass is such that no one doubted he could make a strong run, whatever the substance of his political resume. Senate President David Williams, himself ready to challenge for the Republican nomination for governor, sought to pre-empt a Farmer bid by asking (or persuading) him to run as a ticket. Farmer accepted. Perhaps the same is true now as Richie Farmer the man and politician faces the toughest challenge of his post-basketball life. Always cool in the clutch, Farmer may yet have the steel to close the gap. But as summer fades into election season, like the local hoops legend's final games in high school and college, it appears the ending again may not be solely up to him. Read the entire article at: www.thepostgame.com/features/201108/legend-richie-farmer
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 13, 2011 9:19:09 GMT -5
Harlan Daily Enterprise 'Grip it and Rip it' set
The American Cancer Society's southeast office is proud to partner with several surrounding golf courses. These courses have agreed to give a portion of the fees from the following dates to the American Cancer Society to help in the fight against cancer. Check out these courses and specials. Prices include cart fee. Aug. 17 - Somerset Country Club 18 holes (8 a.m.-1pm $30, after 1pm, $25) Aug. 18 - Big Hickory, Manchester 18 holes, $24
Aug. 24 - Sag Hollow, Booneville 18 holes, $20. Grab your golf buddies and come play a round for the American Cancer Society and help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. For more information about the contest of Grip It and Rip It, contact the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 or visit us at cancer.org.
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Post by Local Sports on Aug 17, 2011 15:57:42 GMT -5
Middlesboro Daily News Off-season activity among KHSAA rules changes for 2011-12
A host of changes have been implemented in time for the 2011-12 school year. Perhaps the most dramatic change has occurred in regard to the interpretation of Bylaw 25, the rule that governs the limitation of seasons. The “off-season” for any sport is the period during the school year outside of the defined start and end dates. These restrictions are in place from the first day of school and end on either the last day of school or May 31, whichever occurs first. In the past, restrictions on how much off-season involvement coaches could have with their teams were determined by the Association through published interpretations of the bylaws. The revised Bylaw 25 interpretation now gives the local school principal autonomy to make those decisions. This does not affect the wording or application of Bylaw 8, which restricts football and basketball players playing out of season between the start of school and the start of the season. According to Commissioner Julian Tackett, “Perhaps the bottom line was the realization that the rules we had were broken and hard to enforce, even becoming a bit antiquated compared with the needs of students and the desire of students and parents. Kids wanting to get extra help and individualized attention, instead of having to pay to go to a clinic or camp or outside group, can actually have the opportunity (provided it’s approved by the Principal) to get that help from their own high school coach. Instead of curtailing the high school coach and teacher and subsequently forcing kids to look to people that perhaps don’t have the best interest of the individual student at heart, we should allow some opportunity for our coaches, the high school coaches, to have more time with the students who are looking to expand their skills.” There is a list of allowable activities by the high school coaches, and some actions remain impermissible per state directive and interpretation. “The Board concurred with my recommendation to adjust these interpretations and that we should try to change the philosophy and drive our kids more toward the high school coach, not away,” Tackett said. “We will be monitoring this closely to see if further adjustments are necessary.” Another rule change involves sportsmanship violations. The KHSAA Board of Control voted to increase the mandatory suspension of coaches to three games and student-athletes to two games. The Board decision came following a detailed study of ejections from the past seven years, dating back to the 2004-2005 school year. A total of 4,500 competitors have been disqualified from KHSAA regular and post-season events during that time. “It’s apparent the efforts to deter unsportsmanlike conduct in the past have not been successful,” said Tackett. “According to the research we have conducted it became obvious that our ejection numbers are much higher than any of the surrounding states. We need to give competitors and coaches who exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct something to consider, something that will act as a deterrent. At this level of sports, we cannot tolerate unsportsmanlike conduct.” Read more: www.middlesborodailynews.com/view/full_story/15118421/article-Off-season-activity-among-KHSAA-rules-changes-for-2011-12
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 21, 2011 21:52:58 GMT -5
Week Zero Prep Zone "Wired Up"
Check out former Clay County coach Aaron Stepp during his first pre-game at Shelby Valley on 2011 Week Zero Prep Zone "Wired Up" at derekforrest.com
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Post by ClayLive on Aug 23, 2011 20:35:07 GMT -5
AP high school football poll Posted by Mike Fields on August 23, 2011
The first high school football poll of the season from the Associated Press: CLASS 4A 1. Highlands (12) 1-0 2. Boyle Co. – 0-1 3. Lex. Catholic – 1-0 4. Johnson Central – 1-0 5. Lou. Western – 1-0 6. Cov. Catholic – 1-0 7. Owensboro – 1-0 8. Knox Central – 0-0 9. Franklin-Simpson – 1-0 10. Lone Oak – 0-1 Others receiving votes: Rowan Co, Allen Co.-Scottsville, Ashland Blazer, Collins, Rockcastle Co.. fieldsnotes.bloginky.com/2011/08/23/ap-high-school-football-polls-2
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