http://www.kentucky.com/337/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Kentucky.com en-us Copyright 2008 Kentucky.com High School Sports 60 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:03:23 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's Workbench webmaster@kentucky.com http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/594027.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/594027.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:06 EST
class A

boys

Teams

1. St. Henry 87, 2. Villa Madonna 110, 3. Bishop Brossart 124, 4. Trimble Co. 146, 5. Owensboro Catholic 174, 6. Lexington Christian 193, 7. Walton-Verona 218, 8. Covington Holy Cross 234, 9. Burgin 242, 10. St. Mary 275, 11. Fort Campbell 312, 12. Murray 334, 13. Louisville Collegiate 397, 14. Somerset 398, 15. DeSales 431, 16. Danville 431, 17. Bardstown 445, 17. Bardstown 445, 18. Shelby Valley 477, 19. Williamsburg 497, 20. Carlisle Co. 538, 21. Kentucky Country Day 545, 22. Hancock Co. 596, 23. Elliott Co. 599, 24. Bath Co. 631, 25. Cumberland Co. 764, 26. Harlan 793, 27. Owsley Co. 805, 28. Pikeville 820. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593651.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593651.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
The number on Kaitlin Snapp's race bib . 123 . foretold what was to come Saturday in the girls' KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

The Danville freshman pulled away, easy as 1-2-3, to win her third individual Class A championship in a row, and her first as a high school student.

Her time for 5,000 meters, 18 minutes, 25.51 seconds, was best of the day and second-fastest ever at the Kentucky Horse Park in a State finals.

Sacred Heart's Emma Brink, who set the overall meet record of 18:20.52 last year, repeated as 3A champ. Jessie Murner of South Oldham prevailed in Class 2A. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593577.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593577.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
On a perfectly miserable day, Thomas Canary fought the Law and the Law won.

Jacob Law of South Oldham held off Canary, a Lexington Catholic senior, to win the Class 2A boys' division of the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Light rain fell throughout the day at the Kentucky Horse Park, with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind of about 10 mph.

Ryan Eaton of Greenwood had the fastest time for 5,000 meters, 15:55.70, to win the 3A title. James Maglasang of St. Mary won Class A.

Class 3A ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553898.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553898.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:55 EDT
Henry Clay is the highest- ranked team in the city, but the No. 13 Devils could have a tough road to travel to get back to the state tournament for a second straight year.

Their own district tournament this week has its share of potholes, including a Paul Dunbar team that has already beaten the Devils once this season.

In the first round of the 41st District on Tuesday, Henry Clay will face district tournament host Tates Creek. The Commodores have won 11 straight games and seem to be hitting their stride late.

Dunbar, which has won five of its last six games, will take on Lafayette in the other semifinal match. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553060.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553060.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:00 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . St. Xavier's David Payne lived the storybook finish, but he got there without ever fully understanding the plot.

Trailing by two shots as he stood in the 18th tee box, Payne was thrilled when he carded a birdie that clinched the team title for the Tigers, the 17th in school history and the fifth in the last 10 years.

Then he found out the rest of the story.

"My coach told me I was in a playoff (for the individual title)," Payne said. "I didn't know it until he told me." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/552096.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/552096.html Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:05 EDT
David Payne shot a 4-under 68, and Justin Thomas finished at 69 to help put St. Xavier in the lead by two strokes after Friday's first round of the boys' state golf tournament at the Bowling Green Country Club.

Payne was alone in first place on the individual leader board after recording only one bogey during his round. Thomas, a sophomore who's led the Tigers all year, birdied two of his final three holes to finish in a three-way tie for second.

As expected, defending champion Marshall County joins St. X at the top of the standings, with the Marshals at 5-over and in second. They were led by senior Patrick Newcomb, who is in the group at 3-under along with Scott County's Kyle Wilshire.

Rounding out the top five in the team competition were Paul Dunbar, Lexington Christian and West Jessamine. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550963.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550963.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . Neither rain nor lightning nor fog can keep the Glasgow Scotties from their appointed rounds.

Glasgow completed its run to the Leachman KHSAA Girls' State Golf Tournament title Thursday, knocking off defending champion West Jessamine 664-669 at Bowling Green Country Club. Scott County took third at 673.

The two-day format was extended by a day because of delays for lightning (Tuesday) and rain (Wednesday). Thursday's play was delayed 35 minutes because of fog.

While West Jessamine made the team finish interesting, cutting a 12-stroke gap to five, there was no individual drama. Just excellence over a 5,689-yard, par-72 layout. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550903.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550903.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
Marshall County was something of a surprise when it won the boys' state golf championship last year, with Marshals sophomore Travis Thompson taking the individual title, too.

Nobody's overlooking Marshall County this year, though. The Marshals and perennial power St. Xavier are considered the favorites in the 36-hole competition that begins Friday and ends Saturday at Bowling Green Country Club.

Marshall County, led by senior Patrick Newcomb's 65, had the lowest team score (291) in regional play across the state.

St. X, which has won 16 state titles, is led by sophomore star Justin Thomas. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/549949.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/549949.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . The weather-delayed Leachman KHSAA Girls' State Golf Tournament at Bowling Green Country Club isn't over.

Just the race for first place.

Emma Talley, a 14-year-old freshman from Caldwell County, completed a tournament- and course-record 65 Wednesday, 7-under par. Through 15 holes of the second and final round, she dropped her overall score to 10-under.

North Hardin's Lydia Gumm is 1-under par . nine shots back. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/548594.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/548594.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:15 EDT
Lightning delayed the first round of the girls' state golf tournament by more than three hours and play had to be suspended at 6:15 p.m.

A restart and completion of the first round will begin at 7:45 a.m. at Bowling Green Country Club on Thursday. At noon, the top 11 teams and the top 20 individuals will start the second and final round.

Six players have yet to start the two-day event and 12 teams have players that have not finished their first round.

In the early lead are Shelby County senior Candice Wiley, who is at 2-under after six holes. Scott County sophomore Liz Gumm also is at 2-under after completing three holes. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/547604.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/547604.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:06 EDT
West Jessamine will be looking to repeat as champion when the girls' state golf tournament begins Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club.

After runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2006, the Lady Colts broke through to win the title last fall.

Senior Betsie Johnson and sophomore Emily Haas, who were key players in that victory, head the West Jessamine lineup. Johnson tied for third at Bowling Green last year, and Haas tied for 13th.

Senior Sloane Skinner, freshman Whitney Deaton and seventh-grader Grace Rose will also tee it up for the Lady Colts. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/545386.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/545386.html Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:48 EDT
In cross country, the pack rules.

A team with two, three or even four good runners can be dragged down if its No. 5 isn't competitive. Get your top five to hang in there, then you've got something.

Dunbar had something Saturday, running away with the boys' and girls' team titles in its own invitational at Masterson Station Park.

