Area Sports
Thomas era underway at Burgin
Coach Thomas: “I’m trying to create an identity for who we want to be” Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com Change is tough. It’s tough to adapt to new habits when you’ve been accustomed to the old ones for so long, but new Head Coach Troy Lee Thomas and the 2019-2020 Burgin Bulldogs are ready for…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs win home opener over KSD
Avery Gray: 18 pts, 10 rebs Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com The last time the Burgin Lady Bulldogs (1-1) won a game out of their first two games of the season was in December of 2014. Count 2019 as the next year. That’s progress for Burgin, a program that has struggled mightily the last few…
Read MoreTitans fall to Holy Cross in McRay Feed Classic
Drakeford’s first two games: 76 pts, 22 rebs Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com After a tough season-opening win over Wellspring Guardians on Thursday, Dec. 5, the Mercer County Titans (1-1) suffered their first defeat of the season against the Holy Cross Indians (2-0) by a final score of 68-64 on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the…
Read MoreBulldogs still in search of first win
Burgin falls to St. Patrick/Frankfort this week Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com It’s been a tough first five games for the Burgin Bulldogs and Head Coach Troy Lee Thomas, but as many coaches will tell you, it’s a marathon and not a sprint. The Bulldogs dropped their first four games to Danville Christian Academy, Thomas…
Read MoreVaught’s Views: What impresses former UK players the most about Lynn Bowden’s season?
What impresses former UK players the most about Lynn Bowden’s season? By Larry Vaught Ask Kentucky recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow how good Lynn Bowden is and he’ll quickly tell you that if he’s not the best player in the country, he’s certainly one of the top three. With what Bowden did the final seven games…
Read MoreLady Titans defeat Souder’s Cardinals
Mercer County shoots 50-percent in win Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com In a high-profile early season matchup, the student defeats the teacher. Former Mercer County Head Coach Chris Souder now at South Laurel, boasts one of the top teams in the state with two star players, Amerah Steele and Ally Collett. That didn’t phase Head…
Read MoreVaught’s Views: UK commit Beau Allen ‘sneaky fast’ and has toughness, skills to succeed in SEC
UK commit Beau Allen ‘sneaky fast’ and has toughness, skills to succeed in SEC By Larry Vaught Before his team played Lexington Catholic this season Frederick Douglas coach Brian Landis watched eight game videos of Catholic quarterback Beau Allen. He was impressed then, but even more impressed after his team beat Catholic 42-31. “Beau was…
Read MoreLady Titans eager to get season rolling and reclaim 12th Region
Mercer County led by 4 seniors and talented underclassmen Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com After four straight trips to the state tournament that included two state championships, the Mercer County Lady Titans basketball program took a step back last season, falling in the first round of the 12th Region Tournament for the first time since…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs bring back entire team from last season led by two seniors
Monson: “I want to see improvement everyday” Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com The Burgin Lady Bulldogs struggled last season, going 3-22, but they hope to get back on the winning track in 2019-2020 with everybody returning, led by three experienced upperclassmen. Head Coach Keith Monson returned to the sidelines last season after a 12-year absence.…
Read MoreTitans basketball led by 9 seniors have high expectations
Upperclassmen have hopes of ending careers at Rupp Arpan Dixit Herald Staff sports@harrodsburgherald.com In his third season on the Mercer County sidelines, Head Coach Josh Hamlin has had the tough task of replacing back-to-back 12th Region Players of the Year and one Mr. Kentucky Basketball winner. Carter Baughman and Trevon Faulkner aren’t walking through the…
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