A three-Dog day . Megan Klein, Amanda Hancock and Melissa Hurd finished 1-2-3 . led Dunbar to girls' team honors, 31-35 over Lloyd. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/597591.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/597591.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16 EST


(As voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Kayla Price Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/585800.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/585800.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:30 EST
GEORGETOWN . Sacred Heart had the luxury of hiding in the middle of the pack last season on its way to a state title.

"We were actually able to fly under the radar a little bit," Coach Chris Moore said. "This year from the beginning to the end we had to hold that No. 1 spot. It does add a lot of pressure."

But the Valkyries seemed to handle the pressure of being No. 1 from the pre-season to the post-season, and they showed why they were ranked that way with a 2-0 state championship victory over Highlands Saturday at Georgetown College's Toyota Stadium.

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KHSAA Girls' State Soccer Tournament at Toyota Stadium.

Defending state champ ­Sacred Heart whipped Greenwood 6-0 in the second semifinal match, which ended early Thursday morning. Finals are set for Saturday at 6 p.m.

Highlands 1, Woodford County 0: The Bluebirds (18-3-4) have won eight consecutive matches and are unbeaten in their last 15 (12-0-3). They are in the finals for the third time in four years, having won in 2005 and 2006.

“Three out of four years — it's pretty awesome,” winning goalkeeper Laura Bush said. “I want to win it again. I want another ring on my finger.”]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581808.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581808.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Here are the Girls' All-State Soccer Teams announced Wednesday after voting by the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association:



First Team

East ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581137.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581137.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:54 EST
Both the girls' and boys' defending state soccer champions are back in the state final four and considered heavy favorites to repeat.

Top-ranked Sacred Heart and top-ranked St. Xavier each have lost just one match this season and come into the state tournament at Georgetown's Toyota Stadium riding long winning streaks.

Sacred Heart's Valkyries (19-1-3) have won 13 straight against in-state opponents and have allowed only 13 goals all season. Five of those goals came against a nationally ranked team from Maryland.

They will face Greenwood (19-3-2), which has won 10 straight and has scored a whopping 113 goals this season. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/596156.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/596156.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Herald-Leader All-City Boys' Soccer Team

(as voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Phillip Mabika, Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/585875.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/585875.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:30 EST
GEORGETOWN . Coach Andy Schulten isn't sure how history will judge this St. Xavier team, but if he got to pen its story, he might rate the team among the best ever.

"When these guys are at their best like they were tonight, I don't think there's anybody better," he said. "I can just judge from the last 15 or so years, but when these guys are on, they just go crazy."

Statistics back up the coach's claims.

Top-ranked St. Xavier's 7-2 victory over Highlands in the state championship game at Georgetown's Toyota Stadium on Saturday night was the most lopsided in state championship history. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/583480.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/583480.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
GEORGETOWN . To advance to the state semifinals, top-ranked St. Xavier had to get through the second-ranked team in the state.

The Tigers throttled that second-ranked team by four goals.

That's how dominant they have been this season.

St. Xavier was seven goals better than Boyle County in Thursday night's semifinal shutout at Toyota Stadium. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/581137.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/581137.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:54 EST
Both the girls' and boys' defending state soccer champions are back in the state final four and considered heavy favorites to repeat.

Top-ranked Sacred Heart and top-ranked St. Xavier each have lost just one match this season and come into the state tournament at Georgetown's Toyota Stadium riding long winning streaks.

Sacred Heart's Valkyries (19-1-3) have won 13 straight against in-state opponents and have allowed only 13 goals all season. Five of those goals came against a nationally ranked team from Maryland.

They will face Greenwood (19-3-2), which has won 10 straight and has scored a whopping 113 goals this season. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/574970.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/574970.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:01 EDT
DANVILLE . Vann Pollack doesn't need a costume for Halloween.

He's already Superman.

The goalkeeper was a superhero for Boyle County, making nine tough saves to help guide the Rebels to a 1-0 upset win over No. 15 West Jessamine and on to their first-ever state soccer final four.

"I want to know what he ate for breakfast. Good grief," Coach Cris McCann said of the junior. "That's the best game of that kid's life." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/596666.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/596666.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13 EST
Wazoosports.com, which produces and provides streaming video of high school football and basketball over the internet, which appears on Kentucky.com, announced yesterday an expansion of its signature event, HoopFest.



Jeff Sheppard, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout who is Wazoosports.com's director of sales, said that in addition to the Dec. 4-6 HoopFest in Marshall County, which Wazoosports.com covered last season, another HoopFest will be Jan. 22-24 at South Laurel High School in London.

]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/583391.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/583391.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
A heart condition has ended the basketball career of Lafayette senior Deron Linton, who was expected to be one of the top players in the 11th Region this season.

"It shocked me to hear that I couldn't play any more," Linton said. "I still want to, but I know it's not worth the risk."

The 6-foot-4 Linton, who averaged 15 points and nine rebounds as a junior, experienced shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue during pre-season conditioning.

Because Linton's father had died of a heart attack at age 42 in March, Lafayette Coach Damon Kelley thought it best that Deron get a thorough medical examination. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/558420.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/558420.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:57 EDT
In one of the quietest coaching changes in the history of boys' basketball in Lexington, Ted Hall has succeeded Gene Kirk at Sayre.

Kirk, who won 557 games in 27 years at Woodford County and eight at Sayre, told school officials in early summer he was stepping down because of health reasons.

There was no press release or press conference to announce that Kirk was leaving, or that Hall, who had been a Spartans assistant, was taking the reins.

Hall, 38, played high school basketball at Ashland Blazer. He was an assistant at Lafayette before joining Sayre's staff in 2000-01, Kirk's first season with the Spartans. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501644.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501644.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:44 EDT
Ten weeks after Dakotah Euton and Chad Jackson were ruled ineligible to play basketball at Scott County, they enjoyed a reversal of fortune on Monday thanks to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control.

The board voted unanimously to uphold a hearing officer's recommendations that Euton and Jackson, who transferred from Rose Hill Christian in Ashland, be eligible at Scott County.

Euton and Jackson, who were in attendance, immediately text-messaged their friends with the good news.

Euton, a 6-foot-8 junior who has committed to the University of Kentucky, said his reaction to the 16-0 vote was "relief, and joy that I get to play." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501282.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501282.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:41 EDT
GEORGETOWN . Former high school basketball star Jonathan "Bud" Mackey entered a guilty plea Monday morning to an amended charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance.

Mackey, 19, was scheduled to appear in Scott County Circuit Court for a jury trial, but prosecutors offered him the plea deal.

Mackey had been indicted in February on a charge of first-degree trafficking a controlled substance, a Class C felony that carries a penalty of five to 10 years in prison. The amended charge is a Class D felony, punishable by one to five years in prison.

The Commonwealth recommended Mackey to serve six months in jail in addition to his two months jail credit and to probate the remainder of the five-year sentence. He will be sentenced Oct. 6. Mackey served 60 days in jail after violating the terms of his bond in May. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/435017.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/435017.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:34 EDT
LOUISVILLE . A .monster. class accomplished a monster feat Sunday.

The 2008 version of the girls Kentucky All-Stars drilled Indiana 101-62, completing a rare sweep of the Hoosiers in the annual border series.

.We've been hearing since we were freshmen . maybe even in the eighth grade . that the class of '08 was going to be a monster class,. Kentucky Miss Basketball Tia Gibbs said. .We've lived up to it and proved tonight that we're the best class in Kentucky history..

The proof is in the numbers. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/433452.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/433452.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:44 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS . Kentucky's All-Stars were barely as big as a basketball the last time a girls team from the Bluegrass State had topped the Hoosiers in the state of Indiana.

It hadn't happened since 1992 when the All-Stars were barely toddlers.

.We wanted to make history again,. Miss Basketball Tia Gibbs said.

They did, using their superior quickness to down Indiana 76-59 Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse. The series moves to Louisville Gardens on Sunday afternoon. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/348302.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/348302.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00 EDT
The Bearettes didn't get a point from star Tia Gibbs, but showed they're not a one-girl team by beating Franklin-Simpson 58-57 in the championship game of the Houchens Sweet Sixteen in front of a record-breaking, rowdy crowd of 6,071 at Diddle Arena.

Gibbs, a Vanderbilt signee, was so impressive the rest of the tournament that she earned Most Valuable Player honors from a local hospital.

The guard was injured in a head-on collision in the morning semifinal and left the title game at halftime to be checked out for a suspected concussion, said Terry Keown, a school official.

"We had to step up and show we could play without her," said junior Tiara Hopper, who scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Butler. "We won it for her. This is for Tia."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/572120.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/572120.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:26 EDT
When Joe Blanton pitched six strong innings and smacked a home run to help the Phillies beat the Rays in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night, Greg Shelton, Blanton's high school coach, was among his biggest fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

"It was great; I was so happy for Joe," said Shelton, who coached Blanton at Franklin-Simpson. "He's such a good kid, such a competitor. Some reporters from Philadelphia asked me what I expected out of Joe. I said I expected he'll step up and perform whenever there's a big game. He threw the ball just great Sunday night, and hitting a home run just topped things off. After the game when I saw him, he was tickled to death about that. He was grinning ear-to-ear."

It was Blanton's first career homer in the majors, and he became the first pitcher in 34 years to hit one in a World Series game.

Blanton, a burly 6-foot-3, 255-pounder, said his strategy at the plate was to close his eyes, swing hard and hope to make contact. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/518731.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/518731.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:11 EDT
Eddie Brooks, who had a standout career as a baseball player at Lafayette and the University of Kentucky, is the new coach at Bryan Station.

Brooks, who has run the Eddie Brooks Baseball Academy for the last decade, said it was a "spur-of-the-moment thing" to apply for the Defenders' job after Larry Poynter left last month to become coach at Paul Dunbar.

"I've worked with some of the kids at Bryan Station and have gotten to know some of their parents, and they thought enough of me as a coach and person to ask me to apply," Brooks said.

"I feel lucky to have this opportunity in my hometown. I hope we can pick up where Coach Poynter left off and turn Bryan Station into the kind of powerhouse program that Lafayette was when I was there." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/507760.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/507760.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:54 EDT
Kevin Clary, an assistant baseball coach at Lexington Catholic the past three years, has been promoted to head coach of the Knights.

Clary succeeds Rodney Martin, who stepped down a few weeks ago after 13 years at LexCath, including state titles in 1999 and 2006.

"I think Lexington Catholic is the premier program in the state," Clary said. "Coach Martin did an unbelievable job managing the program and getting the kids to perform up to expectations. They always played hard for him, and they had a great respect for the game. We hope to continue that."

Clary played baseball at Bryan Station (Class of 1985). His coaching background includes a stint as head coach of the Defenders from 1995-98, and as an assistant at Lafayette in 1992 and '93. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/491446.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/491446.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:11 EDT http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/481298.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/481298.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:55 EDT
Rodney Martin, who led Lexington Catholic to state baseball titles in 1999 and 2006, is retiring as coach and teacher at his alma mater.

.I've been thinking about it the last three or four years, and after this season I decided it's time to move on,. he said.

Martin, 42, wouldn't say what business interests he might pursue, but added that he has .some options..

Lexington Catholic got off to a slow start this spring and had a .500 record in early May. But the Knights got on a roll that carried them to the state semifinals before they lost to Lawrence County. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/810/story/445250.html http://www.kentucky.com/810/story/445250.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:39 EDT
The third time was a charm for the Kentucky Softball All-Stars on Thursday at Bowling Green.

After being swept in each of the first two years of the best-of-three annual series with Tennessee, Kentucky rallied from a 1-0 loss in the first game yesterday to win the next two games and secure its first series victory.

Samantha Sparks of Russell, who was named the Most Valuable Player, scored the winning run in the third game after she singled in the bottom of the fourth (the game was cut short to five innings by agreement of the coaches). Sparks came all the way around to score when the ball got past the Tennessee center fielder.

Tennessee 1, Kentucky 0 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/598733.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/598733.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Mike Federspiel has an easy smile and even temperament until he buckles his chin strap as Henry Clay's middle linebacker and goes looking for somebody to hit.

"Mike is a nice guy, a smart, well-rounded kid who's an outstanding student," Blue Devils Coach Sam Simpson said. "But when he plays, he plays with a lot of intensity."

Just like his dad.

Joe Federspiel was an All-Southeastern Conference linebacker at Kentucky in the early 1970s and went on to play 10 years in the NFL. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/597591.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/597591.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16 EST


(As voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Kayla Price Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596156.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596156.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Herald-Leader All-City Boys' Soccer Team

(as voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Phillip Mabika, Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596666.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596666.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13 EST
Wazoosports.com, which produces and provides streaming video of high school football and basketball over the internet, which appears on Kentucky.com, announced yesterday an expansion of its signature event, HoopFest.



Jeff Sheppard, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout who is Wazoosports.com's director of sales, said that in addition to the Dec. 4-6 HoopFest in Marshall County, which Wazoosports.com covered last season, another HoopFest will be Jan. 22-24 at South Laurel High School in London.

]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593577.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593577.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
On a perfectly miserable day, Thomas Canary fought the Law and the Law won.

Jacob Law of South Oldham held off Canary, a Lexington Catholic senior, to win the Class 2A boys' division of the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Light rain fell throughout the day at the Kentucky Horse Park, with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind of about 10 mph.

Ryan Eaton of Greenwood had the fastest time for 5,000 meters, 15:55.70, to win the 3A title. James Maglasang of St. Mary won Class A.

Class 3A ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593651.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593651.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
The number on Kaitlin Snapp's race bib . 123 . foretold what was to come Saturday in the girls' KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

The Danville freshman pulled away, easy as 1-2-3, to win her third individual Class A championship in a row, and her first as a high school student.

Her time for 5,000 meters, 18 minutes, 25.51 seconds, was best of the day and second-fastest ever at the Kentucky Horse Park in a State finals.

Sacred Heart's Emma Brink, who set the overall meet record of 18:20.52 last year, repeated as 3A champ. Jessie Murner of South Oldham prevailed in Class 2A. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/583402.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/583402.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:06 EST
It's been a fabulous fall for football in Whitley County, where four teams have a combined 33-game winning streak. "It's a great atmosphere for football around here right now," Whitley County Coach Jim Black said.

The lineup of success:

. Corbin (10-0) has wrapped up its first undefeated regular season since 2001. Coach Steve Jewell's team doesn't play this week but is preparing for the Class 2A playoffs.

. Whitley County (8-1) has won seven in a row since losing to unbeaten Bell County the second week of the season. The Colonels host Rockcastle County on Friday before heading into the 5A playoffs next week. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/574988.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/574988.html Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:30 EDT
Betsy Layne is the happiest 3-5 football team in the state. There's no question about that after the Bobcats beat Phelps 18-0 last week to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in the program's 31-year history.

"It's the biggest win we've ever had," Coach Jonathan Parsons said. "The kids wanted to tear down the goal posts, but the athletic director was on one side, and a teacher on the other, so they didn't get to do it.

"It was a great night, one of the best things in the world to happen here. It's taken forever, but we're finally in the playoffs."

Betsy Layne and football success are strangers. The Bobcats have had two winning seasons (6-4), and both came when they weren't competing in a district. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/566298.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/566298.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:04 EDT
Trimble County football coach Johnny Poynter was quoted in the New York Times last Friday. "They talked to me for 30 minutes, and all I got was one sentence," Poynter said with a laugh.

The Times called Poynter to ask him about the newest fad in high school football: the A-11 offense. Trimble County has employed it at times this season.

Poynter's only comment about the A-11 that made the Times: "My wife says it looks like basketball on grass."

The A-11 is the brainchild of Kurt Bryan, a high school coach in Piedmont, Calif., and it makes Tony Franklin's spread offense look like three yards and a cloud of dust. In the A-11, all 11 players are potentially eligible pass receivers. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/558436.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/558436.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:29 EDT
Hancock County opened its football game against Fort Campbell last week by putting together a 20-play drive that chewed 11 minutes off the clock.

Alas, the Hornets didn't score.

Fort Campbell, on the other hand, ran six plays in the first half, but those included touchdown runs of 73 and 71 yards, and an 86-yard TD pass. The defending Class 2A state champs went home with a 42-0 victory.

The moral of the story? ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/598733.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/598733.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Mike Federspiel has an easy smile and even temperament until he buckles his chin strap as Henry Clay's middle linebacker and goes looking for somebody to hit.

"Mike is a nice guy, a smart, well-rounded kid who's an outstanding student," Blue Devils Coach Sam Simpson said. "But when he plays, he plays with a lot of intensity."

Just like his dad.

Joe Federspiel was an All-Southeastern Conference linebacker at Kentucky in the early 1970s and went on to play 10 years in the NFL. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/594993.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/594993.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:54 EST
TOP 25

School (record) Last week This week Rating

1. St. Xavier (10-0) Beat Nelson Co. 72-7 vs. (17) PRP 99.9

2. Trinity (10-1) Beat Graves Co. 59-3 vs. (18) Ballard 98.6 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592746.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592746.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
It turned out to be a not-so-fond farewell to Ishmael Stadium for Lafayette's football team Friday night as the Generals lost to Simon Kenton 33-6 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Simon Kenton, led by a rock-solid defense and star running back Miles Simpson's four touchdowns, won a post-season game for the first time in 15 years.

"It's been a long time coming," Pioneers Coach Jeff Marksberry said. "It's just tremendous. Everybody has put his heart and soul into it. The kids who have stuck with it kept fighting and believing."

It was supposed to be a cheerful night for Lafayette. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592720.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592720.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Henry Clay's "stonewall defense" limited Ryle to 106 yards, and the host Blue Devils used a balanced offense to defeat the Raiders 24-7 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs Friday night.

Henry Clay (6-4) advanced to the second round at Boone County next Friday. The Devils defeated the Rebels 14-7 two weeks ago.

Tyler Hooker finished with 72 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries for the winners. Quarterback Cole Mielcarek passed for 145 yards and a touchdown.

A halfback pass from Shannan Coofer to Jason Rider for a 29-yard touchdown put Henry Clay ahead 18-7 late in the third quarter, and the turnover-prone Raiders didn't recover. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592727.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592727.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Bryan Station almost pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season to go with its first winning season in eight years.

But, in the end, No. 3 Highlands (10-1) had too much for the resurgent Defenders (6-5).

The Bluebirds' Tony Guidugli found Austin Collinsworth for a 22-yard touchdown pass with 18 seconds left to put Highlands ahead 28-22 and finish off Bryan Station's stunning upset attempt in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.

The touchdown toss to Collinsworth capped a 74-yard drive. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/577092.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/577092.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:59 EST
LOUISVILLE . Sacred Heart volleyball coach Eric Garvey figured a showdown was nearing with his brother, Terry, the coach at Mercy, and his sister, Casey, a senior setter for Mercy.

Indeed, they got together in the finals of the state volleyball tournament Saturday night at Bellarmine with Mercy winning out 27-25, 25-18 to seal the Jaguars' fifth state volleyball title and their first since 1990.

Kelsey Anderson had a match-high 10 kills to lead Mercy, which finished the season 40-1.

Before that, the Valkyries had to subdue Paul Dunbar to reach the finals. Sacred Heart dominated from the start, winning 25-9, 25-7 in the semifinals. Mercy did its part, defeating Newport Central Catholic 25-21, 25-20. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/575821.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/575821.html Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:59 EDT
LOUISVILLE . Winning looked so easy for Paul Dunbar in its first match of the state volleyball tournament Friday at Bellarmine.

The Bulldogs lost the first point against Belfry, then coasted through the opening set 25-13.

Dunbar, the 11th Region champs, soared ahead 13-6 in the second set and seemed ready to secure its first volleyball victory at state.

Not so fast. The Bulldogs hit a lull, and Belfry rallied to take the lead. The Pirates lost the advantage, then fought off two match points before falling 25-23. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/574931.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/574931.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:01 EDT
The Paul Dunbar volleyball team's reward for winning a regional and advancing to state was to be a surprise ride to Louisville Thursday in a pink Hummer limousine.

The idea for the limo didn't come to pass, so parents drove their daughters to Louisville. That's where the Lady Bulldogs begin their quest to be the fourth consecutive Lexington school to reach the semifinals. They will meet Belfry at 2 p.m. Friday in the first round at Bellarmine's Knights Hall.

Quarterfinals are Saturday morning and the semifinals that afternoon. The title match is 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Dunbar (27-14) enters the state tournament with a 16-4 record over the last half of the season. That includes a straight-set victory over Henry Clay in the 11th Region final last week. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/566315.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/566315.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:52 EDT
RICHMOND . Paul Dunbar volleyball coach Jenni Morgan has called her team "underdogs" all season, but that label no longer fits, not after the Bulldogs stunned defending champion Henry Clay 2-0 in the 11th Region finals Thursday night.

"These girls, they had it in them," Morgan said. "I've never seen a team that absolutely wanted it more after being underdogs for so long."

Senior Danica Fick and sophomore Maddie Hatcher led Dunbar to a 25-17, 25-17 sweep of the 23rd-ranked Blue Devils, and earned the Bulldogs a trip to the state tournament at Bellarmine University in Louisville next week.

Hatcher noted that Dunbar hadn't won a region title since 2000, "but we felt this was the year, and we definitely earned it by beating Henry Clay." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/564968.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/564968.html Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:53 EDT
RICHMOND . Paul Dunbar's volleyball team, unranked all season, will be looking for recognition, respect and a regional title Thursday night. Henry Clay will be looking for a repeat.

The arch-rivals will face off in the 11th Region title match at Madison Central.

Dunbar knocked off 23rd-rated Lexington Catholic 2-0 in Thursday's first semifinal. Defending champion and 13th-ranked Henry Clay beat Lexington Christian 2-0 in the nightcap.

Dunbar Coach Coach Jenni Morgan said not being rated has motivated her team all season. "That's a lot of what has driven these girls," she said. "They haven't been given the credit and respect they deserve." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593651.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593651.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
The number on Kaitlin Snapp's race bib . 123 . foretold what was to come Saturday in the girls' KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

The Danville freshman pulled away, easy as 1-2-3, to win her third individual Class A championship in a row, and her first as a high school student.

Her time for 5,000 meters, 18 minutes, 25.51 seconds, was best of the day and second-fastest ever at the Kentucky Horse Park in a State finals.

Sacred Heart's Emma Brink, who set the overall meet record of 18:20.52 last year, repeated as 3A champ. Jessie Murner of South Oldham prevailed in Class 2A. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593577.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/593577.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
On a perfectly miserable day, Thomas Canary fought the Law and the Law won.

Jacob Law of South Oldham held off Canary, a Lexington Catholic senior, to win the Class 2A boys' division of the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Light rain fell throughout the day at the Kentucky Horse Park, with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind of about 10 mph.

Ryan Eaton of Greenwood had the fastest time for 5,000 meters, 15:55.70, to win the 3A title. James Maglasang of St. Mary won Class A.

Class 3A ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553898.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553898.html Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:55 EDT
Henry Clay is the highest- ranked team in the city, but the No. 13 Devils could have a tough road to travel to get back to the state tournament for a second straight year.

Their own district tournament this week has its share of potholes, including a Paul Dunbar team that has already beaten the Devils once this season.

In the first round of the 41st District on Tuesday, Henry Clay will face district tournament host Tates Creek. The Commodores have won 11 straight games and seem to be hitting their stride late.

Dunbar, which has won five of its last six games, will take on Lafayette in the other semifinal match. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553060.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/553060.html Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:00 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . St. Xavier's David Payne lived the storybook finish, but he got there without ever fully understanding the plot.

Trailing by two shots as he stood in the 18th tee box, Payne was thrilled when he carded a birdie that clinched the team title for the Tigers, the 17th in school history and the fifth in the last 10 years.

Then he found out the rest of the story.

"My coach told me I was in a playoff (for the individual title)," Payne said. "I didn't know it until he told me." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/552096.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/552096.html Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:05 EDT
David Payne shot a 4-under 68, and Justin Thomas finished at 69 to help put St. Xavier in the lead by two strokes after Friday's first round of the boys' state golf tournament at the Bowling Green Country Club.

Payne was alone in first place on the individual leader board after recording only one bogey during his round. Thomas, a sophomore who's led the Tigers all year, birdied two of his final three holes to finish in a three-way tie for second.

As expected, defending champion Marshall County joins St. X at the top of the standings, with the Marshals at 5-over and in second. They were led by senior Patrick Newcomb, who is in the group at 3-under along with Scott County's Kyle Wilshire.

Rounding out the top five in the team competition were Paul Dunbar, Lexington Christian and West Jessamine. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550963.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550963.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . Neither rain nor lightning nor fog can keep the Glasgow Scotties from their appointed rounds.

Glasgow completed its run to the Leachman KHSAA Girls' State Golf Tournament title Thursday, knocking off defending champion West Jessamine 664-669 at Bowling Green Country Club. Scott County took third at 673.

The two-day format was extended by a day because of delays for lightning (Tuesday) and rain (Wednesday). Thursday's play was delayed 35 minutes because of fog.

While West Jessamine made the team finish interesting, cutting a 12-stroke gap to five, there was no individual drama. Just excellence over a 5,689-yard, par-72 layout. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550903.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/550903.html Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
Marshall County was something of a surprise when it won the boys' state golf championship last year, with Marshals sophomore Travis Thompson taking the individual title, too.

Nobody's overlooking Marshall County this year, though. The Marshals and perennial power St. Xavier are considered the favorites in the 36-hole competition that begins Friday and ends Saturday at Bowling Green Country Club.

Marshall County, led by senior Patrick Newcomb's 65, had the lowest team score (291) in regional play across the state.

St. X, which has won 16 state titles, is led by sophomore star Justin Thomas. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/549949.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/549949.html Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:59 EDT
BOWLING GREEN . The weather-delayed Leachman KHSAA Girls' State Golf Tournament at Bowling Green Country Club isn't over.

Just the race for first place.

Emma Talley, a 14-year-old freshman from Caldwell County, completed a tournament- and course-record 65 Wednesday, 7-under par. Through 15 holes of the second and final round, she dropped her overall score to 10-under.

North Hardin's Lydia Gumm is 1-under par . nine shots back. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/548594.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/548594.html Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:15 EDT
Lightning delayed the first round of the girls' state golf tournament by more than three hours and play had to be suspended at 6:15 p.m.

A restart and completion of the first round will begin at 7:45 a.m. at Bowling Green Country Club on Thursday. At noon, the top 11 teams and the top 20 individuals will start the second and final round.

Six players have yet to start the two-day event and 12 teams have players that have not finished their first round.

In the early lead are Shelby County senior Candice Wiley, who is at 2-under after six holes. Scott County sophomore Liz Gumm also is at 2-under after completing three holes. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/547604.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/547604.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:06 EDT
West Jessamine will be looking to repeat as champion when the girls' state golf tournament begins Tuesday at Bowling Green Country Club.

After runner-up finishes in 2005 and 2006, the Lady Colts broke through to win the title last fall.

Senior Betsie Johnson and sophomore Emily Haas, who were key players in that victory, head the West Jessamine lineup. Johnson tied for third at Bowling Green last year, and Haas tied for 13th.

Senior Sloane Skinner, freshman Whitney Deaton and seventh-grader Grace Rose will also tee it up for the Lady Colts. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/545386.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/545386.html Sun, 05 Oct 2008 07:48 EDT
In cross country, the pack rules.

A team with two, three or even four good runners can be dragged down if its No. 5 isn't competitive. Get your top five to hang in there, then you've got something.

Dunbar had something Saturday, running away with the boys' and girls' team titles in its own invitational at Masterson Station Park.

A three-Dog day . Megan Klein, Amanda Hancock and Melissa Hurd finished 1-2-3 . led Dunbar to girls' team honors, 31-35 over Lloyd. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/541498.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/541498.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:53 EDT
Hunter Stewart was the last golfer standing as dusk arrived at the boys' regional tournament at the University Club of Kentucky on Tuesday.

The Lexington Christian Academy sophomore had to be mentally and physically spent after grinding out 24 holes in what was supposed to be an 18-hole competition.

But Stewart's reaction after beating Paul Dunbar sophomore Will Bishop in a five-hole playoff to win medalist honors?

"It was fun," he said. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/518731.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/518731.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:11 EDT
Eddie Brooks, who had a standout career as a baseball player at Lafayette and the University of Kentucky, is the new coach at Bryan Station.

Brooks, who has run the Eddie Brooks Baseball Academy for the last decade, said it was a "spur-of-the-moment thing" to apply for the Defenders' job after Larry Poynter left last month to become coach at Paul Dunbar.

"I've worked with some of the kids at Bryan Station and have gotten to know some of their parents, and they thought enough of me as a coach and person to ask me to apply," Brooks said.

"I feel lucky to have this opportunity in my hometown. I hope we can pick up where Coach Poynter left off and turn Bryan Station into the kind of powerhouse program that Lafayette was when I was there." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/507760.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/507760.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:54 EDT
Kevin Clary, an assistant baseball coach at Lexington Catholic the past three years, has been promoted to head coach of the Knights.

Clary succeeds Rodney Martin, who stepped down a few weeks ago after 13 years at LexCath, including state titles in 1999 and 2006.

"I think Lexington Catholic is the premier program in the state," Clary said. "Coach Martin did an unbelievable job managing the program and getting the kids to perform up to expectations. They always played hard for him, and they had a great respect for the game. We hope to continue that."

Clary played baseball at Bryan Station (Class of 1985). His coaching background includes a stint as head coach of the Defenders from 1995-98, and as an assistant at Lafayette in 1992 and '93. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/491446.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/491446.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:11 EDT http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/433452.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/433452.html Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:44 EDT
INDIANAPOLIS . Kentucky's All-Stars were barely as big as a basketball the last time a girls team from the Bluegrass State had topped the Hoosiers in the state of Indiana.

It hadn't happened since 1992 when the All-Stars were barely toddlers.

.We wanted to make history again,. Miss Basketball Tia Gibbs said.

They did, using their superior quickness to down Indiana 76-59 Friday night at Conseco Fieldhouse. The series moves to Louisville Gardens on Sunday afternoon. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/348302.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/348302.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00 EDT
The Bearettes didn't get a point from star Tia Gibbs, but showed they're not a one-girl team by beating Franklin-Simpson 58-57 in the championship game of the Houchens Sweet Sixteen in front of a record-breaking, rowdy crowd of 6,071 at Diddle Arena.

Gibbs, a Vanderbilt signee, was so impressive the rest of the tournament that she earned Most Valuable Player honors from a local hospital.

The guard was injured in a head-on collision in the morning semifinal and left the title game at halftime to be checked out for a suspected concussion, said Terry Keown, a school official.

"We had to step up and show we could play without her," said junior Tiara Hopper, who scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Butler. "We won it for her. This is for Tia."]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/597591.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/597591.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16 EST


(As voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Kayla Price Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596156.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596156.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Herald-Leader All-City Boys' Soccer Team

(as voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Phillip Mabika, Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596666.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/596666.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13 EST
Wazoosports.com, which produces and provides streaming video of high school football and basketball over the internet, which appears on Kentucky.com, announced yesterday an expansion of its signature event, HoopFest.



Jeff Sheppard, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout who is Wazoosports.com's director of sales, said that in addition to the Dec. 4-6 HoopFest in Marshall County, which Wazoosports.com covered last season, another HoopFest will be Jan. 22-24 at South Laurel High School in London.

]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593577.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593577.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
On a perfectly miserable day, Thomas Canary fought the Law and the Law won.

Jacob Law of South Oldham held off Canary, a Lexington Catholic senior, to win the Class 2A boys' division of the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Light rain fell throughout the day at the Kentucky Horse Park, with temperatures in the mid-40s and wind of about 10 mph.

Ryan Eaton of Greenwood had the fastest time for 5,000 meters, 15:55.70, to win the 3A title. James Maglasang of St. Mary won Class A.

Class 3A ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593651.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/593651.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:07 EST
The number on Kaitlin Snapp's race bib . 123 . foretold what was to come Saturday in the girls' KHSAA State Cross Country Meet.

The Danville freshman pulled away, easy as 1-2-3, to win her third individual Class A championship in a row, and her first as a high school student.

Her time for 5,000 meters, 18 minutes, 25.51 seconds, was best of the day and second-fastest ever at the Kentucky Horse Park in a State finals.

Sacred Heart's Emma Brink, who set the overall meet record of 18:20.52 last year, repeated as 3A champ. Jessie Murner of South Oldham prevailed in Class 2A. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/594993.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/594993.html Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:54 EST
TOP 25

School (record) Last week This week Rating

1. St. Xavier (10-0) Beat Nelson Co. 72-7 vs. (17) PRP 99.9

2. Trinity (10-1) Beat Graves Co. 59-3 vs. (18) Ballard 98.6 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592746.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592746.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
It turned out to be a not-so-fond farewell to Ishmael Stadium for Lafayette's football team Friday night as the Generals lost to Simon Kenton 33-6 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Simon Kenton, led by a rock-solid defense and star running back Miles Simpson's four touchdowns, won a post-season game for the first time in 15 years.

"It's been a long time coming," Pioneers Coach Jeff Marksberry said. "It's just tremendous. Everybody has put his heart and soul into it. The kids who have stuck with it kept fighting and believing."

It was supposed to be a cheerful night for Lafayette. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592720.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/592720.html Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Henry Clay's "stonewall defense" limited Ryle to 106 yards, and the host Blue Devils used a balanced offense to defeat the Raiders 24-7 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs Friday night.

Henry Clay (6-4) advanced to the second round at Boone County next Friday. The Devils defeated the Rebels 14-7 two weeks ago.

Tyler Hooker finished with 72 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries for the winners. Quarterback Cole Mielcarek passed for 145 yards and a touchdown.

A halfback pass from Shannan Coofer to Jason Rider for a 29-yard touchdown put Henry Clay ahead 18-7 late in the third quarter, and the turnover-prone Raiders didn't recover. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/585800.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/585800.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:30 EST
GEORGETOWN . Sacred Heart had the luxury of hiding in the middle of the pack last season on its way to a state title.

"We were actually able to fly under the radar a little bit," Coach Chris Moore said. "This year from the beginning to the end we had to hold that No. 1 spot. It does add a lot of pressure."

But the Valkyries seemed to handle the pressure of being No. 1 from the pre-season to the post-season, and they showed why they were ranked that way with a 2-0 state championship victory over Highlands Saturday at Georgetown College's Toyota Stadium.

]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/582713.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/582713.html Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:40 EST
KHSAA Girls' State Soccer Tournament at Toyota Stadium.

Defending state champ ­Sacred Heart whipped Greenwood 6-0 in the second semifinal match, which ended early Thursday morning. Finals are set for Saturday at 6 p.m.

Highlands 1, Woodford County 0: The Bluebirds (18-3-4) have won eight consecutive matches and are unbeaten in their last 15 (12-0-3). They are in the finals for the third time in four years, having won in 2005 and 2006.

“Three out of four years — it's pretty awesome,” winning goalkeeper Laura Bush said. “I want to win it again. I want another ring on my finger.”]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581808.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/581808.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Here are the Girls' All-State Soccer Teams announced Wednesday after voting by the Kentucky High School Soccer Coaches Association:



First Team

East ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/585875.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/585875.html Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:30 EST
GEORGETOWN . Coach Andy Schulten isn't sure how history will judge this St. Xavier team, but if he got to pen its story, he might rate the team among the best ever.

"When these guys are at their best like they were tonight, I don't think there's anybody better," he said. "I can just judge from the last 15 or so years, but when these guys are on, they just go crazy."

Statistics back up the coach's claims.

Top-ranked St. Xavier's 7-2 victory over Highlands in the state championship game at Georgetown's Toyota Stadium on Saturday night was the most lopsided in state championship history. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/583480.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/583480.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
GEORGETOWN . To advance to the state semifinals, top-ranked St. Xavier had to get through the second-ranked team in the state.

The Tigers throttled that second-ranked team by four goals.

That's how dominant they have been this season.

St. Xavier was seven goals better than Boyle County in Thursday night's semifinal shutout at Toyota Stadium. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/581137.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/581137.html Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:54 EST
Both the girls' and boys' defending state soccer champions are back in the state final four and considered heavy favorites to repeat.

Top-ranked Sacred Heart and top-ranked St. Xavier each have lost just one match this season and come into the state tournament at Georgetown's Toyota Stadium riding long winning streaks.

Sacred Heart's Valkyries (19-1-3) have won 13 straight against in-state opponents and have allowed only 13 goals all season. Five of those goals came against a nationally ranked team from Maryland.

They will face Greenwood (19-3-2), which has won 10 straight and has scored a whopping 113 goals this season. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/575821.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/575821.html Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:59 EDT
LOUISVILLE . Winning looked so easy for Paul Dunbar in its first match of the state volleyball tournament Friday at Bellarmine.

The Bulldogs lost the first point against Belfry, then coasted through the opening set 25-13.

Dunbar, the 11th Region champs, soared ahead 13-6 in the second set and seemed ready to secure its first volleyball victory at state.

Not so fast. The Bulldogs hit a lull, and Belfry rallied to take the lead. The Pirates lost the advantage, then fought off two match points before falling 25-23. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/574931.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/574931.html Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:01 EDT
The Paul Dunbar volleyball team's reward for winning a regional and advancing to state was to be a surprise ride to Louisville Thursday in a pink Hummer limousine.

The idea for the limo didn't come to pass, so parents drove their daughters to Louisville. That's where the Lady Bulldogs begin their quest to be the fourth consecutive Lexington school to reach the semifinals. They will meet Belfry at 2 p.m. Friday in the first round at Bellarmine's Knights Hall.

Quarterfinals are Saturday morning and the semifinals that afternoon. The title match is 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Dunbar (27-14) enters the state tournament with a 16-4 record over the last half of the season. That includes a straight-set victory over Henry Clay in the 11th Region final last week. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/566315.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/566315.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:52 EDT
RICHMOND . Paul Dunbar volleyball coach Jenni Morgan has called her team "underdogs" all season, but that label no longer fits, not after the Bulldogs stunned defending champion Henry Clay 2-0 in the 11th Region finals Thursday night.

"These girls, they had it in them," Morgan said. "I've never seen a team that absolutely wanted it more after being underdogs for so long."

Senior Danica Fick and sophomore Maddie Hatcher led Dunbar to a 25-17, 25-17 sweep of the 23rd-ranked Blue Devils, and earned the Bulldogs a trip to the state tournament at Bellarmine University in Louisville next week.

Hatcher noted that Dunbar hadn't won a region title since 2000, "but we felt this was the year, and we definitely earned it by beating Henry Clay." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/583391.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/583391.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
A heart condition has ended the basketball career of Lafayette senior Deron Linton, who was expected to be one of the top players in the 11th Region this season.

"It shocked me to hear that I couldn't play any more," Linton said. "I still want to, but I know it's not worth the risk."

The 6-foot-4 Linton, who averaged 15 points and nine rebounds as a junior, experienced shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue during pre-season conditioning.

Because Linton's father had died of a heart attack at age 42 in March, Lafayette Coach Damon Kelley thought it best that Deron get a thorough medical examination. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/558420.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/558420.html Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:57 EDT
In one of the quietest coaching changes in the history of boys' basketball in Lexington, Ted Hall has succeeded Gene Kirk at Sayre.

Kirk, who won 557 games in 27 years at Woodford County and eight at Sayre, told school officials in early summer he was stepping down because of health reasons.

There was no press release or press conference to announce that Kirk was leaving, or that Hall, who had been a Spartans assistant, was taking the reins.

Hall, 38, played high school basketball at Ashland Blazer. He was an assistant at Lafayette before joining Sayre's staff in 2000-01, Kirk's first season with the Spartans. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501644.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/501644.html Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:44 EDT
Ten weeks after Dakotah Euton and Chad Jackson were ruled ineligible to play basketball at Scott County, they enjoyed a reversal of fortune on Monday thanks to the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control.

The board voted unanimously to uphold a hearing officer's recommendations that Euton and Jackson, who transferred from Rose Hill Christian in Ashland, be eligible at Scott County.

Euton and Jackson, who were in attendance, immediately text-messaged their friends with the good news.

Euton, a 6-foot-8 junior who has committed to the University of Kentucky, said his reaction to the 16-0 vote was "relief, and joy that I get to play." ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/594027.html http://www.kentucky.com/812/story/594027.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:06 EST
class A

boys

Teams

1. St. Henry 87, 2. Villa Madonna 110, 3. Bishop Brossart 124, 4. Trimble Co. 146, 5. Owensboro Catholic 174, 6. Lexington Christian 193, 7. Walton-Verona 218, 8. Covington Holy Cross 234, 9. Burgin 242, 10. St. Mary 275, 11. Fort Campbell 312, 12. Murray 334, 13. Louisville Collegiate 397, 14. Somerset 398, 15. DeSales 431, 16. Danville 431, 17. Bardstown 445, 17. Bardstown 445, 18. Shelby Valley 477, 19. Williamsburg 497, 20. Carlisle Co. 538, 21. Kentucky Country Day 545, 22. Hancock Co. 596, 23. Elliott Co. 599, 24. Bath Co. 631, 25. Cumberland Co. 764, 26. Harlan 793, 27. Owsley Co. 805, 28. Pikeville 820. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/810/story/445250.html http://www.kentucky.com/810/story/445250.html Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:39 EDT
The third time was a charm for the Kentucky Softball All-Stars on Thursday at Bowling Green.

After being swept in each of the first two years of the best-of-three annual series with Tennessee, Kentucky rallied from a 1-0 loss in the first game yesterday to win the next two games and secure its first series victory.

Samantha Sparks of Russell, who was named the Most Valuable Player, scored the winning run in the third game after she singled in the bottom of the fourth (the game was cut short to five innings by agreement of the coaches). Sparks came all the way around to score when the ball got past the Tennessee center fielder.

Tennessee 1, Kentucky 0 ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/572120.html http://www.kentucky.com/809/story/572120.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:26 EDT
When Joe Blanton pitched six strong innings and smacked a home run to help the Phillies beat the Rays in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday night, Greg Shelton, Blanton's high school coach, was among his biggest fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

"It was great; I was so happy for Joe," said Shelton, who coached Blanton at Franklin-Simpson. "He's such a good kid, such a competitor. Some reporters from Philadelphia asked me what I expected out of Joe. I said I expected he'll step up and perform whenever there's a big game. He threw the ball just great Sunday night, and hitting a home run just topped things off. After the game when I saw him, he was tickled to death about that. He was grinning ear-to-ear."

It was Blanton's first career homer in the majors, and he became the first pitcher in 34 years to hit one in a World Series game.

Blanton, a burly 6-foot-3, 255-pounder, said his strategy at the plate was to close his eyes, swing hard and hope to make contact. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/435017.html http://www.kentucky.com/808/story/435017.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:34 EDT
LOUISVILLE . A .monster. class accomplished a monster feat Sunday.

The 2008 version of the girls Kentucky All-Stars drilled Indiana 101-62, completing a rare sweep of the Hoosiers in the annual border series.

.We've been hearing since we were freshmen . maybe even in the eighth grade . that the class of '08 was going to be a monster class,. Kentucky Miss Basketball Tia Gibbs said. .We've lived up to it and proved tonight that we're the best class in Kentucky history..

The proof is in the numbers. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/598733.html http://www.kentucky.com/813/story/598733.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Mike Federspiel has an easy smile and even temperament until he buckles his chin strap as Henry Clay's middle linebacker and goes looking for somebody to hit.

"Mike is a nice guy, a smart, well-rounded kid who's an outstanding student," Blue Devils Coach Sam Simpson said. "But when he plays, he plays with a lot of intensity."

Just like his dad.

Joe Federspiel was an All-Southeastern Conference linebacker at Kentucky in the early 1970s and went on to play 10 years in the NFL. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/583402.html http://www.kentucky.com/289/story/583402.html Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:06 EST
It's been a fabulous fall for football in Whitley County, where four teams have a combined 33-game winning streak. "It's a great atmosphere for football around here right now," Whitley County Coach Jim Black said.

The lineup of success:

. Corbin (10-0) has wrapped up its first undefeated regular season since 2001. Coach Steve Jewell's team doesn't play this week but is preparing for the Class 2A playoffs.

. Whitley County (8-1) has won seven in a row since losing to unbeaten Bell County the second week of the season. The Colonels host Rockcastle County on Friday before heading into the 5A playoffs next week. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/598733.html http://www.kentucky.com/802/story/598733.html Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:02 EST
Mike Federspiel has an easy smile and even temperament until he buckles his chin strap as Henry Clay's middle linebacker and goes looking for somebody to hit.

"Mike is a nice guy, a smart, well-rounded kid who's an outstanding student," Blue Devils Coach Sam Simpson said. "But when he plays, he plays with a lot of intensity."

Just like his dad.

Joe Federspiel was an All-Southeastern Conference linebacker at Kentucky in the early 1970s and went on to play 10 years in the NFL. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/597591.html http://www.kentucky.com/803/story/597591.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:16 EST


(As voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Kayla Price Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/596156.html http://www.kentucky.com/804/story/596156.html Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:09 EST
Herald-Leader All-City Boys' Soccer Team

(as voted by coaches)

FIRST TEAM

Phillip Mabika, Henry Clay ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/577092.html http://www.kentucky.com/805/story/577092.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:59 EST
LOUISVILLE . Sacred Heart volleyball coach Eric Garvey figured a showdown was nearing with his brother, Terry, the coach at Mercy, and his sister, Casey, a senior setter for Mercy.

Indeed, they got together in the finals of the state volleyball tournament Saturday night at Bellarmine with Mercy winning out 27-25, 25-18 to seal the Jaguars' fifth state volleyball title and their first since 1990.

Kelsey Anderson had a match-high 10 kills to lead Mercy, which finished the season 40-1.

Before that, the Valkyries had to subdue Paul Dunbar to reach the finals. Sacred Heart dominated from the start, winning 25-9, 25-7 in the semifinals. Mercy did its part, defeating Newport Central Catholic 25-21, 25-20. ]]> http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/596666.html http://www.kentucky.com/807/story/596666.html Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:13 EST
Wazoosports.com, which produces and provides streaming video of high school football and basketball over the internet, which appears on Kentucky.com, announced yesterday an expansion of its signature event, HoopFest.



Jeff Sheppard, the former University of Kentucky basketball standout who is Wazoosports.com's director of sales, said that in addition to the Dec. 4-6 HoopFest in Marshall County, which Wazoosports.com covered last season, another HoopFest will be Jan. 22-24 at South Laurel High School in London.

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